Recent reports show that lokesh kanagaraj is extremely busy with multiple high-profile projects:

• He is directing AA23 (tentative title) with Allu Arjun , a major pan-India action film backed by Mythri movie Makers

• He is also working on expanding his Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) with films like Kaithi 2 and Vikram 2 in the pipeline
• His schedule is already packed after Coolie, which had mixed responses but still performed strongly commercially

Where does the 'flop director risk' idea come from?

This kind of talk usually comes from three things:

1. Mixed reception to his recent film

His previous big release Coolie got divided reviews, which led to online criticism despite good box office performance.

2. High expectations from lokesh brand

After Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo, people expect only 'peak-level' storytelling. So even a slightly weaker film is labeled a 'dip' or 'risk.'

3. industry perception cycles

Film directors often go through hype → criticism → comeback cycles. social media exaggerates the 'down phase' quickly.

Is he actually working with a 'flop director'?

There is no confirmed credible report that lokesh kanagaraj is collaborating with a 'flop director' in a risky way.

What is confirmed instead:

• He is working with established production houses
• His current collaborators (like for AA23) are not considered 'risk hires'
• The project itself is a high-budget, star-driven film, which usually reduces creative risk from the director side

⚖️ So is it really a 'big risk'?

Realistically:

• Low business risk → because big stars + big producers are involved
• High creative pressure → because Lokesh's brand is now extremely expectations-heavy

So the 'risk' is not about a flop director, but more about:

'Can lokesh maintain his hit streak under massive expectations?'

Final take

The idea that lokesh kanagaraj is taking a 'big risk with a flop director' doesn't match confirmed industry information. It's more likely a fan discussion / social media framing rather than reality.