Lokesh Kanagaraj spoke to the press for the first time since August 2025, after his film, the Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie, was released. While speaking on a range of topics based on questions from the press, he confirmed that he was making a cameo appearance in actor-politician Vijay's last film, Jana Nayagan.

"H Vinoth anna and Vijay anna called me up for it, and I did a cameo appearance, but that is all I can say for now," said the director.

Lokesh has directed Vijay in Master (2022) and Leo (2023). While Lokesh previously made a cameo appearance in his film Master (2022), he is set to make his full fledged acting debut in Arun Matheshwaran's DC. The film also stars Wamiqa Gabbi and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy.

Meanwhile, the release of Vijay's Jana Nayagan has been postponed from its initial planned date, January 9, due to a court case regarding the film's censor certificate.