In this interview with Sudhir Srinivasan, director #LokeshKanagaraj opens up about his upcoming big-ticket actioner #Leo, starring #Vijay and Trisha, the hype around the film, working with Anbariv, being a commercial director with a sense of responsibility, and more.

English subtitles have been added to the video to reach a wider audience.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00- 1:34 - Introduction
1:35- 3:16 - Answers that should not be given
3:17- 4:22 - When was the last time Lokesh was excited to watch a film in the theatres?
4:23- 5:30 - Can the excitement around films still be retained after entering films?
5:31- 7:09 - DC or Marvel?
7:10 - 9:26 - Can we guard secrets in the cinema anymore?
9:27-10:22- Loki about Leo's trailer
10:23-11:46- Why does Loki love staging?
11:47-12:46- Loki has something to say about managing peak pressure situations
12:47-15:08- Loki elaborates on post-production
15:09-18:35- That X factor in the Loki films is called 'ACTION'
18:36-20:16- Loki on why half knowledge is always dangerous
20:17-22:16- Loki on the animal symbolism in the LCU
22:17-25:59- Loki on Anbariv
26:00-27:35- The impossibility of adapting Tarantino's style to suit Indian sensibilities
27:36-29:23- Loki on his villains being charismatic
29:24- 29:58- Loki doesn't differentiate between antagonist and protagonist
29:59- 32:30-Loki on presenting a flawed Vijay
32:31-35:57- Loki about films that taught him to weave familial bonds into action
35:58-37:26- Tarantino's films and food
37:27-40:11- How is it possible to keep democracy among the characters?
40:12-42:17- Loki calls himself a good director
42:18- 43:29- How visual is Loki in his writing?
43:30- 46:43- Loki on his love for OSTs.
46:44-49:13- Did Loki discover any new strength in Vijay?
49:14-50:52- Any qualities that Loki feels need to be changed?
50:53-53:57- Loki talks about the stories he has in store
53:58-55:10- Loki and romantic films?
55:11-57:36- Loki's advice to the upcoming filmmakers
57:39- 1:03:12-Does Loki feel overwhelmed by his own achievements?

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