Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly has officially begun filming for Benz, the fourth installment in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), marking his debut in the interconnected Tamil action franchise. Pauly confirmed the news on social media, sharing a striking image of his character and writing, “Stepped in as Walter #Benz,” signaling his role as the stylish antagonist “Twin Fish Walter”.
Directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan—known for Remo and Sulthan—Benz is the first LCU film not helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj himself. However, Kanagaraj remains closely involved as producer and creative supervisor, ensuring continuity with the universe established by Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo.
Raghava Lawrence stars in the titular role, while Samyuktha has been cast in a key part. The film is being produced by Passion Studios, G Squad, and The Route. Early teasers have sparked fan speculation about the dynamic between Lawrence’s Benz and Pauly’s Walter, with some fans even suggesting that “Rolex will kneel before Walter”—a reference to Suriya’s iconic villain from Vikram.
Benz is expected to deliver LCU’s signature themes of honor, revenge, and high-octane action, with Pauly’s entry adding fresh intrigue to the franchise’s expanding narrative.
