Lokesh Kanagaraj has confirmed that his upcoming film Coolie, starring Rajinikanth, is a standalone project with no ties to the Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe (LCU). He revealed that Kaithi 2 will be his next film, followed by Rolex and Vikram 2, completing the LCU. He also hinted at standalone films between LCU projects, noting that Leo 2 will not be possible as Vijay announced his retirement.