Lokesh Kanagaraj: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 7
- as director
- 6
- on screen
- 2016–2025
- box office
- $44.9M
- average score
- 77
The Best Lokesh Kanagaraj Movies
The highest-rated films Lokesh Kanagaraj is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Kaithi (2019) scores highest, at 93. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Lokesh Kanagaraj's Career in Numbers
Lokesh Kanagaraj's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Lokesh Kanagaraj works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Aviyal (2016) to Coolie (2025), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.
Lokesh Kanagaraj Movies by Decade
- 2010s 3
- 2020s 4
The 2020s were Lokesh Kanagaraj's busiest decade, with 4 films.
Lokesh Kanagaraj Movies by Genre
- Action 4
- Crime 2
- Drama 1
Action is the genre Lokesh Kanagaraj has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of crime (2).
Lokesh Kanagaraj Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Lokesh Kanagaraj is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 6 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 77. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj
6- 2025
Coolie Action Worldwide box office: $7.5M Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2023
Leo Action Worldwide box office: $6.98M Movie Echo Score: 81 - 2022
Vikram Crime Worldwide box office: $29.8M Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2019
Kaithi Action Worldwide box office: $523K Movie Echo Score: 93 - 2017
Maanagaram Action - 2016
Aviyal Crime
Lokesh Kanagaraj Movies as an Actor
1
Lokesh Kanagaraj: Questions & Answers
How many movies Lokesh Kanagaraj has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Lokesh Kanagaraj been in?
Lokesh Kanagaraj is credited on 7 films, from 2016 to 2025. 1 of them as an actor and 6 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Lokesh Kanagaraj's highest-grossing movie?
Vikram (2022) is Lokesh Kanagaraj's biggest box office hit, with $29.8M worldwide, ahead of Coolie (2025) ($7.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Lokesh Kanagaraj's movies have made $44.9M.
Lokesh Kanagaraj's biggest hits What is the best Lokesh Kanagaraj movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Lokesh Kanagaraj's best-rated film is Kaithi (2019) with a score of 93, followed by Leo (2023) (81).
Best Lokesh Kanagaraj movies, ranked What is Lokesh Kanagaraj's newest movie?
The most recent film on Lokesh Kanagaraj's filmography is Coolie (2025), which Lokesh Kanagaraj directed.
The Best Lokesh Kanagaraj Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 7 directing credits.
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