Manikandan is a talented artist who has acted in many films and also written dialogue for films including Vikram Vedha. The actor played an important role in the hit film Jai Bhim and was recently seen in the critically acclaimed film Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal. The upcoming film of the actor is Good Night set to release on may 12. Lokesh Kanagaraj is a sought-after director of the Tamil Film Industry, who directed the blockbuster film Vikram recently and is working on the anticipated project Leo with 'Thalapathy' Vijay as lead.
Lokesh Kanagaraj and Manikandan attended an event recently and both of them were involved in banter over who is a big fan of 'Ulaganayagan' Kamal Haasan. The incident became popular on social media. As a part of the promotion for his upcoming film Good Night, the actor gave an exclusive interview to Galatta Media. The actor has given a clarification about the incident during the interview. Manikandan said “My intention was not to disrespect Lokesh Sir on that stage. You must under that I am a big fan of Kamal Haasan sir. Lokesh sir has accomplished many things, with that achievement he went and stood in front of Kamal Haasan sir and said he is a big fan. As I could not do that, I expressed my acknowledgment that way. My intention was not to disrespect anyone. I don't generally talk about anyone that way (disrespectfully). So, this was just an overflow of love towards Kamal Sir and he (Lokesh Kanagaraj) knows that."
The actor Manikandan then revealed that he came and spoke to Lokesh Kanagaraj after that speech and said he was going to leave. Lokesh said "no stay back and listen to my reply. It was portrayed on social media as if we fought, it did not happen that way” clarified the actor Manikandan.