Lokesh Kanagaraj's response on having 'second family' with actress wins hearts, netizens fumed over 'cheap behaviour'

Lokesh Kanagaraj is clearly in his golden phase. Fresh off the announcement of his much-anticipated collaboration with Allu Arjun, the director continues to stack milestones one after another. After Coolie with Rajinikanth and the chatter around his acting debut opposite Wamiqa Gabbi with DC, Lokesh has also confirmed Kaithi 2, Vikram 2, and Rolex, expanding his ambitious Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU).

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Each update has only deepened the frenzy among fans, who see him as one of Tamil cinema’s most bankable storytellers.

An Unexpected Personal Question

Amid all the professional excitement, a press interaction took an uncomfortable turn. As the conference was wrapping up, a reporter posed a final query that veered away from cinema and into Lokesh’s personal life.

He was asked, “Lokesh, on social media, there is chatter about your love story with an actress. Are you going to be family?”

Remaining composed, the director replied, “No, sir. I already have a family.”

But when the reporter pressed further with, “Second family,” Lokesh chose silence, declining to engage and promptly ending the press meet. 

Grace Under Pressure

Instead of reacting sharply, Lokesh’s restraint did the talking. His calm demeanor and dignified exit struck a chord with fans, many of whom praised the filmmaker for handling the situation with maturity rather than anger. For many, that quiet response spoke louder than any rebuttal.

Loki-Enaku already family irukanga sir

Reporter-2nd family 🤮

Poi un wife ta kelu da 2nd family venuma nu 😡 pic.twitter.com/uOSKTiMpXp

— Shyam (@Shyam_1200) January 26, 2026

Fans Call Out ‘Cheap Behaviour’

However, the internet wasn’t as forgiving toward the reporter. Social media platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter), quickly filled with criticism over what fans labeled an intrusive and disrespectful line of questioning.

One user wrote, “That's really bad and very cheap,” while lauding Lokesh and adding, “And yet he stayed so calm.”

Another fumed, “Reporter's Stupid Question: We are hearing that you are in love with an Actress & going to have a 2nd family soon. Is it true? #LokeshKanagaraj: No. I already have a family. Not sure why Loki took it casually. Mentals like this should be slapped on spot.”

“These so called journalists didn’t even know he was married and has kids,” fumed another fan.

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The Family Man Behind the Fame

For those unaware, Lokesh Kanagaraj been married to Aishwarya since 2012, and they have two daughters. While his cinematic universe keeps expanding, his real-life world remains firmly rooted in family - something he made clear with just one measured sentence.