'Kaithi' Hindi remake or 'Thalaivar 169', which film will Lokesh Kanagaraj direct?

Karthi's 'Kaithi', which was directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj had received an amazing response from the audience, and the film reportedly grossed more than Rs 100 crore at the box office. Now, Ajay Devgn has been confirmed to play the lead role in the Hindi remake of 'Kaithi'. But the director and other cast for the film have not been revealed officially yet. Now, the latest talk among fans is whether Lokesh Kanagaraj will direct the Hindi remake of 'Kaithi' or 'Thalaivar 169'.
Lokesh Kanagaraj is currently filming his next movie 'Master' with Vijay in the lead role, and the film is scheduled to be released in April 2020. Next, the director is reported to direct Rajinikanth's 169th film, and it is said to be produced by Kamal Haasan under his banner Raj Kamal Films. So, the chance of Lokesh Kanagaraj directing the Hindi remake of 'Kaithi' looks impossible. Also, directing a Hindi film with a big star Ajay Devgn in the lead role is too risky for the young director to handle. But we have to wait to hear an official confirmation on the director for the Hindi remake of 'Kaithi'.
The story of 'Kaithi' revolves around a former prisoner who is trying to meet his daughter for the first time since leaving prison. However, his efforts are hampered by Inspector Bejoy's planned drug testing. 'Kaithi’s' Hindi remake is bankrolled by Reliance Entertainment in association with Dream Warrior Pictures, who produced the original version as well.