Lokesh Kanagaraj gets emotional at ‘29’ pre-release event, RECALLS, 'We used to roam on the streets for opportunities'
etimes.in / Apr 30, 2026, 12:27 (IST)
Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj became emotional at the '29' pre-release event, recalling his past struggles with director Rathna Kumar, where they roamed streets seeking opportunities. He credited Karthik Subbaraj's 'Pizza' for opening doors for many, including himself and Rathna. Kanagaraj emphasized Kamal Haasan's influence on his philosophy of giving back to cinema.