Reports: Madonna Sebastian to reprise ‘Leo’ role in Benz? - Read more

Actor Madonna Sebastian is reportedly in talks to play one of the three female leads in Benz, the highly anticipated action thriller helmed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan.


The film, starring Raghava Lawrence in the lead role and Nivin Pauly as the villain, is officially part of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s sprawling Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU).
Madonna to return as Elisa Das from Leo?

Speculation is rife that Madonna Sebastian might reprise her Leo character, Elisa Das, in the upcoming action thriller Benz. Though there’s no official confirmation yet from the filmmakers, reports from IANS suggest the possibility. If it turns out to be true, it would be a rare moment in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), where a female lead’s character continues across films — something fans are particularly excited about. The potential crossover has added another layer of intrigue to the already buzz-worthy project.




Nivin Pauly’s fierce avatar as Walter divides the internet
A recently released character promo has put Nivin Pauly in the spotlight, portraying the film’s antagonist, Walter. Known for pushing the envelope with his roles, Nivin appears as a flamboyant and dangerous figure, covered in gold, wielding a bloodied hammer, and flashing golden teeth. The teaser gives a strong hint that Nivin Pauly might be playing a dual role. In the promo, one of the characters—seemingly innocent and unrefined—mispronounces the name as “Bens,” before quickly correcting it to “Benz.” That small slip leads into the dramatic reveal of Walter, a menacing figure drenched in gold and oozing menace.


One netizen commented, “Wow... Different Look... Different character... Different acting.. Nivin Pauly..” Another comment read, “First said no, second said yes, third got me hooked....just Nivinism.” A third one wrote, “Nivin Pauly Raghava Lawrence combo.. சம்பவம் இருக்கு.. waiting movie release.”

Meanwhile, there is also another section of the audience that shares mixed views.

Cast, crew, and what’s next

While Madonna Sebastian is said to be in advanced talks, Priyanka Arul Mohan and Samyuktha are also being considered for pivotal roles. Actor Madhavan’s name has also surfaced in discussions, adding further weight to the star-studded potential of ‘Benz’.