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Top Indian filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj has clarified recent remarks made by Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt about his role in the Vijay-starrer Leo. Sanjay Dutt had jokingly said that Lokesh “wasted” him in the film, but Lokesh revealed that Dutt personally called him to clarify that the comment was made in jest and was taken out of context when quoted by the media.

For those unaware, Sanjay Dutt made the statement while attending the Tamil teaser launch of the Kannada film KD – The Devil in Chennai. During the media interaction, he was asked about his experience working with Tamil actors and his rapport with them.

Dutt responded, “I respect Rajini sir and Kamal sir immensely. They are my seniors, and I’ve learned so much from them. I’ve worked with Rajini sir in multiple Hindi films — he is the most humble person I’ve ever met.” Speaking about Vijay, he added, “I have worked with Thalapathy Vijay and loved it.” On a lighter note, he remarked, “I am angry with Lokesh because he didn’t give me a big role in Leo. (Laughs) He wasted me.”

Lokesh, in a recent video interview with a leading publication, said, “Sanjay Dutt sir called me right after that media session. He said, ‘I made that comment playfully but the media just cut that part and made it look awkward. I didn’t mean it seriously.’ I told him, ‘No problem sir, I understand.’ I’m not some genius or the world’s greatest filmmaker — I may make mistakes, and every film is a learning process.”

Lokesh also hinted that the trailer of his much-awaited film Coolie is on the way, keeping fans excited for what’s next.