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{{Short description|Upcoming film directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Benz film poster.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| director = [[Bakkiyaraj Kannan]]
| screenplay = Bakkiyaraj Kannan
| story = [[Lokesh Kanagaraj]]
| producer = {{plainlist|
* Sudhan Sundaram
* Lokesh Kanagaraj
* Jagadish Palanisamy
}}
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Raghava Lawrence]]
* [[Nivin Pauly]]
* [[Samyuktha (actress)|Samyuktha]]
}}
| cinematography = Dinesh Purushothaman
| editing = [[Philomin Raj]]
| music = [[Sai Abhyankkar]]
| studio = {{ubl
|Passion Studios
|The Route
|[[G Squad]]
}}
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}
'''''Benz''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action thriller film]] directed by [[Bakkiyaraj Kannan]], who co-wrote the film with [[Lokesh Kanagaraj]]. Produced by Passion Studios, The Route and [[G Squad]], it is the fourth installment in the [[Lokesh Cinematic Universe]] (LCU) and the first one not directed by Lokesh. The film stars [[Raghava Lawrence]] in the titular role, alongside [[Nivin Pauly]] and [[Samyuktha (actress)|Samyuktha]].

The film was officially announced in April 2024, and its inclusion in the LCU was announced that October. [[Principal photography]] began in May 2025. The music was composed by [[Sai Abhyankkar]], while the cinematography and editing were handled by Dinesh Purushothaman and [[Philomin Raj]], respectively.

== Cast ==
* [[Raghava Lawrence]] as Benz
* [[Nivin Pauly]] as Walter
* [[Samyuktha (actress)|Samyuktha]]

== Production ==
In September 2022, two months after the release of ''[[Gulu Gulu]]'', it was reported that director [[Rathna Kumar]] would collaborate with actor [[Raghava Lawrence]] for a potential project and [[Lokesh Kanagaraj]], whom Kumar had earlier worked with in [[Master (2021 film)|''Master'']] (2021) and [[Vikram (2022 film)|''Vikram'']] (2022), was reported to have written the script.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 September 2022 |title=Rathna Kumar to direct Raghava Lawrence in his next; Lokesh Kanagaraj takes the responsibility |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rathna-kumar-to-direct-raghava-lawrence-in-his-next-lokesh-kanagaraj-takes-the-responsibility/articleshow/94241355.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929164025/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rathna-kumar-to-direct-raghava-lawrence-in-his-next-lokesh-kanagaraj-takes-the-responsibility/articleshow/94241355.cms |archive-date=29 September 2022 |access-date=30 October 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> Following the release of ''[[Rudhran]]'' in early 2023, Lawrence confirmed that he would be appearing in a film to be directed by Kumar and produced and written by Lokesh.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 April 2023 |title=Lokesh Kanagaraj to produce Raghava Lawrence's next with Rathna Kumar |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/Apr/16/lokesh-kanagaraj-to-produce-raghava-lawrences-next-with-rathna-kumar-42389.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416110242/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/Apr/16/lokesh-kanagaraj-to-produce-raghava-lawrences-next-with-rathna-kumar-42389.html |archive-date=16 April 2023 |access-date=7 November 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>

On 14 April 2024, coinciding with the occasion of [[Puthandu|Tamil New Year]], Lokesh officially announced his second production after [[Fight Club (2023 film)|''Fight Club'']] (2023) under his [[G Squad]] banner, which co-produced it with Sudhan Sundaram and Jagadish Palanisamy under Passion Studios and The Route banners respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sundar |first=Anusha |date=14 April 2024 |title=Lokesh Kanagaraj's second production venture titled Benz, Raghava Lawrence to star as lead |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/lokesh-kanagarajs-second-production-venture-titled-benz-raghava-lawrence-to-star-as-lead/35c07af5897 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240519134814/https://www.ottplay.com/news/lokesh-kanagarajs-second-production-venture-titled-benz-raghava-lawrence-to-star-as-lead/35c07af5897 |archive-date=19 May 2024 |access-date=30 October 2024 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=14 April 2024 |title=Lokesh Kanagaraj to produce Raghava Lawrence's next |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Apr/14/lokesh-kanagaraj-to-produce-raghava-lawrences-next |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523000352/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Apr/14/lokesh-kanagaraj-to-produce-raghava-lawrences-next |archive-date=23 May 2024 |access-date=30 October 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> The film was titled ''Benz'' with Lawrence in the lead role.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 April 2024 |title=Lokesh Kanagaraj Joins Forces With Raghava Lawrence For His Next Production Venture Benz. See POST |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/lokesh-kanagaraj-joins-forces-with-raghava-lawrence-for-his-next-production-venture-benz-see-post-article-109286077 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240417074748/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/lokesh-kanagaraj-joins-forces-with-raghava-lawrence-for-his-next-production-venture-benz-see-post-article-109286077 |archive-date=17 April 2024 |access-date=30 October 2024 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 April 2024 |title=Lokesh Kanagaraj Announces His Next Production Venture, Benz, With Raghava Lawrence |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/lokesh-kanagaraj-announces-his-next-production-venture-benz-with-raghava-lawrence-8852041.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240429195256/https://www.news18.com/movies/lokesh-kanagaraj-announces-his-next-production-venture-benz-with-raghava-lawrence-8852041.html |archive-date=29 April 2024 |access-date=30 October 2024 |website=[[News18]] |language=en}}</ref> It was revealed to be co-written and directed by [[Bakkiyaraj Kannan]], and Lokesh was credited as the story writer,<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 April 2024 |title='Remo' director Bakkiyaraj Kannan's next with Raghava Lawrence titled 'Benz' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/remo-director-bakkiyaraj-kannans-next-with-raghava-lawrence-titled-benz/articleshow/109283915.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425171102/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/remo-director-bakkiyaraj-kannans-next-with-raghava-lawrence-titled-benz/articleshow/109283915.cms |archive-date=25 April 2024 |access-date=30 October 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhattacharya |first=Trisha |date=14 April 2024 |title='Benz': Lokesh Kanagaraj announces new film with Raghava Lawrence |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/benz-lokesh-kanagaraj-announces-new-film-with-raghava-lawrence-direction-by-bakkiyaraj-kannan-2526987-2024-04-14 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240414093205/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/benz-lokesh-kanagaraj-announces-new-film-with-raghava-lawrence-direction-by-bakkiyaraj-kannan-2526987-2024-04-14 |archive-date=14 April 2024 |access-date=30 October 2024 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref> though he also contributed to the screenplay.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck5txRLeglo |title=அடுத்த Superstar Vijay-யா.? - Raghava Lawrence Breaking Interview {{!}} Lokesh {{!}} LEO {{!}} Chandramukhi 2 |date=30 August 2023 |language=Ta |publisher=Rednool |trans-title=Is Vijay the next Superstar? |time=6:15 |access-date=28 May 2025 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/ck5txRLeglo |archive-date=21 November 2024 |url-status=live |via=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Editor [[Philomin Raj]], cinematographer Goutham George, art director [[Jacki (art director)|Jacki]] and publicity designer Amudhan Priyan were revealed as part of the technical crew,<ref name=":0">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YW3tn3H3xA |title=Benz — Announcement Promo {{!}} Raghava Lawrence {{!}} Lokesh Kanakaraj {{!}} Bakkiyaraj Kannan {{!}} Sai Abhyankkar |date=5 November 2024 |last=Think Music India |author-link=Think Music |access-date=11 November 2024 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/4YW3tn3H3xA |archive-date=11 November 2024 |url-status=live |via=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> although Dinesh Purushothaman later took over cinematography.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1983491311350211047 |user=thinkmusicindia |title=To the one who creates, commands and conquers every frame 💥 Team #Benz wishes @offl_Lawrence sir, A very Happy Birthday ♥️ |author=Think Music |author-link=Think Music |access-date=30 October 2025 |language=en |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/P3TUM |archive-date=30 October 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> In early August 2025, Lokesh revealed that though he wrote the story five years before, it could not materialise further. After casually mentioning the project to Sudhan and Jagadish, he was inspired to incorporate it into the [[Lokesh Cinematic Universe]] (LCU), give someone else directorial duties and finalised Bakkiyaraj, who he had known for directing ''[[Sulthan (2021 film)|Sulthan]]'' (2021). This is the first LCU film not directed by Lokesh.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 August 2025 |title=Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals Benz was written 5 years ago: 'If this film does well...' |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Aug/05/lokesh-kanagaraj-reveals-benz-was-written-5-years-ago-if-this-film-does-well |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251127111352/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Aug/05/lokesh-kanagaraj-reveals-benz-was-written-5-years-ago-if-this-film-does-well |archive-date=27 November 2025 |access-date=6 August 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>

[[Principal photography]] began on 12 May 2025 in [[Chennai]],<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=12 May 2025 |title=Raghava Lawrence's Benz goes on floors |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/May/12/raghava-lawrences-benz-goes-on-floors |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260426074236/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/May/12/raghava-lawrences-benz-goes-on-floors |archive-date=26 April 2026 |access-date=12 May 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 May 2025 |title=Raghava Lawrence-Lokesh Kanagaraj's Benz officially launched |url=https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/raghava-lawrence-lokesh-kanagarajs-benz-officially-launched-833387 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250821094249/https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/raghava-lawrence-lokesh-kanagarajs-benz-officially-launched-833387 |archive-date=21 August 2025 |access-date=12 May 2025 |website=[[DT Next]] |language=en}}</ref> and [[Samyuktha (actress)|Samyuktha]] was announced as the lead actress the next day.<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 May 2025 |title=LCU gets bigger: 'Benz' starts rolling with Raghava Lawrence |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/lcu-gets-bigger-benz-starts-rolling-with-raghava-lawrence/articleshow/121128609.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20260501100547/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/lcu-gets-bigger-benz-starts-rolling-with-raghava-lawrence/articleshow/121128609.cms |archive-date=1 May 2026 |access-date=13 May 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> On 4 June, through a promo video, [[Nivin Pauly]] was announced to be part of the cast, appearing in dual roles with one of the roles named Walter, the main antagonist.<ref>{{Cite web |last=S |first=Ashwin |date=4 June 2025 |title=Nivin Pauly will face off against Raghava Lawrence in Benz |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Jun/04/nivin-pauly-will-face-off-against-raghava-lawrence-in-benz |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250604141728/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Jun/04/nivin-pauly-will-face-off-against-raghava-lawrence-in-benz |archive-date=4 June 2025 |access-date=4 June 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Nivin later revealed that he was initially offered a different role, but the makers later decided to cast him as the antagonist instead after discussions with Lokesh.<ref>{{Cite web |last=P |first=Divya |date=24 December 2025 |title=Benz: Nivin Pauly was not first offered the villain role? 'After discussing with Lokesh Kangaraj,...' |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/benz-nivin-pauly-was-not-first-offered-the-villain-role-lokesh-kangaraj/8da97b8189107 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260114233131/https://www.ottplay.com/news/benz-nivin-pauly-was-not-first-offered-the-villain-role-lokesh-kangaraj/8da97b8189107 |archive-date=14 January 2026 |access-date=14 January 2026 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=11 December 2025 |title='Benz': Nivin Pauly calls the character Walter his most brutal role; Says ‘It’s a bloodbath’ |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/benz-nivin-pauly-calls-the-character-walter-his-most-brutal-role-says-its-a-bloodbath/articleshow/125900904.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20260501100506/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/benz-nivin-pauly-calls-the-character-walter-his-most-brutal-role-says-its-a-bloodbath/articleshow/125900904.cms |archive-date=1 May 2026 |access-date=14 January 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> The first schedule was completed on 10 June 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=10 June 2025 |title=Raghava Lawrence's Benz completes first schedule filming |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Jun/10/raghava-lawrences-benz-completes-first-schedule-filming |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20250611030605/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Jun/10/raghava-lawrences-benz-completes-first-schedule-filming |archive-date=11 June 2025 |access-date=10 June 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> By the middle of the following month, the second schedule had been completed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 July 2025 |title=Raghava Lawrence, Nivin Pauly's Benz unit has completed two schedules, says Lokesh Kanakaraj |url=https://ianslive.in/raghava-lawrence-nivin-paulys-benz-unit-has-completed-two-schedules-says-lokesh-kanakaraj--20250717111422 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250718161114/https://ianslive.in/raghava-lawrence-nivin-paulys-benz-unit-has-completed-two-schedules-says-lokesh-kanakaraj--20250717111422 |archive-date=18 July 2025 |access-date=18 July 2025 |website=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS Live]] |language=en}}</ref> On 16 October, Nivin Pauly, through his social media handle announced that he had begun shooting for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 October 2025 |title=Nivin Pauly begins shooting for Benz |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Oct/16/nivin-pauly-begins-shooting-for-benz |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251119161946/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Oct/16/nivin-pauly-begins-shooting-for-benz |archive-date=19 November 2025 |access-date=17 October 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> On 26 October, Bakkiyaraj posted a photograph of Das & Co, a fictional factory that features in the LCU film ''[[Leo (2023 Indian film)|Leo]]'' (2023), leading to speculation about the connection between ''Leo'' and ''Benz''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |date=28 October 2025 |title=லியோ + பென்ஸ்... இதுதான் LCU கனெக்ட்டா? {{!}} Leo {{!}} Benz |trans-title=Leo + Benz... {{em|This}} is the LCU connect? |url=https://www.puthiyathalaimurai.com/cinema/tamil-cinema-news/does-leo-and-benz-have-a-connect-in-lcu |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251118210355/https://www.puthiyathalaimurai.com/cinema/tamil-cinema-news/does-leo-and-benz-have-a-connect-in-lcu |archive-date=18 November 2025 |access-date=29 October 2025 |website=[[Puthiya Thalaimurai]] |language=ta}}</ref> On 22 November, Nivin announced that he had completed filming his portions in his first schedule.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 November 2025 |title=Nivin Pauly wraps initial schedule for Benz; shares photos from set |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Nov/22/nivin-pauly-wraps-initial-schedule-for-benz-shares-photos-from-set |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251205093805/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Nov/22/nivin-pauly-wraps-initial-schedule-for-benz-shares-photos-from-set |archive-date=5 December 2025 |access-date=23 November 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> In January 2026, he revealed that a 35-day schedule was still pending.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 January 2026 |title=റോളക്സ് പോലെയൊരു വില്ലൻ ആണോ ബെൻസിലെ നിവിൻ? സിനിമയുടെ അപ്ഡേറ്റ് പങ്കുവെച്ച് നടൻ |trans-title=Is Nivin in ''Benz'' a villain like Rolex? Actor shares update on the film |url=https://www.reporterlive.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/01/22/lokesh-kanagaraj-scripted-benz-movie-update-shared-by-nivin-pauly |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260224142639/https://www.reporterlive.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/01/22/lokesh-kanagaraj-scripted-benz-movie-update-shared-by-nivin-pauly |archive-date=24 February 2026 |access-date=24 February 2026 |website=[[Reporter TV|ReporterNews]] |language=ml}}</ref> A month later, Samyuktha said the film would feature cameos by multiple characters from previous LCU films, both in person and vocal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2026 |title=Exclusive {{!}} Samyuktha on LCU Film 'Benz': 'Will Feature Other Lokesh Kanagaraj Characters; Both Voice Cameos and In-Person' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/interviews/samyukta-menon-on-lcu-film-benz-will-feature-other-lokesh-kanagaraj-characters-both-voice-cameos-and-in-person |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260227021933/https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/interviews/samyukta-menon-on-lcu-film-benz-will-feature-other-lokesh-kanagaraj-characters-both-voice-cameos-and-in-person |archive-date=27 February 2026 |access-date=27 February 2026 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter India]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Music ==
The music is composed by [[Sai Abhyankkar]], previously an independent musician. It was the first feature film he signed.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Mullappilly |first=Sreejith |date=3 November 2024 |title=Sai Abhyankkar to make his debut as a composer with Lokesh Kanagaraj's Benz |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Nov/03/sai-abhyankkar-to-make-his-debut-as-a-composer-with-lokesh-kanagarajs-benz |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251017062042/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Nov/03/sai-abhyankkar-to-make-his-debut-as-a-composer-with-lokesh-kanagarajs-benz |archive-date=17 October 2025 |access-date=3 November 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Radhakrishnan |first=Roopa |date=4 November 2024 |title=I'm happy to be the third music composer in LCU: Sai Abhyankkar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/im-happy-to-be-the-third-music-composer-in-lcu-sai-abhyankkar/articleshow/114932012.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260408221805/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/im-happy-to-be-the-third-music-composer-in-lcu-sai-abhyankkar/articleshow/114932012.cms |archive-date=8 April 2026 |access-date=4 November 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> The audio rights were purchased by [[Think Music]] India.<ref name=":0" /> "Benz In The Universe Theme" was released on 5 November 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 November 2024 |title=Sai Abhyankars Benz In The Universe Theme for Raghava Lawrences Benz guarantees goosebumps. Listen now |url=https://mirchi.in/stories/music/benz-in-the-universe-theme-for-raghava-lawrences-benz-is-out-listen-on-gaana/151070788 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250824021157/https://mirchi.in/stories/music/benz-in-the-universe-theme-for-raghava-lawrences-benz-is-out-listen-on-gaana/151070788 |archive-date=24 August 2025 |access-date=8 January 2025 |website=[[Radio Mirchi]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=5 November 2024 |title=Benz In The Universe Theme (From "Benz") – Single |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/benz-in-the-universe-theme-from-benz-single/1778022444 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20260505070509/https://music.apple.com/in/album/benz-in-the-universe-theme-from-benz-single/1778022444 |archive-date=5 May 2026 |access-date=8 January 2025 |website=[[Apple Music]] |language=en}}</ref> In March 2025, Abhyankar revealed that 7 or 8 songs were being planned for the film, with one already complete.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 March 2025 |title=Sai Abhyankar shares exciting updates on his upcoming biggies 'Suriya 45' and 'Benz' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sai-abhyankar-shares-exciting-updates-on-his-upcoming-biggies-suriya-45-and-benz/articleshow/119076584.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260426074236/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sai-abhyankar-shares-exciting-updates-on-his-upcoming-biggies-suriya-45-and-benz/articleshow/119076584.cms |archive-date=26 April 2026 |access-date=19 March 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Marketing ==
On 29 October 2024, coinciding with Lawrence's birthday, Lokesh released a glimpse-video confirming ''Benz'' as the latest addition to the LCU after [[Kaithi (2019 film)|''Kaithi'']] (2019), ''Vikram'' and ''Leo''. The video features Lokesh welcoming Lawrence to the LCU, followed by the actor shown as a chef holding a gun in one hand with blood stains all over his white dress.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Vineeta |date=30 October 2024 |title=Actor Raghava Lawrence enters Lokesh Kanagaraj's cinematic universe with Benz |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/actor-raghava-lawrence-enters-lokesh-kanagaraj-cinematic-universe-as-dangerous-chef-with-benz-2625418-2024-10-30 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20241107061132/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/actor-raghava-lawrence-enters-lokesh-kanagaraj-cinematic-universe-as-dangerous-chef-with-benz-2625418-2024-10-30 |archive-date=7 November 2024 |access-date=30 October 2024 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sundar |first=Anusha |date=30 October 2024 |title=Benz teaser unveiled: Raghava Lawrence joins Lokesh Kanagaraj's LCU |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/benz-teaser-unveiled-raghava-lawrence-joins-lokesh-kanagarajs-lcu/90d19a7440263 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20241107061156/https://www.ottplay.com/news/benz-teaser-unveiled-raghava-lawrence-joins-lokesh-kanagarajs-lcu/90d19a7440263 |archive-date=7 November 2024 |access-date=30 October 2024 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en}}</ref> Coinciding with Lawrence's birthday in October 2025, a poster with a new look of the actor was released.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=29 October 2025 |title=Raghava Lawrence's new look from Benz out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Oct/29/raghava-lawrences-new-look-from-benz-out |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251109072017/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Oct/29/raghava-lawrences-new-look-from-benz-out |archive-date=9 November 2025 |access-date=30 October 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Release ==

=== Home media ===
The post-theatrical digital streaming rights have been acquired by [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Akshay |date=29 October 2024 |title=Raghava Lawrence's Benz is officially a part of LCU |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/29/raghava-lawrences-benz-is-officially-a-part-of-lcu |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241101175813/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Oct/29/raghava-lawrences-benz-is-officially-a-part-of-lcu |archive-date=1 November 2024 |access-date=30 October 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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Benz film - Revision history

JewelWoodcock19 at 07:59, 5 May 2026