Nivin Pauly as Walter, the antagonist in the upcoming Tamil action thriller Benz, directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan and produced by Lokesh Kanagaraj, marking Nivin’s bold return to Tamil cinema as a villain in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU).
The images depict Walter in a lavish, menacing avatar—decked in gold, holding a blood-dripping hammer, and sitting on a throne-like chair with the name "WALTER" prominently displayed—hinting at a dual role where Nivin plays both a ruthless villain and a naive character, as revealed in the character promo.
Benz has generated buzz for its high-octane action and Nivin Pauly’s transformation, with the film’s production involving notable talents like Sai Abhyankkar for music and Goutham George for cinematography, aiming to redefine Tamil cinema’s antagonist archetypes.