From Kaithi to Vikram, for the first time ever, the architect of Indian cinema’s boldest cinematic universe breaks down how he writes, directs, and builds edge-of-your-seat films that command mass and craft.

Discover filmmaking through the

eyes of a storyteller who transformed

everyday encounters into cinematic masterpieces.

No one changed Tamil cinema the way Lokesh did. With just a few films, Lokesh redefined how Indian cinema approaches tension, scale, and interconnected storytelling. The Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) didn’t start with a franchise plan—it started with conviction, craft, and character.

No one changed Tamil cinema the way Lokesh did. With just a few films, Lokesh redefined how Indian cinema approaches tension, scale, and interconnected storytelling. The Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) didn’t start with a franchise plan—it started with conviction, craft, and character.

This Masterclass captures that mindset. No filters. No fluff. Just filmmaking from the inside out.

This Masterclass captures that mindset. No filters. No fluff. Just filmmaking from the inside out.

CLASS INFO

CLASS INFO

Start today for just

Start today for just

2,499

2,499

4,999

4,999

Limited Time Offer

Limited Time Offer

What You'll Get?

What You'll Get?

20+ Cinematic Lessons

20+ Cinematic Lessons

Watch in Tamil with English subtitles

Watch in Tamil with English subtitles

Lifetime validity

Lifetime validity

Certificate Signed by Nelson

Certificate Signed by Nelson

100% satisfaction guarantee

100% satisfaction guarantee

Bonus behind-the-scenes content

Bonus behind-the-scenes content

WHAT IF FILMMAKING WASN'T ABOUT FORMULAS—BUT ABOUT STORYTELLING THAT STAYS WITH YOU?

WHAT IF THE

RULES OF FILMMAKING

DIDN'T MATTER - ONLY THE STORY DID?

Lokesh Kanagaraj's cinema is visceral, gripping, and distinctively intense. In this one-of-a-kind Masterclass, he reveals his complete filmmaking process: how a single moment can become a cinematic universe, how to craft tension scene-by-scene, and how to stay true to your vision while directing some of India's biggest stars.


Learn the techniques he actually uses on set:

Nelson’s films are unpredictable, emotional, and wildly original. In this one-of-a-kind Masterclass, he reveals his process: how a 5-line idea becomes a breakout film, how to guide newcomers and superstars alike, and how to build a story-first cinema in a style that’s uniquely yours.


Learn the tools

he actually uses on set:

Crafting scenes

around tension

Building

Tension with

Humour

Writing characters

with depth

Writing with

emotional

instinct

Building a

cinematic universe

Visualizing

without

storyboards

Directing action

with clarity

Directing actors who’ve never

faced the camera

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

THIS IS FOR YOU

IF YOU'RE…

How to write for tension, not just plot

Scene construction & escalation

Scene construction & escalation

Grounded action choreography

Directing superstars and elevating performance

Directing superstars and elevating performance

Balancing chaos with emotional clarity

Balancing chaos with emotional clarity

The visual language of intensity

Building a cinematic universe

Building a cinematic universe

Case studies from Maanagaram, Kaithi, Vikram, Leo, Master

Case studies from Maanagaram, Kaithi, Vikram, Leo, Master

WHY IS THIS

MASTERCLASS FOR YOU?

WHY IS THIS

MASTERCLASS FOR YOU?

Think deeply about how to hold tension in a scene

Follow the journey

of a director who rewrote the rules without ever

going to film school

Obsess over blocking, rhythm, and how a moment plays out

Know how to

Break down

your story

Nelson way

Believe great action is nothing without emotional clarity

Understand how

to direct Stars

and first-timers

with the same

calm and clarity

Want to make commercial films without losing their voice

Learn how to

spot cinematic moments

in everyday life

Want to learn how to build characters and connect stories across films

See how

emotional depth, even in mass

scenes, creates lasting impact

GET A SIGNED CERTIFICATE FROM LOKESH KANAGARAJ

Get a Signed Certificate from Lokesh Kanagaraj Use it to showcase your skills online or print it as proof of completion. Great for your portfolio, LinkedIn, or even future collaborators.

Download or print out as a PDF to share with others

Showcase your Certificate on social media

Share a document online to demonstrate your skill

GET A SIGNED CERTIFICATE

FROM NELSON DILIPKUMAR

Get a Signed Certificate from Nelson Dilipkumar Use it to showcase your skills online or print it as proof of completion. Great for your portfolio, LinkedIn, or even future collaborators.

READY TO DIRECT

YOUR FIRST FILM?

Learn from the most unconventional voice in Tamil cinema. No jargon. No fluff. Just honest filmmaking lessons from the sets of Kolamavu Kokila, Beast, Doctor, and Jailer.

READY TO DIRECT

YOUR FIRST FILM?

Learn from the most unconventional voice in Tamil cinema. No jargon. No fluff. Just honest filmmaking lessons from the sets of Kolamavu Kokila, Beast, Doctor, and Jailer.

READY TO DIRECT

YOUR FIRST FILM?

Learn from the most unconventional voice in Tamil cinema. No jargon. No fluff. Just honest filmmaking lessons from the sets of Kolamavu Kokila, Beast, Doctor, and Jailer.

WHAT EARLY LEARNERS ARE SAYING?

WHAT EARLY LEARNERS

ARE SAYING?

I’m in the middle of writing my second short, and this came at the right time. Nelson’s process of starting with just five lines was so simple but powerful. He’s not saying 'this is the method'—just how he begins. After that module, I finally got unstuck and rewrote my opening scene. It felt cleaner, clearer.

Ananya Rao

Screenwriting Student, Mumbai

I thought this would be like other online courses—some guy reading out textbook filmmaking rules. But this felt more like shadowing someone on set. Nelson isn’t trying to ‘teach’ you. He’s just showing how he builds films his way. That tone, that honesty—it really hits you. I watched the whole thing in one sitting. Then rewatched my favourite bits with a notebook open.

Rakesh Nair

Aspiring Filmmaker, Kochi

Bro this is real talk. I’ve worked on sets with ADs screaming and actors confused. But Nelson's vibe? Calm. Direct. And when he explains how he gets performances from newcomers, I realised I’ve been overcomplicating it. This masterclass won’t give you a shot list—it’ll give you sanity.

Shiv Kumar

Assistant Director, Hyderabad

In college they keep throwing theory at us. Nelson just talks about why he did something a certain way. That Kolamavu Kokila breakdown? Beautiful. I watched it twice, then looked at my own script and made changes. I’m learning more here than in a full semester.

Deepak V

Mass Comm Student, Chennai

Wasn’t sure if this was for creators like me, but glad I watched. Especially the part where he talks about tone in Doctor—how he balances humour and tension. I applied that same idea to my series script. It’s more about sensibility than syllabus. Loved it.

Tanya Iyer

Content Creator, Bengaluru

I edit a lot of wedding films. Didn't think this would be useful honestly. But then he said editing is like 'finding the heartbeat of the story'—that line stuck. I started rewatching my client films, and yeah... I was rushing. Now I leave more space, more pause. Emotion lands better.

Adarsh Patel

Wedding Filmmaker, Surat

Honestly, I was nervous. I don’t speak fancy English, and I thought this might be too technical. But Nelson speaks just like us. It’s like a friend is sharing what worked for him. After watching the previsualization and set design episodes, I started planning my first proper shoot. Not scared anymore.

Prerna M

Indie Creator, Madurai

There’s this segment where he talks about transformation arcs—the ‘flip’ moments. The way he breaks it down with Kolamavu and Beast… it just clicked. He’s not trying to lecture. He’s just opening his head and letting you in. As someone pitching films to festivals, I needed that clarity.

Akshay B

Short Film Festival Finalist, Pune

I’m in the middle of writing my second short, and this came at the right time. Nelson’s process of starting with just five lines was so simple but powerful. He’s not saying 'this is the method'—just how he begins. After that module, I finally got unstuck and rewrote my opening scene. It felt cleaner, clearer.

Ananya Rao

Screenwriting Student, Mumbai

I’m in the middle of writing my second short, and this came at the right time. Nelson’s process of starting with just five lines was so simple but powerful. He’s not saying 'this is the method'—just how he begins. After that module, I finally got unstuck and rewrote my opening scene. It felt cleaner, clearer.

Ananya Rao

Screenwriting Student, Mumbai

I thought this would be like other online courses—some guy reading out textbook filmmaking rules. But this felt more like shadowing someone on set. Nelson isn’t trying to ‘teach’ you. He’s just showing how he builds films his way. That tone, that honesty—it really hits you. I watched the whole thing in one sitting. Then rewatched my favourite bits with a notebook open.

Rakesh Nair

Aspiring Filmmaker, Kochi

I thought this would be like other online courses—some guy reading out textbook filmmaking rules. But this felt more like shadowing someone on set. Nelson isn’t trying to ‘teach’ you. He’s just showing how he builds films his way. That tone, that honesty—it really hits you. I watched the whole thing in one sitting. Then rewatched my favourite bits with a notebook open.

Rakesh Nair

Aspiring Filmmaker, Kochi

Bro this is real talk. I’ve worked on sets with ADs screaming and actors confused. But Nelson's vibe? Calm. Direct. And when he explains how he gets performances from newcomers, I realised I’ve been overcomplicating it. This masterclass won’t give you a shot list—it’ll give you sanity.

Shiv Kumar

Assistant Director, Hyderabad

In college they keep throwing theory at us. Nelson just talks about why he did something a certain way. That Kolamavu Kokila breakdown? Beautiful. I watched it twice, then looked at my own script and made changes. I’m learning more here than in a full semester.

Deepak V

Mass Comm Student, Chennai

Wasn’t sure if this was for creators like me, but glad I watched. Especially the part where he talks about tone in Doctor—how he balances humour and tension. I applied that same idea to my series script. It’s more about sensibility than syllabus. Loved it.

Tanya Iyer

Content Creator, Bengaluru

Wasn’t sure if this was for creators like me, but glad I watched. Especially the part where he talks about tone in Doctor—how he balances humour and tension. I applied that same idea to my series script. It’s more about sensibility than syllabus. Loved it.

Tanya Iyer

Content Creator, Bengaluru

I edit a lot of wedding films. Didn't think this would be useful honestly. But then he said editing is like 'finding the heartbeat of the story'—that line stuck. I started rewatching my client films, and yeah... I was rushing. Now I leave more space, more pause. Emotion lands better.

Adarsh Patel

Wedding Filmmaker, Surat

I edit a lot of wedding films. Didn't think this would be useful honestly. But then he said editing is like 'finding the heartbeat of the story'—that line stuck. I started rewatching my client films, and yeah... I was rushing. Now I leave more space, more pause. Emotion lands better.

Adarsh Patel

Wedding Filmmaker, Surat

Honestly, I was nervous. I don’t speak fancy English, and I thought this might be too technical. But Nelson speaks just like us. It’s like a friend is sharing what worked for him. After watching the previsualization and set design episodes, I started planning my first proper shoot. Not scared anymore.

Prerna M

Indie Creator, Madurai

Honestly, I was nervous. I don’t speak fancy English, and I thought this might be too technical. But Nelson speaks just like us. It’s like a friend is sharing what worked for him. After watching the previsualization and set design episodes, I started planning my first proper shoot. Not scared anymore.

Prerna M

Indie Creator, Madurai

There’s this segment where he talks about transformation arcs—the ‘flip’ moments. The way he breaks it down with Kolamavu and Beast… it just clicked. He’s not trying to lecture. He’s just opening his head and letting you in. As someone pitching films to festivals, I needed that clarity.

Akshay B

Short Film Festival Finalist, Pune

There’s this segment where he talks about transformation arcs—the ‘flip’ moments. The way he breaks it down with Kolamavu and Beast… it just clicked. He’s not trying to lecture. He’s just opening his head and letting you in. As someone pitching films to festivals, I needed that clarity.

Akshay B

Short Film Festival Finalist, Pune

QUESTIONS?

WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED!

QUESTIONS?

WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED!

Is this a filmmaking course or a storytelling course?

This isn’t a traditional filmmaking course. Nelson is not “teaching” filmmaking in the academic sense. Instead, he’s sharing how he makes films—his process, instincts, decision-making, and behind-the-scenes mindset across writing, direction, performance, and production.

Do I need to have filmmaking experience to take this course?

Not at all. Whether you're a beginner, a student, or someone with zero experience, this course is for anyone curious about the why and how behind good films. If you’ve ever watched a Nelson film and thought, “How did he pull that off?”—this is where you’ll find out.

Is it theory-heavy?

Nope. Nelson avoids jargon and textbook-style teaching. Instead, he walks you through real examples from his films—like Kolamavu Kokila, Doctor, Beast, and Jailer—and explains how each creative call came to be.

Can I access the course anytime?

Yes, once you buy it, you have lifetime access. Watch it anytime, anywhere, on any device.

Is this a one-time payment?

Yes. You pay once—₹2,499 (offer price)—and it’s yours forever. No hidden costs. No renewals.

Is this a filmmaking course or a storytelling course?

This isn’t a traditional filmmaking course. Nelson is not “teaching” filmmaking in the academic sense. Instead, he’s sharing how he makes films—his process, instincts, decision-making, and behind-the-scenes mindset across writing, direction, performance, and production.

Do I need to have filmmaking experience to take this course?

Not at all. Whether you're a beginner, a student, or someone with zero experience, this course is for anyone curious about the why and how behind good films. If you’ve ever watched a Nelson film and thought, “How did he pull that off?”—this is where you’ll find out.

Is it theory-heavy?

Nope. Nelson avoids jargon and textbook-style teaching. Instead, he walks you through real examples from his films—like Kolamavu Kokila, Doctor, Beast, and Jailer—and explains how each creative call came to be.

Can I access the course anytime?

Yes, once you buy it, you have lifetime access. Watch it anytime, anywhere, on any device.

Is this a one-time payment?

Yes. You pay once—₹2,499 (offer price)—and it’s yours forever. No hidden costs. No renewals.

How long is the course?

The course includes 29 video lessons with over 2 hours and 20 minutes of content. You can watch it at your own pace—binge it in one weekend or take it slow, episode by episode.

Is the content in English or Tamil?

The lessons are in simple Tamil, with English Subtitles. Dubbed version for Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam spoken in Nelson’s natural tone will be available soon.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, you’ll receive a certificate of completion signed by Nelson Dilipkumar. You can download, print, or showcase it on LinkedIn and social media.

Will I learn how to write scripts or shoot scenes?

You won’t learn screenwriting formats or camera operations here. But you will learn how Nelson simplifies ideas, finds emotional arcs, trusts his gut while directing, and builds scenes that feel both grounded and larger-than-life.

I'm not from the film industry. Will this still help me?

Absolutely. Several learners from non-filmmaking backgrounds—like software engineers, marketers, and teachers—have found this class useful for understanding storytelling, structure, and creative thinking. If you love stories or lead creative projects, you’ll find value here.

How long is the course?

The course includes 29 video lessons with over 2 hours and 20 minutes of content. You can watch it at your own pace—binge it in one weekend or take it slow, episode by episode.

Is the content in English or Tamil?

The lessons are in simple Tamil, with English Subtitles. Dubbed version for Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam spoken in Nelson’s natural tone will be available soon.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, you’ll receive a certificate of completion signed by Nelson Dilipkumar. You can download, print, or showcase it on LinkedIn and social media.

Will I learn how to write scripts or shoot scenes?

You won’t learn screenwriting formats or camera operations here. But you will learn how Nelson simplifies ideas, finds emotional arcs, trusts his gut while directing, and builds scenes that feel both grounded and larger-than-life.

I'm not from the film industry. Will this still help me?

Absolutely. Several learners from non-filmmaking backgrounds—like software engineers, marketers, and teachers—have found this class useful for understanding storytelling, structure, and creative thinking. If you love stories or lead creative projects, you’ll find value here.

LevelUp Learning is a e-learning platform focused on creative arts like music, science, sports, film-making and other such skill development disciplines. Students can access pre-recorded lectures or tutorials by experts in various fields.

Copyright © 2025 LevelUp Learning • All Rights Reserved

LevelUp Learning is a e-learning platform focused on creative arts like music, science, sports, film-making and other such skill development disciplines. Students can access pre-recorded lectures or tutorials by experts in various fields.

Copyright © 2025 LevelUp Learning • All Rights Reserved