Audio launch of Vijay-starrer Leo cancelled due to ‘safety reasons’

Two days after Seven Screen Studio, the producer of Leo, took to social media to announce the cancellation of the event, a letter reportedly sent by the producer to the city police expressing their inability to host the event was shared widely on social media on Thursday.

In the letter, the Seven Screen Studio wrote “We are writing this letter to inform you that Leo movie audio launch event planned to happen on September 30 in Nehru Indoor Stadium stands cancelled due to overflowing passes request which we cannot accommodate and safety constraints.”

Thanking the police department for its cooperation and support, the production team also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused, as the crew had already sought permission and the police had started making plans to provide the required bandobast for the mega event.

On Tuesday night, the production took to X, to announce that the event would not go ahead as planned earlier.

“In respect of the fans’ wishes, we will keep you engaged with frequent updates,” the production said on X adding that the decision was not due to political pressure or any other reasons.

The Vijay fans, who were disappointed at the development, took to social media and began to trend hashtags in support of actor Vijay and the movie.

Despite the clarification by the crew, many fans claimed that the cancellation was due to the pressure exerted on them by the ruling DMK to cause more difficulties to actor Vijay whom they consider their rival. as he is expected to step into politics and may even contest the 2026 Assembly polls by launching his own party.

Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film also starring Trisha, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun, Myskkin, Gautam Vasudeve Menon, Mansoor Ali Khan, is set to have its worldwide release on October 19.