The highly anticipated trailer of Lokesh Kanagaraj’s 'Thalapathy' Vijay-starrer Leo, which was released on October 5, provided glimpses of the film's universe, emphasising that it will undoubtedly deliver an action-packed extravaganza, as expected from the director. The trailer, which began with a magnificient visual of the Kashmir Valley, lived up to the expectations of Vijay fans who had been waiting to watch him in all his glory on the silver screen.
The trailer suggested that Leo has no connection to Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). Ever since Leo was announced, there have many fan theories about whether Leo Das will cross paths with Vikram or Kaithi's Dilli. According to the trailer, Leo will be a mass actioner where Vijay plays a police inspector and is a one-man army. He is pitted against a dreaded serial killer, who kills relentlessly on the streets. Arjun and Sanjay Dutt are the other antagonists in the film who are after Leo Das’ life.
Despite the script’s shortcomings, what truly sets Leo apart is Vijay’s exceptional performance. Avoiding his Vijay-ness, the actor delivers a brilliant portrayal, paying close attention to the nuances of the character. READ FULL REVIEW HERE.
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Director Rathna Kumar praised Vijay's role in Leo and wrote on Twitter, "After JD from #Master another memorable Character. #Leo is all about Thalapathy Thalapathy Thalapathy. His towering performance tops all. Thank you @Dir_Lokesh for bringing out the Raatchasa mugam of @actorvijay Sir. @anbariv master, @anirudhofficial bro, @philoedit together gave us a Royal Rumble show. Tripping on Villain Yaaru da & I am Scared already."
On Thursday, Leo's music composer Anirudh Ravichander released the film's music album. He also promised that more music from the film will be released in days to come.
Vijay's Leo is witnessing housefull shows in Telugu states too.
Vijay's Leo has had a grand release in Kerala. As per early estimates, the film could collect Rs 11 crore on opening day.
Malvika Mohanan took to Twitter and wrote, "Lots of wishes & love to @actorvijay sir @Dir_Lokesh @anirudhofficial @Jagadishbliss & the whole team of #Leo! I don’t have to wish you a blockbuster as we all know it’s 100% going to become one!! Can’t wait to watch it as soon as I’m back!"
Trade analyst Sreedhar Pillar tweeted, "#Leo lot of appreciation for its action scenes especially the “cafe scene” in the first half, in which #Vijay is lightning fast & furious! A full blown theatrical experience in #DolbyAtmos!"
A video shows a long line of movie goers outside a theatre in Bihar's Motihari district.
Shanthanu Bhagyaraj posted on Twitter, "#Leo Expect the Unexpected. @actorvijay anna Fierce Intense & very different. @Dir_Lokesh Truly your brain to try something different, picks up slowly but grips on pretty hard & I Loved the #LCU connect. @anirudhofficial killer as always, personally loved “I’m Scared” Breathtaking action sequences @anbariv masters. Best wishes to the entire team."
A loyal fan of Vijay got engaged to his fiance in Pudukkottai because he wanted to do it in the presence of the actor. The groom-to-be Venkatesh said, "I have neither mother nor father. Vijay is everything to me. That's why I got engaged in his presence.”
Trade analyst Ramesh Bala tweeted what he missed in Leo. He wrote on Twitter, "What I missed in #Leo are Mass moments..Director could have written more mass moments for #Vijay Missed a Powerful villain like #Bhavani VJS of Master..Or a Powerful, scene stealing cameo like #Rolex. I expected that from #Loki."
YouTuber and Leo actor Janany tweeted, "I am very happy & proud even Thalapathy Vijay is acting like a dream but it is true, this film is my first film and I am very thankful to @Dir_Lokesh Sir. Everglad for giving me this opportunity ? And gave me a great experience ?#Leo #ThalapathiVijay #LokeshKanagaraj #Janany."
A fan @VishekC tweeted, "#LeoHindi unbelievable opening with no promotions, no posters, no tours, just a hindi trailer and much late released #NaaReady..goes to show the pull of #ThalapathyVijay? @actorvijay and the fact that audiences know exactly what to watch..and are super aware #LeoFilm #Leo."
Acording to Sacnilk.com, Vijay film Leo is expected to earn Rs 68 crore at the Indian box office and Rs 65 crore overseas. This means the film will gross Rs 145 crore worldwide
A fan posted a clip as a huge crowd could can be seen outside a cinema hall.
BA Raju tweeted, ".#ThalapathyViiay #Leo #LeoReview After An Engaging & Gripping First Half , #Leo Fails To Gain The Momentum In The Second Half & Ends Up As “Average” Film. Verdict : Only For Hard Core Action Lovers Rating : 2/5."
Trade analyst Sumit Kadel tweeted, "#LeoReview - ??????? ( 3.5 ) #Leo is another Triumph for Tamil Film Industry. This #LokeshKanagaraj Directorial is Exciting - Engaging- Entertaining. First Half is Superb with several brilliant high points [ Cafe Action Scene, Vijay’s Entry & Interval Block ].. Second half is also action packed, bit slow but quite engrossing. Last 20 mins especially the Car Chase Sequence & Climax are the major highlights. Dont miss the last scene which’ll get THUNDEROUS RESPONSE from LCU fans . #ThalapathyVijay delivers a Phenomenal performance, he shines in both emotional & action sequences. Director Lokesh presented him in a way which is a full of MASS & CLASS. Overall #Leo is a Supreme entertainer which’ll break many box office records. In Hindi also it’ll do very well despite not releasing in National Chain Multiplexes."
Actor Shanthnu tweeted, "#Leo Expect the Unexpected @actorvijay anna?Fierce Intense & very different? @Dir_Lokesh Truly your brain to try something different, picks up slowly but grips on pretty hard & I Loved the #LCU connect? @anirudhofficial killer as always, personally loved “I’m Scared” Breathtaking action sequences @anbariv masters?? Best wishes to the entire team."
‘Thalapathy’ Vijay delivers career-best performance in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s almost misfire. While Leo is undoubtedly a feather in Vijay's cap, it is indeed a step back for writer-director Lokesh. READ THE FULL LEO REVIEW HERE
A Twitter user @archanakalpathi shared, "#Leo ??? is one of our #Thalapathy’s finest performances ?? and will be among his best films @trishtrashers your on screen chemistry is unreal Thank you @Dir_Lokesh and @anirudhofficial for giving us this Blocko- Blockbuster ??@Jagadishbliss @7screenstudio."
Film distributer Karthik Ravivarma tweeted, "#Leo very good 1st half followed by decent 2nd half..last 40mins action sequence? Vijay, Arjun, Anirudh ?? Leo Leo Leo.... Winner ??."
A fan @_faaaz_ tweeted, "I couldn't stop screaming for this sequence, the best serve from Loki in #Leo ?? Badass theme literally made theater into stadium mode?."
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In another clip, Lokesh Kanagaraj and Anirudh were seen waving for fans inside the theatre ahead of the Leo show.
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj and music composer Anirudh Ravichander were mobbed by fans at Chrompet Vettri theatre in Chennai as they went to watch the Vijay-starrer.
A user @borra_raviteja tweeted, "1st half was terrific. Even it's slow in parts some how lokesh manages to keep engaged @Dir_Lokesh best 1st half till date ? Vijay is terrific in his role ??? Surprise cameo and bad**s song are ??? Interval stands high ??? #LeoFDFS #Leo."
Leo's Co-Producer Jagadish tweeted,"The day we have been running to reach for the past 1.5 yrs, is finally here. It was a memory filled with extreme emotions of joy, arguments, pressure and lot more. Finally, happy to handover to you and hope everyone enjoys it as much as we did. #Leo #Thalapathy @actorvijay na @Dir_Lokesh @anirudhofficial @trishtrashers @duttsanjay @akarjunofficial."
Amid Jawan vs Leo box office comparisons, director Atlee tweeted, "Congratulations on one more blockbuster to your cap @Dir_Lokesh bro, @anirudhofficial bro ?????? my sweetest & most hardworking @Jagadishbliss baby & to dearest thalapathy @actorvijay Anna #Leo."
A fan @MyMobileMag tweeted, "#LEO Early Review B L O C K B U S T E R:????????½ #LokeshKanagaraj has delivered a masterpiece, an exhilarating blend of emotion and mass action #Sanjaydutt #Arjun & rest were great #LeoReview #LeoFDFS."
Trade Analyst AB George praised scenes featuring Trisha, as well as the pre-interval block. He wrote that Leo is an 'unusual film' for Vijay, but will be a 'sure-shot blockbuster'.
Ahead of the film's release, Leo director Lokesh Kanagaraj took to social media to express his feelings. At the end of his thank you note he wrote, "And to answer all your questions if this film comes under 'LCU' or not, you'll find out in a few hours."
Ramesh Bala shared on X, "#Leo 1st Half reports : Fans are happy!"
Cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa tweeted, "Our own fort not yet opened yet the world Around pouring love #leo equivalently excited to watch Leo with you guys ??."
Clips from Leo's early morning shows, which started at 4 am in Kerala and Karnataka, have been shared online.
Trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan shared his review of the film on X, and declared that the film 'fails to live up to the expectations' created by 'unnecessary' hype. He also praised the cast's commendable efforts, but said that instead of being a lion, the film turned out to be a 'cat'.
Vijay's Leo, which is set to release on Thursday, is likely to earn Rs 145 crore worldwide on opening day. Trade website Sacnilk shared on Twitter, "#LEO Opening Day Projection/Prediction/Expectations:Tamil Nadu: 32.00 Cr; Kerala: 12.50 Cr; Karnataka: 14.50 Cr;AP-TG: 17.00 Cr;ROI: 4.00 Cr; Total India Gross: 80 Cr.Overseas: 65 Cr; Total Worldwide Projection: 145 Cr!! If WOM is great, then 150 Cr is also possible."
A scene from Vijay's upcoming film Leo seems to have made its way online. A cyber security company called Block X has issued a warning to those sharing the video. The tweet read, "Restrain yourself from sharing the leaked video of #LEO. Repeated infringing handles will be suspended without any notifications.DM us such tweets @blockxtechs. We will bring them down!!"
Leo director Lokesh Kanagaraj requested fans to not buy the film's ticket in black. During a press conference on Wednesday, Lokesh said, "Don’t buy tickets in black. Film is a means of entertainment; it’s a break from the monotony. It doesn’t mean one has to go to any lengths to get tickets. I asked for tickets and I didn’t get it as well."
Leo director Lokesh Kanagaraj on Wednesday reacted to criticism that his films have drugs and violence. In a press conference, he said, "I am making films advocating for a drug-free society. Action is a genre that’s most famous. Hence, those who love action can come for it."
Vishal posted a video message for Leo star Vijay. He wrote in the caption, "Wishing Ilayathalapathi Vijay and the entire cast and crew of #LEO a grand success, awaiting from tomorrow in theatres worldwide. Looking forward to watching it in theatres. Don’t miss it. God Bless."
During a press conference on Wednesday, Lokesh Kanagaraj said, "The name LCU is given by fans, it’s not something I created. So it’s a huge responsibility. Sometimes I look at the theories and feel happy. I saw that somebody connected Vikram and Leo. Seeing that, I feel that we should think beyond."
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar shared on Twitter, "We are ready.. it’s #leo time.. wishing our dear @actorvijay #thalapathy @Dir_Lokesh my darling @trishtrashers and the entire team..all the very besttttuuuu.. our version from #mansion24 team..#NaaReady."
Addressing the cancellation of Leo's audio launch, director Lokesh Kanagaraj said, "We got the news that almost 80,000 people were planning to attend. Hence, we decided to cancel. We had planned to hold events in Dubai and several other countries. If there’s a choice about wanting my film to release or planning the audio launch, I would pick the release."
Leo director Lokesh Kanagaraj will soon be helming Rajinikanth's Thalaivar170. Talking about the film during a press conference, Lokesh said, "Rajinikanth’s film is of a different genre. It’s an experimental film for the superstar. I called Kamal sir first and told him that I had signed Thalaivar 170. It will be a multi-starrer."
Sai Dharam Tej posted on Twitter, "#Leo can be an amazing experience with ensemble of amazing cast & crew. Best wishes to my Producer @vamsi84 @SitharaEnts. All the best to the entire team of #Leo. @actorvijay sir."
During a press conference, Leo director Lokesh Kanagaraj said, "Master was the reason why Leo happened. Since I showed them success with Master, Leo was possible. This is 100 per cent my film."
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj, in a press conference in Chennai, said that he is accustomed to controversies when working with Vijay. "Ever since we made Master, I know Vijay. Problems keep coming and going. For example, the cuss word in the trailer became a controversy. That was my responsibility. If that wasn’t there, some other problem would have cropped up. It’s not actor Vijay who uttered the word, it’s the character played by Vijay."
"Wishing everybody’s Favourite Thalapathy Vijay sir ..Dearest @Dir_Lokesh ..darling Rockstar @anirudhofficial @7screenstudio Lalit sir, @Jagadishbliss & the entire team #Leo all the very best for tomorrow… ♥? Super Excited and waiting for tomorrows celebrations ?," Sundeep Kishan said via Twitter.
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Thaman S tweeted, "My dearest #ThalapathiVijay Anna’s #Leo Is Releasing Tomorrow ???????. Will be watching With Fans ♥??. Wishing My Darrrrrrrlinggggg brother @anirudhofficial ??Dear @Dir_Lokesh @7screenstudio my dear darling bro @Jagadishbliss. A SURE SHOT WINNER ? AT THE BOX OFFICE. #LeofromOct19 ?????????."
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Actor Nithiin tweeted, "This Dasara, let's celebrate the spirit of cinema…♥?♥?Best of luck to the teams of #BhagavanthKesari, #TigerNageswaraRao and #Leo. May your films be blockbuster hits and make this festive season EXTRA-ordinary…??."