04/6Action-packed film Despite delivering a character-oriented film, Lokesh Kanagaraj packed the film with action sequences to present Leo Das (Vijay) as a ruthless gangster. The stunt duo Anbariv handled the stunt sequences for 'Leo', and they delivered some stunning action sequences.
A good part of what makes “Leo” so charming is that it's already so familiar, both for its something-for-everyone mood swings and its pulpy stock plot. There's no satirical edge here, not like there was in the movie version of “A History of Violence.”
Leo earned over the ₹600 crore mark at the box office worldwide in the 25 days of its release. It made ₹230 crore from Tamil Nadu becoming the highest-grossing film in Tamil Nadu. Leo emerged as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2023 and the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of 2023.
A formulaic but satisfying Indian remake of “A History of Violence." Is Leo peak-Lokesh? No. But it's worth watching for Vijay's performance and its set-pieces.
Known for his prowess in delivering impactful action sequences, Lokesh Kanagaraj once again proves his directorial finesse with 'Leo. ' The first half is filled with twists and turns, showcasing brilliant storytelling that leaves the audience eager for more in the second half.
The excitement among fans was evident as fans were seen dancing, bursting crackers and taking out motorbike rallies with Vijay's posters. However, the film has got mixed reviews from fans, with some calling it blockbuster while some call it disappointing.
In a post-release interview, Lokesh Kanagaraj opened up about working with Anurag Kashyap in Vijay-starrer Leo. Many die-hard fans of Anurag Kashyap would have been disappointed with the blink-and-you-miss-it cameo of the director-actor in Leo.
Leo has an IMDb rating of 8.1/10 and an audience score of 76 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes. The film was released in theatres worldwide on October 19 in 2D and IMAX formats in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.
According to social media users, 'Leo' has three versions, with fans in different areas noticing changes in the storyline. Vijay portrays characters with two different shades, and in the climax, it's revealed that his characters, Parthiban and Leo Das, are the same person.
Netflix has bagged the streaming rights to Leo for a huge price, which is probably the highest that the streaming giant has paid for a Tamil title. According to reports, the sale of streaming rights to Netflix has fetched a whopping Rs 125 crore in the movie's pre-theatrical revenue.
When the titular character of Vikram (Kamal Haasan) teamed up with Bejoy (whose family was murdered after he succeeded in Kaithi) to take down the drug cartel and create a drug-free society, the entry of Rolex (Suriya) at the film's tail end indicated only the beginning of a bigger story.
The storm of controversies around Thalapathy Vijay's Leo, began when the first poster was released. The song Naa Ready featured Vijay smoking a cigarette, which some viewers claimed was glorifying smoking. This issue led to debates and discussions both online and offline.
The Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), also known as the Loki Cinematic Universe or Lokiverse, is an Indian media franchise and shared universe of Tamil-language action thriller films created by Lokesh Kanagaraj. It is currently the highest grossing Tamil film franchise. Lokesh Cinematic Universe.
The unnamed Blue Eyed Robber is a minor antagonist played by Santhosh Kumar (Sandy), from the 2023 Kollywood epic thriller movie Leo by Lokesh Kanagaraj, which is an adaptation of A History of Violence by John Wagner and the third installment of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe.
Leo is also called the lion. To the ancient Greeks and Romans the constellation represented the Nemean lion. The hero Heracles (or Hercules) killed the Nemean lion as part of a series of tasks he had to perform. The Romans gave the constellation the name Leo.
Movie was shot for 120 days in Kashmir. After taming a wild hyena, Parthiban adopts it and names it Subramani. This is a reference to Moondram Pirai (1982), which has a dog with the same name.
A lot of people are expecting a special cameo from at least one hero who is already a part of this universe or will make his entry into the cinematic world of Lokesh. As per reports, Kamal Hassan will give a voiceover for 'Leo' and there are speculations that he might make his presence felt on the big screen too.
A close look would reveal that filmmaker-actor Mysskin, who was impressive with his portrayal of the witty, cruel, and at times helpless Shanmugam, the leader of a contract killer gang, was the only one who enjoyed a well-developed villain character in 'Leo'.
As of 2023, DiCaprio has appeared in 10 films nominated for best picture, which ties him with Cate Blanchett and Jack Nicholson as the second most of any actor. The current record-holder is his “Killers of the Flower Moon” co-star Robert DeNiro, with 11.
