Lokesh Kanagaraj's much-anticipated action extravaganza, "LEO," featuring Thalapathy Vijay, made its grand debut on October 19, 2023, amid a flurry of excitement and sky-high expectations worldwide. The film premiered in both Tamil and Telugu, receiving a phenomenal response from audiences. "LEO" is on the cusp of achieving a remarkable milestone, nearing the 500 Crore rupees mark in global box office earnings. Notably, this marks Vijay's third film to swiftly breach the 300 Crore rupees threshold.
Early reviews for this action-packed thriller began surfacing, with the first half of "LEO" receiving accolades for its brilliance. The film, however, grapples with some weaknesses in the second half, including unnecessarily prolonged action sequences and a somewhat feeble flashback. Nevertheless, the cinematic experience of Lokesh Kanagaraj's creations remains unmatched.
"LEO" marks the second collaboration between Vijay and Lokesh, offering fans a reunion with the beloved on-screen pairing of Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha after a hiatus of 14 years. Impressively, the movie managed to recoup its production costs in Telugu within just four days of its theatrical release, despite mixed reactions and stiff competition.
Despite receiving mixed feedback from both fans and critics, Thalapathy Vijay's "LEO" continues its steady march at the global box office, accumulating an impressive 506.4 Crore rupees within a week. It stands as the first film among Dussehra releases in Telugu to break even. "LEO" has also earned the distinction of being the fastest Tamil film to cross the 500 Crore rupees mark in global box office earnings. On its eighth day in theaters, the film is projected to generate approximately 276.24 Crore rupees from its Tamil and Telugu versions across India.
The digital streaming rights for "LEO," starring Thalapathy Vijay, have been secured for a substantial sum by none other than the industry giant, Netflix India. However, the movie will only make its digital streaming debut after its successful theatrical run. Given the fervor surrounding the film, it's likely to grace the streaming platform after a minimum of five weeks. As of now, Lokesh Kanagaraj's directorial is scheduled to begin streaming on November 21, an announcement that has sent fans into a frenzy of anticipation.
