'Leo' Declared A Money-Spinner Despite Hesitation On The 1000 Crore Milestone

Amidst tremendous anticipation, Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay's pan-India gangster drama, "Leo," was released on October 19, sparking an enthusiastic response from fans and raising hopes that it could follow in the footsteps of Bollywood's record-breaking success stories. However, in a recent interview, the film's producer, SS Lalit Kumar, tempered these lofty expectations by indicating that the movie may not reach the coveted Rs 1,000 crore milestone, particularly in terms of its Hindi version's box office collections.

Nonetheless, Kumar expressed his satisfaction with the enthusiastic response "Leo" has garnered since its theatrical release, branding it a substantial financial success. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, "Leo" has seamlessly become a part of the Language-Culture-Universal (LCU) cinematic movement. The film also boasts a star-studded cast, including Trisha, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun, with Anirudh Ravichander's chart-topping soundtrack adding to its appeal.