# Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo': Anticipation Increases as release date nears

Announcements · Published 2023-05-19 10:37:28

> Thalapathy Vijay Shines with "Varisu" as Excitement Builds for Upcoming Film "Leo".

[Thalapathy Vijay](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/thalapathy-vijay) has kicked off the year with a resounding success as his family drama "Varisu" emerges as a commercial hit. Fans are now eagerly anticipating his next project, "Leo," directed by [Lokesh Kanagaraj](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/lokesh-kanagaraj). With over 50% of the shoot already completed, the movie is slated for a Dusshera 2023 release.

Social media is buzzing with discussions about Vijay's next venture. Speculations suggest that Venkat Prabhu, the director behind [Naga Chaitanya](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/naga-chaitanya-akkineni)'s "[Custody](https://clapnumber.com/movies/telugu/custody)," will helm this new film. The official announcement about the project is expected to be just around the corner. While there were rumors about Vijay's interest in collaborating with Tollywood director [Gopichand](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/tottempudi-gopichand) Malineni, the Kollywood media refutes such claims.

Venkat Prabhu's recent film "[Custody](https://clapnumber.com/movies/telugu/custody)" failed to captivate audiences, making this unexpected pairing with Vijay all the more intriguing. According to reports, AGS Entertainment will be bankrolling the Vijay-Venkat Prabhu project, adding further anticipation to the upcoming collaboration.

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