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Leo Pre-Release Box Office Business: Thalapathy Vijay, Lokesh Kanagaraj combo earns Rs 400 crore already

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  After Vikram, Lokesh Kanagaraj announced his plans of making a gangster universe with some of the top names from the Indian Film Industry, predominantly from the Tamil Film Industry. The filmmaker announced that his next will be Leo fronted by Thalapathy Vijay and ever since the announcement, Leo has become the hottest film of the year in the home market. And why not? It marks the union of two of the biggest crowd pullers of Tamil Cinema. The gangster drama rides on a formidable ensemble including the presence of Sanjay Dutt as the antagonist. It is slated to be a big Pan India offing and slated to release in October 2023. Netflix gets Leo for Rs 120 crore Even before a single frame of the film is out for the public to pass their judgement on, we hear that Leo is a hot property for the buyers. According to the local trade sources, Leo is all set to become the first Tamil Film to have a pre-release recovery of Rs 400 crore with the sale of satellite, digital, music and theatrical righ

Vijay’s Varisu makes its OTT debut

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Thalapathy Vijay-starrer recent super hit movie Varisu finally makes its OTT debut today. Directed by the Tollywood filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally, the movie has Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead. As said earlier, the Sankranthi biggie is available for streaming in four Indian languages – Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam on Amazon Prime Video. For now, there is no word about the release of its Hindi version. Also, Vijay fans outside India can enjoy the Tamil version on Sun NXT and Simply South apps. Jayasudha, Prakash Raj, Sarathkumar, Srikanth, Shaam, Sangeetha, Yogi Babu, Khusbhu and others played significant roles in this family entertainer, produced by Dil Raju under his home banner Sri Venkateswara Creations. Thaman S has composed music for this biggie. Keep browsing this page to find more interesting OTT updates.

Vijay’s Leo: Dialogue writer confirms the return of this iconic character?

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Leo is one of the most-anticipated Kollywood movies this year. The recently released announcement teaser grabbed the eyeballs of many. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the movie is currently in its shooting phase. The latest news is that Leo’s dialogue writer Rathna Kumar posted a picture on his social media profile which created more expectations for the film. It is already known that Leo is a part of Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). In the picture, Rathna showcased the broken glass of Santhanam played by Vijay Sethupathi in Vikram. With this, it is almost confirmed that Santhanam played by Vijay Sethupathi is not dead in Vikram and will appear in Leo. However, we need to wait for the official announcement from the team. Leo has Trisha Krishnan as the female lead. Priya Anand, Sanjay Dutt, Gowtham Vasudev Menon, Mysskin, Arjun, Mathew Thomas, Mansoor Ali Khan, and others will appear in crucial roles in this biggie, produced by Seven Screen Studios. Anirudh Ravichander is the music direct

Varisu lyricst and writer Vivek's heartfelt statement about 'Thalapathy' Vijay - here's what he had to say!

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Lyricist Vivek penned a heartfelt statement about 'Thalapathy' Vijay on social media on Saturday, February 18. Sharing a photo of himself being kissed on the cheek by the Tamil superstar, the popular songwriter revealed on Twitter that the actor had cared for him like an elder brother, while also wishing only the best for him. Vivek wrote in his caption: "Some bonds are beyond words. In this unbelievable journey with you, u loved n cared for me like a big brother. All I ever want is best things to happen to best soul like u. In my artistic journey, Nothings gona beat this beautiful frozen moment. Love you for life My Thalapathy😘". Check out the tweet below:  Some bonds are beyond words. In this unbelievable journey with you, u loved n cared for me like a big brother. All I ever want is best things to happen to best soul like u. In my artistic journey, Nothings gona beat this beautiful frozen moment. Love you for life My Thalapathy😘 pic.twitter.com/jgUZAYMy44 — Vivek

Thalapathy Vijay-Rashmika Mandanna's Varisu to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on last week of February

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Streaming platform Prime Video has set February 22 as the date for the digital premiere of Thalapathy Vijay's latest movie "Varisu". The online release date of the movie was announced by Prime Video and producers Sri Venkateswara Creations. Vijay said he is thrilled that audiences in over 240 countries and territories will be able to watch the film when it streams on Prime Video. "'Varisu' is an extremely special film for me. Despite having a palatial backdrop, in essence it is deeply emotional and family-oriented. We had a phenomenal time making it, and are overwhelmed by the love and response the film has received thus far, from the audience that has watched it in cinemas. "And we're thrilled that even more of our fans in over 240 countries and territories will now be able to watch this film when it streams on Prime Video," the superstar said in a statement. Director Vamshi Paidipally said "Varisu" is a complete family entertainer th

Vijay's 'Leo' title teaser censored; video to be screened during Dhanush's 'Vaathi'

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Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj's film, which has been tentatively titled 'Thalapathy 67' during the launch, has been titled 'Leo' and the film's title was unveiled with an interesting teaser a couple of weeks back. Now, the latest update is that Vijay's 'Leo' title teaser has been censored, and the video will be screened during Dhanush's 'Vaathi'. The fiery video was well enjoyed by fans on video streaming, while several theatres have also specially screened the title teaser. Here is one more chance for Vijay fans to witness the 'Leo' title teaser on big screens as it will be screened during Dhanush's 'Vaathi', which is releasing in theatres tomorrow (Feb 17). 'Leo' makers are releasing 'Vaathi' in Tamil Nadu, and the makers have opted for the easy step by attaching the title teaser along with Dhanush's film to continue the promotion for the film. Meanwhile, 'Leo' makers are a little upset as se

'Varisu' becomes Vijay's highest-grossing film surpassing worldwide collection of 'Bigil'

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 'Varisu' has become Vijay's highest-grossing film, surpassing the worldwide collection of the actor's 2019 blockbuster 'Bigil'. 'Varisu', starring Vijay, was released in theatres during Pongal, and it competed with Ajith’s ‘Thunivu’ at the box office. The reunion of two movies after nine years created quite a stir, and there was a rift between both fans for the first few days. Movie has recently passed a month, and the picture is still running well in theatres.The film’s creators formally proclaimed the film’s Rs 300 crore achievement last week, and the film’s incredible reception in its fifth weekend has caused them to add further figures. 'Varisu' has allegedly made over Rs 310 crore worldwide, surpassing Vijay’s 'Bigil' revenues (Rs 305 crore worldwide) to become the actor's highest-grossing film. According to reports, the makers of 'Varisu' will soon release a new poster indicating the same, while Vijay’s followers will o

Photo Moment: Vijay kills the Kashmir chill with Team Leo

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Here is Kollywood star Vijay killing the winter chill in Kashmir with the team of his ongoing action drama, Leo. The unit members posed for this group picture while having fun around the bonfire. Also seen in the picture are the film’s director Lokesh Kanagaraj, actor-director Gautham Menon, cinematographer Manoj Paramhamsa and others. Lokesh took to Twitter and shared the picture this evening, which is currently going viral among Thalapathy fans with over 1.3 million views. Leo marks Vijay’s 67th project. The film is the third outing in Lokesh Cinematic Universe after Kaithi and Vikram. The film’s first schedule kick-started in Kashmir in February first week. The shooting also took place in Pehelgam for a few days. Trisha, who plays the female lead in the movie, also took part in the first schedule, but she had to fly to New Delhi after 2 days due to extreme cold. #Kashmir 🧊 #LEO 🔥 pic.twitter.com/YMmpg2392j — Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) February 10, 2023

'Varisu' box office collection: Vijay's 2023 Pongal release overtakes Rs 300 crores worldwide, makers confirm

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Vijay's 'Varisu' was released in theatres on January 11 during the occasion of Pongal and locked horns with Ajith's 'Thunivu' at the box office. The family drama opened with positive reviews and it gained attention from audiences of all kinds. Now, the latest update on the 'Varisu' box office collection is that Vijay's 2023 Pongal release has overtaken Rs 300 crores worldwide, and here's the official confirmation from the makers. After breaching the Rs 250 crore mark in 11 days, Vijay's family drama has taken some extended time to break into the 300 crore mark. The film has reportedly earned over Rs 300 crores globally at the end of day 26, and the makers have unveiled a new poster to confirm the film's achievement. 'Varisu' has reportedly earned over Rs 50 crores in Kerala and Telugu states, and this has added power to the film's box office collection. Meanwhile in Tamil Nadu, 'Varisu' (Rs 135 crores) has surpassed &#

Leo: Thalapathy Vijay’s Next With Lokesh Kanagaraj Already Recovers An Unbelievable Amount Of 246 Crores From Non-Theatrical Business?

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  Yesterday, the announcement promo of Leo was unveiled and as expected it shattered records even before completing 24 hours. Starring Thalapathy Vijay in a leading role, the film is helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. After the thunderous success of Vikram, Lokesh and Vijay’s collaboration is something everyone has their eyes on and one can only imagine the hype it carries. With the upcoming action thriller, Vijay and Lokesh will be reuniting after delivering a commercial success, Master. So it’s obvious that the film is in high demand among buyers. On top of that, it is rumoured to be a part of Lokesh’s universe i.e. in connection with Kaithi and Vikram, multiplying the excitement by infinity. All these factors have now landed the upcoming pan-Indian project in a super recovery mode. Even though the exact number isn’t confirmed, the budget of Leo is said to be in excess of 250 crores. Now, as per the report on Tracktollywood.com, the film has already recovered a staggering amount of 246 cror

Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj's Thalapathy 67 titled Leo. Official promo out

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 Vijay will soon be seen in Thalapathy 67, one of the biggest films of the year. The flick has garnered a fair deal of attention as it is reportedly set in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, which includes Kaithi and Vikram. Now, Thalapathy 67's official title is out. The biggie has been titled Leo. The film is billed as an action-thriller and is being directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. On Friday, February 3, Lokesh Kanagaraj took to Twitter to unveil the official title of Thalapathy 67. The film has been titled Leo. The makers shared a promo in which Vijay is seen in an intense and menacing avatar. The mean streak in his eyes is hard to miss. Going by the video, the flick is likely to explore the backstory of Vijay's character and highlight his quest for something 'bloody sweet'. Thalapathy Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj previously worked together in Master, which did well at the box office. Now, the two have reunited again for Leo, which is progressing at a brisk pace. #Leo https

Thalapathy 67: Director Lokesh Kanagaraj to Reveal Title for Vijay Starrer at This Time on February 3

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Lokesh Kanagaraj will announce the title for Thalapathy 47 on February 3. The film stars Trisha Krishnan, Vijay, Arjun Sarja, and Sanjay Dutt has also been welcomed on board the film. The title for Thalapathy 67 will be revealed on February 3 at 5 pm as announced by Lokesh Kanagaraj on Twitter. The first schedule of the movie will take place in Kashmir, and the makers also held a pooja for the film where Trisha and Vijay met. Thalapathy 67: Trisha Krishnan Reunites With Thalapathy Vijay and Celebrates Their Collaboration With This Lovely Pic! Lokesh Tweet #Thalapathy67TitleReveal 🔥 @ 5pm Tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/dWPnmS9Gdo — Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) February 2, 2023

Vijay and Trisha Krishnan come together for pooja ahead of Thalapathy 67 shoot, fans react 'it's been 14 years of wait'

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Thalapathy 67: Actors Vijay, Trisha and others attend a pooja ceremony ahead of the film shoot. The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial marks Vijay's reunion with co-star Trisha. After actor Vijay’s upcoming Tamil film Thalapathy 67 was officially announced, the makers held a pooja ahead of the film shoot. Recently, they shared the final list of cast members of the film. The first schedule of the movie will take place in Kashmir. Also read: Thalapathy 67: Fans spot Trisha Krishnan, Sathyaraj on list of those flying to Kashmir for shoot Thalapathy 67 is the tentative name of the film. It is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and marks his reunion with Vijay after Master.  The film's team released a new video where Trisha Krishnan and Vijay appeared together after a long time. The two collaborated previously in films like Ghilli and Thirupaachi. For the pooja ceremony, Trisha wore a beige colour saree while Vijay opted for a dark olive green shirt with denim pants. Besides them, actors Arjun