We get chills merely by saying or reading the word Leo. What about the moviegoers who have waited and are still waiting? Through his acting and dancing, Thalapathy Vijay has captured the hearts of the public and helped make the film a box office success.With a lot of cinematic anger, director Lokesh Kanagaraj fills this "A History of Violence" retelling with various (action) genre tropes like gunpowder and actor Vijay like ammo, only to miss.Leo, acted by Thalapathy Vijay, is one of the most eagerly awaited movies of the year. Die-hard fans rushed to see the action movie on opening day when it was released on October 19. As they watched morning shows, fans could be seen outside of theaters in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and other locations.
Leo, the movie starring Thalapathi Vijay and Sanjay Dutt, was recently brought up by superstar Rajinikanth, who remarked, "I pray to God, that movie should become a huge hit."In order to make the release a big event, Seven Screen Studios Production has petitioned the Madras High Court asking for permission to enable the movie to be exhibited in theaters throughout Tamil Nadu as early as 4 am on the day of its release. The court did not issue any orders addressing the request for shows at 4 AM, though.
The story of Parthiban, an animal rescuer and café owner, is told in the movie. Parthiban and his family, including wife Sathya (Trisha) and their two children, reside in Himachal Pradesh. As previously remarked by Lokesh, the movie emphasizes Thalapathy's everyday, unassuming life by depriving him of a spectacular introduction or impactful dialogue at first. He does, however, get embroiled in a number of problems as the story progresses and garner media attention.As things get worse, his tale spreads across the nation, attracting the attention of violent criminals who see a striking resemblance between him and former mobster Leo Das, the son of notorious warlord and tobacco tycoon Antony Das (Sanjay Dutt). Despite the fact that it was supposed that Leo perished in a horrific fire accident, Antony and his brother Harold (Arjun) are sure that Parthiban is Leo after seeing his picture. While Parthiban battles to defend himself and his family, the rest of the movie centers on their quest to learn the truth.much though Vijay's entrance deviates from the standard Thalapathy formula, Lokesh gives him something much more exciting, similar to what NTR Jr. got in SS Rajamouli's RRR: a confrontation with a hyena that preys on humans. Instead of showcasing his physical prowess in this moment, Lokesh focuses on Parthiban's mental alertness and presence of mind, departing from the formulaic Vijay movies.
The movie adequately justifies the instigating incident and the point of no return (PONR), much like A History of Violence did, but with a more violent exhibition. As multiple attempts are made on Parthiban's life under the guise of Leo, the first half of the film deftly navigates through the different challenges the protagonists face. This seems to have properly prepared viewers for the dramatic events that would unfold in the second half.But in the second half, the subject is reduced to just one: Is he really a Leo? This one-sided emphasis hurts the broader plot, creating a sense of repetition and leaving the spectator hoping for a quick resolution that will allow the narrative to go on. However, by saving the revelation for the very end, the focus of the movie is reduced to just this one element.
Manoj Paramahamsa, the film's cinematographer, creates magic in each frame, while Lokesh, along with colorist Glen Castinho, provide a distinctive visual treatment that is in keeping with the film's setting and departs from the color scheme used in other LCU movies. Stunt performers Anbariv had less room than Vikram here, yet they still performed the action sequences beautifully. The VFX team also merits praise for their excellent work, as the scenes needing visual effects demonstrated brilliance, in contrast to what is typically seen in high-budget Indian movies.
