PremiumLeo: Malayalam actors who shine in the Lokesh Kanagaraj-Vijay action thriller
Earlier, Prithiviraj Sukumaran was approached to play a significant role in Leo
Last Updated: 03.02 PM, Oct 19, 2023
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s eagerly-awaited film Leo, starring Vijay, made a spectacular debut in theatres across the world. The action-packed movie saw a remarkable release, capturing a substantial number of screens to set a new record for a Tamil film. The most discussed aspect of the film has been its cast. From references to the LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe) to the extensive ensemble, Leo has captivated fans with its gripping storyline and outstanding performances by actors.
Malayalam stars from previous LCU movies
Lokesh's LCU franchise has featured impressive stars from various languages, with a notable presence from the Mollywood industry. Bringing together a powerhouse of talents, we saw Narain play the pivotal role of Inspector Bejoy in both Kaithi and Vikram. From Fahadh Faasil and Chemban Vinod Jose to Kalidas Jayaram, Malayalam stars had stellar performances in Vikram. Director Lokesh had also revealed in an interview that he had initially approached Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran to play the role of Harold Das in Leo. As the film is already garnering acclaim from viewers, let's take a look at the Malayalam stars who play pivotal roles in Leo.
Warning: Spoilers ahead!
Babu Antony
The Malayalam star plays the sidekick, or right-hand man, of Sanjay Dutt’s character, Antony Das.
Mathew Thomas
The Thanneer Mathan Dinangal fame star, known for his resemblance to Vijay, plays Siddharth, who is the son of Vijay's character, Parthiban, in Leo.
Madonna Sebastian
The Premam actor plays the role of Elisa Das, Anthony's (Sanjay Dutt's character) daughter.
Santhi Mayadevi
The Malayalam actress who shot to fame with Drishyam 2 plays a lawyer in the action thriller.