Lokesh Kanagaraj: 'Thalapathy Vijay's Leo is a special film, I've experimented'

Amid soaring anticipation from fans, filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj is eagerly awaiting the release of his highly anticipated movie, Leo, starring Thalapathy Vijay in the lead role. In a recent interview, Lokesh expressed his excitement about showing the film to the audience, while also revealing that there is still a significant amount of post-production work to be done.

"Leo is a very special film for me. I have tried something experimental. I have no words to describe the amount of work that Vijay anna put in for this movie. And I am eager to show everything to the audience. We have completed the production, and the next three months are post-production," Lokesh shared in the interview.

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The movie, which boasts an ensemble cast including Trisha, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun, Priya Anand, Mysskin, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and others, promises to be a cinematic extravaganza produced on a grand scale. Lokesh Kanagaraj has taken great care to safeguard the sanctity of the project, and Leo is set to expand the cinematic universe of drug lords and heroic spies created by the talented director. 

This marks the second collaboration between Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj after the blockbuster hit 'Master,' further heightening expectations for Leo. The filmmaker described it as a "100 per cent Lokesh movie," indicating that he has had the freedom to create the film he envisioned after the success of 'Vikram,' starring Kamal Haasan.

Lokesh had previously hinted that Leo would follow in the footsteps of Kaithi , presenting a non-stop action thriller that deviates from the conventional template of Vijay movies, often known for dance numbers and romantic sequences. His latest comments re-emphasize his commitment to offering a fresh cinematic experience with 'Leo,' reiterating that the movie will stand apart from the typical Vijay films.

Leo is due in cinemas on October 19.