3 FEB 2023

Thalapathy 67 is
Leo
Bloody Sweet

AYAAN PAUL CHOWDHURY

title reveal promo

Sony Music India just released the official title reveal promo for Vijay's next blockbuster film titled - Leo.

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the BOSS

Thalapathy Vijay seems to be playing a chocolate baron in Leo. But there's obviously more to it than meets the eye.

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the first collab

Lokesh Kanagaraj and Vijay first collaborated for the action superhit Master, which got a theatrical release on Pongal 2021.

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the third collab

Following the success of Master, Kangaraj announced plans for a third collaboration with Vijay, marking the actor's 67th film.

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thalapathy 67

The reunion had thus been tentatively titled 'Thalapathy 67', with its cast and crew teasing social media with reveals over the past week.

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teasers

A handmade poster was unveiled earlier this week to announce the date and time of the 'Thalapathy 67' title, which has had fans in a frenzy ever since.

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trisha's return

Tamil actress Trisha will join Vijay as lead in the film, marking their fifth film together after Kuruvi, Ghilli, Thiruppachi and Aathi. 

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kollywood debut

Also part of its ensemble cast, Sanjay Dutt makes his Tamil cinema debut after featuring in the Telugu blockbuster KGF: Chapter 2 last year.

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ensemble cast

The film will also star Arjun Sarja, Gautham Menon, Priya Anand, Mysskin, Sandy, Mathew Thomas, and Mansoor Ali Khan in crucial roles.

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music

Anirudh Ravichander is composing the soundtrack for the film, in his fourth collaboration with Vijay and third collaboration with Lokesh Kanagaraj.

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lokesh cinematic universe?

With last year's Kamal Hassan blockbuster Vikram as a part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, it seems likely that Leo will be the next segment in Kangaraj's 'LCU'.

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streaming and tv

Netflix acquired the streaming rights for ₹160 crore while Sun TV purchased the satellite rights for the film for ₹80 crore.

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filming and release

Principal photography commenced on 2 January, 2023 and the film is slated for a Dussehra release on October 19, 2023.

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