In terms of worldwide cumulative earnings among the new releases, “Leo” took the lead with $48.5 million (achieved within four days), outshining “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which secured $44 million in the same duration.
In the ever-evolving world of cinema, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s latest Tamil-language masterpiece, “Leo: Bloody Sweet,” featuring the charismatic Vijay, burst onto the global stage, making its mark at the third position in the box office rankings over the past weekend. It raked in a whopping $31.2 million worldwide, as per the estimates disclosed by Comscore on a pleasant Sunday.
At the forefront of the weekend’s triumph was Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” an epic starring the illustrious trio of Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Lily Gladstone, soaring with $44 million. Close on its heels was “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” charming the audience with $41.5 million. Yet, in terms of worldwide cumulative earnings among the new releases, “Leo” took the lead with $48.5 million (achieved within four days), outshining “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which secured $44 million in the same duration.
Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Leo’ Roars into the Rs 100 Crore Club: A Box Office Triumph
A mesmerizing tribute to David Cronenberg’s 2005 cinematic gem, “A History of Violence,” “Leo” graced the screens on October 19. This action-packed thriller unveils the tale of a seemingly unassuming cafe owner portrayed by Vijay, who is compelled to confront his violent past.
The stellar cast includes luminaries like Sanjay Dutt, Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Sarja, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Madonna Sebastian, Priya Anand, Mysskin, Mansoor Ali Khan, George Maryan, and Mathew Thomas. The film’s production is in the capable hands of S.S. Lalit Kumar and Jagadish Palanisamy for Seven Screen Studio.
In the United States, “Leo” graced the screens under the banner of Prathyangira Cinemas and impressively earned $2.1 million over the weekend. Across the pond in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Ahimsa Entertainment took the reins and collected a commendable £1.07 million (equivalent to $1.3 million) in just three days of release.
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“Leo” gracefully extends the legacy of Kanagaraj’s Lokesh Cinematic Universe, which embarked on its journey with “Kaithi” in 2019, followed by “Vikram” in 2022, and in retrospect, even the 1986 title “Vikram.” Notably, characters from “Kaithi” and the 2022 “Vikram” found their way into the enthralling world of “Leo.”
This marks the second collaboration of the dynamic duo, Vijay, affectionately known as “Thalapathy” to his ardent fans, and Kanagaraj. Their previous venture, “Master” in 2021, was a resounding success, amassing $36 million. Following this, Vijay took the lead in “Beast” (2022) and “Varisu” (2023), both of which replicated the spectacular numbers of “Master.”
Kanagaraj’s “Vikram,” featuring the legendary Kamal Haasan, left a resounding impact on the Indian film industry in 2022, accumulating a staggering $60 million in gross revenues. The anticipation mounts for Kanagaraj’s upcoming 171st project, starring the South Indian cinematic icon Rajinikanth, which intriguingly remains untitled at this juncture. The cinematic world eagerly awaits another masterpiece from the maestro.