Vijay-starring “Leo: Bloody Sweet” is the fifth highest grossing Indian film of the year with $72 million. Its director Lokesh Kanagaraj is now in high demand.
The film got off to a winning start when it released in October, debuting in third position at the global box office with a $31.2 million weekend. The action-thriller follows a docile cafe owner (Vijay) who is incited to return to his violent past. The film name checks David Cronenberg’s 2005 film “A History of Violence.”
“It inspired me to write ‘Leo.’ ‘A History of Violence’ left its mark on me and from that this movie was born. ‘Leo’ is my tribute,” Kanagaraj told Variety. “The success of ‘Leo’ means a lot to not just me but the entire team.”
After a few shorts, Kanagaraj made his feature debut with “Maanagaram” (2017) and he also directed “Master,” starring Vijay. “Leo” is the latest instalment in Kanagaraj’s Lcu or Lokesh Cinematic Universe,...
The film got off to a winning start when it released in October, debuting in third position at the global box office with a $31.2 million weekend. The action-thriller follows a docile cafe owner (Vijay) who is incited to return to his violent past. The film name checks David Cronenberg’s 2005 film “A History of Violence.”
“It inspired me to write ‘Leo.’ ‘A History of Violence’ left its mark on me and from that this movie was born. ‘Leo’ is my tribute,” Kanagaraj told Variety. “The success of ‘Leo’ means a lot to not just me but the entire team.”
After a few shorts, Kanagaraj made his feature debut with “Maanagaram” (2017) and he also directed “Master,” starring Vijay. “Leo” is the latest instalment in Kanagaraj’s Lcu or Lokesh Cinematic Universe,...
- 11/7/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Karthi, the versatile actor who impressed the audience with his performance in Kaithi, has revealed some exciting details about the sequel of the blockbuster film. In a recent interview, Karthi confirmed that Kaithi 2 is on the cards and that he has already discussed the idea with director Lokesh Kanagaraj.
“Kaithi 2 is definitely happening. We have planned for it and Lokesh has a very interesting idea for the sequel. But we are not sure about the timeline of the movie. It depends on when Lokesh will be free from his other commitments and when I will be available. We don’t want to rush it and compromise on the quality,” Karthi said.
Kaithi Teaser
Karthi also shared some updates on his upcoming projects. He said that he has completed 50% of the shooting for his film with Nalan Kumarasamy, which is a dark comedy. He also revealed that he will...
“Kaithi 2 is definitely happening. We have planned for it and Lokesh has a very interesting idea for the sequel. But we are not sure about the timeline of the movie. It depends on when Lokesh will be free from his other commitments and when I will be available. We don’t want to rush it and compromise on the quality,” Karthi said.
Kaithi Teaser
Karthi also shared some updates on his upcoming projects. He said that he has completed 50% of the shooting for his film with Nalan Kumarasamy, which is a dark comedy. He also revealed that he will...
- 9/18/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Leo is a gangster drama film that marks the second collaboration of Thalapathy Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj after the blockbuster Master (2021)
The film also features Trisha Krishnan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mansoor Ali Khan and Mysskin in pivotal roles. The film has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Manoj Paramahamsa and editing by Philomin Raj. The film is produced by S. S. Lalit Kumar of Seven Screen Studio and co-produced by Jagadish Palanisamy.
The film is scheduled to be released in theatres worldwide on 19 October 2023, coinciding with the Diwali festival. The film will also have an English dubbed theatrical release for the first time for both Vijay and Lokesh.
Leo Glimpse
According to the latest report from Vikatan, the film will follow the new trend of releasing in two parts, similar to other big-budget films like Salaar: The Ceasefire, Pushpa 2: The Rule and Kgf: Chapter 2.
The film also features Trisha Krishnan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mansoor Ali Khan and Mysskin in pivotal roles. The film has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Manoj Paramahamsa and editing by Philomin Raj. The film is produced by S. S. Lalit Kumar of Seven Screen Studio and co-produced by Jagadish Palanisamy.
The film is scheduled to be released in theatres worldwide on 19 October 2023, coinciding with the Diwali festival. The film will also have an English dubbed theatrical release for the first time for both Vijay and Lokesh.
Leo Glimpse
According to the latest report from Vikatan, the film will follow the new trend of releasing in two parts, similar to other big-budget films like Salaar: The Ceasefire, Pushpa 2: The Rule and Kgf: Chapter 2.
- 8/9/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Sardar 2, the much-awaited sequel to the blockbuster spy thriller Sardar, starring Karthi in the lead role, has confirmed its music director. The makers of the film have announced that Yuvan Shankar Raja, the popular composer and singer, will be scoring the music for the film. This will be Yuvan’s third collaboration with director Ps Mithran, after Irumbu Thirai and Hero. Yuvan will be replacing Gv Prakash Kumar, who composed the music for the first part of Sardar.
Sardar 2 will continue the story of Vijay Prakash, a former police officer who joins a secret spy agency to fight against a powerful enemy. The film is expected to have high-octane action sequences and thrilling twists and turns. The film will also feature Vijay Sethupathi as the main antagonist, who will lock horns with Karthi in an epic showdown. The rest of the cast and crew details are yet to be revealed.
Sardar 2 will continue the story of Vijay Prakash, a former police officer who joins a secret spy agency to fight against a powerful enemy. The film is expected to have high-octane action sequences and thrilling twists and turns. The film will also feature Vijay Sethupathi as the main antagonist, who will lock horns with Karthi in an epic showdown. The rest of the cast and crew details are yet to be revealed.
- 8/1/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
KollywoodKarthi also said that he is looking forward to teaming up with his brother, actor Suriya, but is unsure if Suriya’s character from ‘Vikram’, Rolex, will be making an appearance in ‘Kaithi 2’.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeActor Karthi is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Viruman which is set to hit the big screens on August 12. Ahead of the release, the actor revealed to the media in a promotional event that he will be shooting for Kaithi 2 in 2023. 2019 Tamil film Kaithi was helmed by director Lokesh Kanagaraj and garnered positive responses from audiences and critics alike. When he was questioned by a journalist about the possibility of having a sequel, he replied saying that the film will go on floors once director Lokesh completes the shoot for Vijay’s Thalapathy 67. Dream Warrior Pictures, the production house that bankrolled Kaithi, had announced the sequel in 2019 immediately after the success of the first part.
- 8/10/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
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