Vijay’s ‘Leo’ gets a heartwarming response from Kerala

Vijay starrer ‘Leo’ has hit the big screens today (Oct 19), and it's a jamboree of sorts across the nation, especially in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The superstar has a devoted fanbase, which he built by consistently delivering blockbuster films. And his latest venture, 'Leo,' is no exception. The Lokesh Kanagaraj’s directorial is receiving an overwhelmingly heartwarming response in Kerala.‘Leo’ which is also the biggest Tamil release in Kerala, with 655 screens solely dedicated to the Vijay starrer has turned the cinemas into a carnival.
Fans of Vijay flocked to the theatres in Kerala, early in the morning to watch the first day of first show. X (formerly Twitter) is filled with videos and photographs of fans gathered outside the theatre premises in Kerala and celebrating the film. A netizen has now shared footage from a few theatres in Kerala’s Alappuzha, which suggests that the celebrations are at their peak.
'Leo' has reportedly accomplished an extraordinary feat by hosting 480 early morning fan screenings throughout Kerala, captivating an astounding audience of 1.38 lakh viewers!

An industry tracker earlier confirmed that the film is receiving positive feedback from Kerala, Karnataka, and overseas. “Early glowing & positive reports coming in from #Kerala, #Karnataka & #Overseas indicate #LEO is all set to be a mega blockbuster!” he posted.

Netizens who went for the early morning shows in Kerala have dropped their reviews on X.
A netizen penned, "The movie delivers a solid first half, followed by a somewhat average second half where the crucial flashback portion fails to add depth to the storyline. Although the emotional and post-flashback scenes are well-executed, the flashback itself is essential for establishing character dynamics. In sum, it's a watchable experience, even though the references to the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU) feel somewhat contrived. Vijay's performance is impressive, but Lokesh's direction falls slightly short of his best."
“#Leo shines in the execution and scene-making, even with a usual story. #LokeshKanagaraj Superb music and BGM by #Anirudh. #Vijay is brilliant. Entertains and connects emotionally in its totality. Must Watch in the theatre for the experience,” another Twitter forum wrote.

‘Leo’ also has Sanjay Dutt, Trisha, Arjun, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mysskin, Mansoor Ali Khan and Priya Anand in important roles.