Leo movie review and box office collection LIVE Updates: Official! Vijay's action drama earns Rs 148 crore on day 1

Leo, starring Vijay Thalapathy and directed by Lokesh Kangaraj, has received a massive opening at the box office. Film trade analyst Girish Wankhede predicts that the film will cross Rs 200 crore in its first week. Despite not being released in national multiplex chains due to a tussle over the OTT release window, Leo has garnered a dedicated fan following globally.

Vijay starrer 'Leo' has met the expectations of the fans on the opening day, and it turned out to be a hit at the box office. Here's the latest update on the film's box office collection. Vijay-Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Leo' is now the highest-grossing Tamil film on day 1, and the film reportedly earned over Rs 135 crore on the first day. Despite solid numbers from the domestic, the massive numbers from the overseas market helped the Vijay starrer to emerge as a number-one Tamil film on the opening day. Here's the box office breakdown of the film's overseas numbers.

Vijay's 'Leo', which is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj released on October 19, and the much-awaited Tamil film occupied a wide number of screens. Fans are eager to know the film's box office collection, and the opening day collection of Vijay's is out now. 'Leo' has reportedly earned close to Rs 135 crore worldwide on day 1, and the action drama has shattered the opening day collection of all previous Tamil films. In Tamil Nadu, 'Leo' has reportedly grossed close to Rs 38 crore, and it's now the highest-grossing film in the state on day 1.

Exclusive trailer of Chiyaan Vikram's Dhruva Natchathiram played during interval during Vijay's LEO.

The Vijay starrer has performed well in Telugu in both Andhra Padesh and Telangana with a strong occupancy and it is said that the movie will have grossed more than Rs 12 crore in these two states on day 1.

Producer Archana Kalapathy took to Twitter to wish the actor on release of his film 'Leo'. Her tweet read, "Here is wishing our #Thalapathy @actorvijay Sir, my dear @trishtrashers @Dir_Lokesh @anirudhofficial @Jagadishbliss @7screenstudio and the entire cast and crew for #Leo to become a Block O Blockbuster at the BoxOffice Can’t wait to see FDFS tomorrow @agscinemas."

Director Atlee who is a huge fan of actor Vijay took to social media to wish the actor for his film 'Leo'. Taking to Twitter, Atlee said, ""Congratulations on one more blockbuster to your cap @Dir_Lokesh bro, @anirudhofficial bro ❤️❤️❤️ my sweetest & most hardworking @Jagadishbliss baby & to dearest thalapathy @actorvijay Anna #Leo."

Actor Kathir who was reportedly claimed to be part of VIjay's 'Leo', took to social media to say that, "Can’t wait for the world to go crazy???? #Leo Though I’m not a part of Leo, this team is a family & it is more than yet another film release for me personally. Huge respect & much love @actorvijay na @Dir_Lokesh @Jagadishbliss @anirudhofficial @7screenstudio ! Best wishes team."

Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Vijay starrer is said to mint more than Rs 60crore at box office in India today and is expected to gross more than Rs 50 crore in abroad as the film is running well in the US, UK and Germany. On whole, the movie is said to gross Rs 115 crore after day 1 of its release worldwide.

The Vijay-starrer 'Leo' made its debut on the big screens today (Oct 19), and the film has kicked off with an impressive start, generating substantial numbers in bookings. The buzz for 'Leo' in the USA has been substantial, with premiere shows scheduled for the popular region. Here's the latest update on the 'Leo' box office collection from the USA premieres, with reports indicating a staggering $1.5 million in earnings. The action-packed drama has marked itself as Vijay's highest-grossing film in USA premieres. However, it falls short of surpassing Rajinikanth's 2016 release 'Kabali' ($1.9 million), securing the second spot for all-time Tamil films in the USA premiere. The North American gross for 'Leo' is estimated to exceed $2 million, a remarkable achievement for the Vijay-starrer.

'Leo' fever grips Madurai, Vijay's fans dance, scream and cheer out loud outside theatres. Thalapathy Vijay's much-awaited film Leo is finally in theatres and is getting an overwhelming response from the audience. Fans have already declared it a blockbuster.

Leo is an action thriller and the film is filled with gruesome violent fight scenes. Taking to Twitter, a movie audience praised the film's second half for its meticulous action sequences. The tweet read, "#Leo very good 1st half followed by decent 2nd half..last 40mins action sequence???? Vijay, Arjun, Anirudh ???????? Leo Leo Leo.... Winner."

'Leo' starring Vijay, hit the big screens today and the film is receiving a positive response, especially in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The movie has attracted a large fanbase, with 655 screens dedicated solely to the film in Kerala. Fans have been flocking to the theaters for the first day, 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.

Fans of actor Vijay, director Lokesh Kanakaraj and other actors thronged the cinemas from early morning in Tamil Nadu and Kerala to watch the first-day first show of the action-packed thriller movie on Thursday (October 19)

Set in Himachal Pradesh, animal rescuer and coffee shop owner Parthiban (Vijay) becomes a local hero after rescuing the town from a Hyena attack.

Vijay starrer Leo has been released in theatres today and the film got a massive response from fans. With the extensive love showered by the movie audience for the Lokesh Kanagaraj's directorial, co-producer Jagadish took to social media to share his gratitude through a heartfelt note. He said, "The day we have been running to reach for the past 1.5 yrs, is finally here. It was a memory filled with extreme emotions of joy, arguments, pressure and lot more. Finally, happy to handover to you and hope everyone enjoys it as much as we did."

A couple got married at a theatre that screening 'Leo', and they receive wishes from fans.