'Leo's 'Naa Ready' poster row: Altered after controversy on promoting smoking

etimes.in / Oct 14, 2023, 12:05 IST

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The makers of Vijay's film 'Leo' have altered the poster of the song 'Naa Ready' following controversy. The original poster showed Vijay smoking a cigarette while holding a gun, which led to accusations of promoting smoking. The new poster has removed the cigarette but kept the gun. The movie makers have added disclaimers for smoking and drinking scenes but have not cut them. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, 'Leo' also stars Trisha, Sanjay Dutt, and Anurag Kashyap in a cameo role. The film is set to release on October 19.

'Leo's 'Naa Ready' poster row: Altered after controversy on promoting smoking

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Vijay is all geared up for the release of his film 'Leo'. The movie is set to release on October 19 and the promotions are in full swing. With just 5 days left for the release, the movie makers have now altered the poster of the song 'Naa Ready' after a controversial row. The song 'Naa Ready' was launched last month and it was sung by Vijay. The poster of the song portrayed Vijay smoking a cigarette while holding a gun and it went controversial as many regional political parties shared their views stating that the actor is indirectly promoting the habit of smoking and adding to that said that being a social figure his influence will be high on the youth.
Now the altered poster has Vijay without the cigarette and has him only holding the gun.The movie makers through out the movie has added a disclaimer in smoking and drinking scenes and have not cut down the scenes. The movie makers released the new poster, announcing the song in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam.
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, 'Leo' stars Vijay, Trisha, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun, Priya Anand, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mysskin, Mansoor Ali Khan, Mathew Thomas and Sandy among others. Anurag Kashyap plays a cameo role in the movie. The movie's music is composed by Anirudh Ravichadner and the makers have launched the three songs - 'Naa Ready', 'Badass' and 'Anbenum' from the movie.

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