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Leo

- Bloody Sweet!

A mild-mannered man becomes a local hero through an act of violence, but it brings forth consequences with connection to a dangerous world, one which will shake his carefully constructed life to its very core.

Release Date : 2023-10-18

Language :Tamil

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Seven Screen StudiosThe Route

Production Country : India

Alternative Titles : LEO: Bloody Sweet

Cast

Vijay

Character Name : Parthiban / Leo Das

Original Name : Vijay

Gender : Male

Sanjay Dutt

Character Name : Antony Das

Original Name : Sanjay Dutt

Gender : Male

Arjun Sarja

Character Name : Harold Das

Original Name : Arjun Sarja

Gender : Male

Trisha Krishnan

Character Name : Sathya

Original Name : Trisha Krishnan

Gender : Female

Gautham Vasudev Menon

Character Name : Joshy Andrews

Original Name : கௌதம் மேனன்

Gender : Male

Baby Iyal

Character Name : Mathi "Chintu"

Original Name : Baby Iyal

Gender : Male

Mathew Thomas

Character Name : Siddharth 'Siddhu'

Original Name : Mathew Thomas

Gender : Male

George Mariyan

Character Name : Napoleon

Original Name : George Mariyan

Gender : Male

Priya Anand

Character Name : Deepa Andrews

Original Name : Priya Anand

Gender : Female

Mysskin

Character Name : Shanmugan

Original Name : Mysskin

Gender : Male

Sandy

Character Name : Shanmugam's Son

Original Name : Sandy

Gender : Male

Madonna Sebastian

Character Name : Elisa Das

Original Name : Madonna Sebastian

Gender : Female

Mansoor Ali Khan

Character Name : Hridhayaraj D'Souza

Original Name : Mansoor Ali Khan

Gender : Male

Babu Antony

Character Name : Antony's henchman

Original Name : Babu Antony

Gender : Male

Janany Kunaseelan

Character Name : Shruthi

Original Name : Janany Kunaseelan

Gender : Female

Ramakrishnan

Character Name : Gabbi

Original Name : Ramakrishnan

Gender : Male

Denzil Smith

Character Name : Judge

Original Name : Denzil Smith

Gender : Male

Vaiyapuri

Character Name : Occult Priest

Original Name : Vaiyapuri

Gender : Male

Sachin Mani

Character Name : Shruthi's Husband

Original Name : Sachin Mani

Gender : Male

Madhusudhan Rao

Character Name : Shanmugan's brother-in-law

Original Name : Madhusudhan Rao

Gender : Male

Santhi Mayadevi

Character Name : Parthiban's Advocate

Original Name : Santhi Mayadevi

Gender : Female

Leela Samson

Character Name : Public Prosecutor

Original Name : Leela Samson

Gender : Male

Dinesh

Character Name : Das and Co. Member

Original Name : Dinesh

Gender : Male

Santhi Master

Character Name : Shanmugam's Wife

Original Name : Santhi Master

Gender : Male

Jawahar

Character Name : Veterinary Doctor

Original Name : Jawahar

Gender : Male

Anurag Kashyap

Character Name : Daniel (Uncredited)

Original Name : Anurag Kashyap

Gender : Male

Maya S. Krishnan

Character Name : Escort

Original Name : Maya S. Krishnan

Gender : Female

Kamal Haasan

Character Name : Vikram (voice)

Original Name : Kamal Haasan

Gender : Male

Chinmayi Sripaada

Character Name : Sathya (Voice)

Original Name : Chinmayi Sripaada

Gender : Female

Reviews

M

MUSHIDO_SKARSGARD

@MUSHIDO_SKARSGARD

2024-03-19

Title: Leo (2023) - A Struggle to Capture the Essence of "A History of Violence" Rating: ★★☆☆☆ "Leo," directed by the acclaimed Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring the iconic Vijay, attempts to traverse the thematic terrain of "A History of Violence" but falls short of grasping its captivating allure. Despite the solid musical accompaniment by Anirudh Ravichander, the film's narrative coherence falters, leaving the viewer grappling with an incoherent storyline. Inspired by the narrative themes of "A History of Violence," "Leo" endeavors to delve into the complexities of identity, violence, and redemption. However, it stumbles in its execution, failing to weave these elements into a cohesive plot. The film's narrative lacks clarity and depth, leaving audiences bewildered and disconnected from the central storyline. Although "Leo" showcases some commendable action scenes, they serve as fleeting moments of excitement amidst a sea of narrative confusion. While these sequences may provide temporary thrills, they ultimately fail to salvage the film's overarching shortcomings. In terms of character development, "Leo" struggles to engage the audience on a meaningful level. Despite being portrayed with sincerity by Vijay, the protagonist lacks the depth and complexity necessary to anchor the story. As a result, viewers find it difficult to invest emotionally in Leo's journey, diminishing the impact of the film's thematic exploration. Visually, "Leo" offers glimpses of potential with its cinematography and aesthetic choices. However, these aesthetic elements are overshadowed by the film's narrative inconsistencies, preventing them from fully immersing the audience in the world of the story. In conclusion, "Leo," directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and featuring Vijay in the lead role, falls short of its ambition to capture the essence of "A History of Violence." Despite its solid musical accompaniment by Anirudh Ravichander and moments of impressive action, the film ultimately fails to deliver a compelling cinematic experience, leaving viewers longing for the depth and resonance of its source material.