Leo is one of the anticipated films of ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay, who is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a special treat to his fans, The makers of the film, helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, have shared the first look of the film on social media. It was released at midnight today and became an instant topic of discussion. The first single from the film is also set to release ta 6.30 PM today and the song titled Na Ready composed by Anirudh Ravichander will also be sung by the actor Vijay. Here are some of the hidden details in the first-look poster that we noticed:
Hyena
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj has been dropping references of animals in relation to the characters in the film from his previous blockbuster film Vikram. Leo first-look poster shows a Hyena with its salivating mouth open. Hyenas are normally shown in a negative shade in many pop-cultural movies like in the Hollywood films The Lion King and The Jungle Book. These animals known for their small structure are not glorified like Tiger or Lion, but the director has used it here with the leading actor of the film Vijay. Hyenas are predators which live in clans and are known for their adaptability. It is speculated that the film could be a part of the LCU.
Bloodied Leo
Previously, the makers of the film revealed the titles of the film like chocolate covered in gold foil with Leo written on it. Now, the first look poster of the film features a bloodied Leo like it was dipped in blood.
The Hand
Apart from the teeth and splattering blood that’s shown in the first look poster as the character played by the actor Vijay swings the sledgehammer. There is a hand in the left side corner of the poster. The hand could signify a call for help or it could be the person on whom the actor is showing his rage.
The look of ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay
The first photo shared by the actor 'Thalapathy' Vijay after he joined Instagram was from Kashmir during the shooting of the film. The poster that was released announced the title of the first single from the film Na Ready and the actor sporting a new look hwere and he looked young in it. Now, this first-look poster shows the actor in the character of a middle–aged man with a salt-and-pepper look.
Icy-winter weather
The background of the poster shows an icy cold hilly reaction and the whole post reflected the theme. It also has the caption “In the world of untamed rivers and calm waters either become divine goods or dreaded demons.” The director had also shared the tweet about Leo with the emojis ice and cold showing the dual shades of the character played by actor Vijay and the first single also had the caption ‘Alter Ego’. Rathna Kumar a dialogue writer for the film shared the poster with the caption “Until the Lion learns how to write, every story will glorify the hunter”.
There could be more hidden details in the first look poster of Leo, that has a massive star cast that includes Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sharja, Mysskin, Gautham Menon, Mansoor Ali Khan, Priya Anand, Sandy Master, Mathew Thomas among another in important roles with 'Thalapathy' Vijay and Trish. There is also a speculation that a second look could be released today.