Thalapathy' Vijay's Leo has taken a sensational start in cinemas around the world after its release on October 19. The mass action drama directed by blockbuster filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj and powered by music composed by Anirudh Ravichander has now also shattered box office records in the United Kingdom. On Friday, October 20, Leo's UK distributor revealed that the film has collected £462.4K (UK: £451.1K and Ireland: £11.3K), which also includes £16,232 from premieres, thus securing the top spot for the all-time best opening day gross for an Indian film.
This latest box office collections report for Leo has come as sweet news for 'Thalapathy' Vijay's fans everywhere after the film created a massive all-time record even before its release by going past the day 1 records previously set by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan and Pathaan released this year. The film's UK distributor too has in a statement on X further said that the Vijay-starrer will be creating new all-time record benchmarks in the days going forward declaring that they will not be beaten for some time. The response for Leo has been massive in cinemas worldwide as fans have been sharing their response on social media with much enthusiasm.
Thalapathy Vijay setting new records overseas that won’t be beaten for some time. The opening for #LEO has exceeded everyone’s already high expectations. https://t.co/IPQHXI2XAP
— vithurs (@vithurs_) October 20, 2023
'Thalapathy' Vijay's Leo is witnessing a stunning start everywhere and the demand for tickets has been huge, with many cinema halls across Tamil Nadu and Kerala opening extra special shows. Fans are now waiting for the official worldwide box office collection report as there is a big buzz that the film has comfortably crossed the 100-crore mark on day 1. Leo is the Vijay, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Anirudh trio's second outing together after their blockbuster, Master (2021), and also stars Trisha as the female lead, with Sanjay Dutt, Arjun, Mysskin, and Sandy master cast in negative roles, while Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mansoor Ali Khan, Priya Anand, Mathew Thomas, Baby Iyal, among others also are seen making appearances.
