'Thalapathy' Vijay's Leo is all set for a massive worldwide theatrical release starting October 19 and the film marks the big reunion of the Tamil cinema superstar with Trisha after 15 years. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and featuring music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, the upcoming mass action drama also has dialogue written by filmmakers Rathna Kumar and Deeraj Vaidy, who have now shared details about the leading actress' character and performance in the film. The duo, who themselves have established themselves as filmmakers in Tamil cinema, recently sat down for an exclusive interview with National Award-winning film critic Baradwaj Rangan, the Editor-in-Chief of Galatta Plus, to talk about how they sketched out Trisha's character in Leo while giving an explanation of how she will be seen on an equal level with Vijay in the film.
Speaking about Trisha's character in Vijay's Leo, Rathna and Deeraj said, "Lokesh has conceived her character as an equally strong and powerful person in writing as well. When Lokesh narrated the story, he said that her character would be solid. So, we both discussed a lot about Trisha's character and she has given a layered performance on different levels throughout the film. The emphasis was on her character to not falter at any point." He added, "We had to find a balance on how this character had to be as she has a strong role in this film. And, there's an all-woman scene in the film, which is quite powerful and will change the image of Lokesh's heroines. Trisha will be playing an important and equal role as much as the protagonist."
Among the several big highlights in Leo, the film will mark the fifth time Vijay and Trisha will be seen on the big screen together after ruling the Tamil cinema screens in the 2000s in films Ghilli (2004), Thirupaachi (2005), Aathi (2006), and Kuruvi (2008). Watch Rathna Kumar and Deeraj Vaidy in conversation with Baradwaj Rangan in the video below:
