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'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: 

'Thalapathy' Vijay's Leo is scheduled for a massive worldwide release starting October 19 and director Lokesh Kanagaraj has collaborated with filmmakers Rathna Kumar and Deeraj Vaidy for the dialogues in the action drama film. The duo recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Galatta to talk about the upcoming film and shared several interesting details, including an exciting piece of information about the title card. Informing that Vijay has watched the film, Rathna revealed that the actor hugged Lokesh Kanagaraj after their screening of Leo. Deeraj Vaidy then chimed in with a strong assurance that there would not be a single person who would walk out of the cinema disappointed after watching the film. 

Rathna Kumar then revealed a big exciting detail about the 'Thalapathy' Vijay title card saying, "I will be watching Leo in theatres three or four times for the animation alone. They brought in a person solely to work on that and such is the amount of hard work that has been put in." He added, "Whether you watch in a theatre where the film will be played 20 minutes after advertisements are shown or on screens where fans watch it after celebrations inside the theatre premises it's going to be a film that will resonate across all centers." Both Rathna and Deeraj have been sharing their excitement for Leo and this latest statement about the 'Thalapathy' Vijay title card will no doubt be yet another big reason for fans to throng ti theatres to witness Vijay in action on the big screen. 

Rathna Kumar shot to the limelight on a sensational note in his directorial debut Meyaadha Maan (2017), which he followed up with the smash hit Aadai (2019) while collaborating with Santhanam in Gulu Gulu (2022), whereas Deeraj Vaidy entered Tamil cinema with the SIddharth-starrer Jil Jung Juk (2016). Featuring music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, Lokesh Kanagaraj's Leo has Vijay paired with Trisha after 15 years, with Sanjay Dutt, Arjun, Mysskin, and Sandy master cast in negative roles, while Gautham Menon, Priya Anand, Mansoor Ali Khan, Mathew Thomas, among others set to be seen in pivotal roles. 

Watch Rathna Kumar and Deeraj Vaidy talk discuss Leo in the video below: 

'Thalapathy' Vijay's Leo directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj is scheduled for a massive opening starting October 19 and the film's dialogue writers Rathna Kumar and Deeraj Vaidy sat down for an exclusive interview with Galatta to talk about what fans can expect to witness in theatres. Rathna Kumar and Deeraj Vaidy, who themselves are directors in Tamil cinema, spoke about Vijay's performance in a six-minute single-shot scene and how everyone was left emotional after it was filmed. Rathna Kumar, who has directed Meyaadha Maan (2017) and Aadai (2019), and previously wrote the dialogues in Master (2021) and Vikram (2022), opened up on Vijay's performance in the six-minute single-shot scene and said, "When we went to shoot during that schedule, I confidently told Lokesh that he could give the scene paper to Vijay sir without reading it himself. He too didn't have the time then to have a look at it and told me that he went to another place to see a location. He said that he gave the scene paper to Vijay sir and the shooting too was completed. It's a six-minute single-shot scene. I don't how that scene is going to turn out in the final cut." 

Rathna Kumar continued, "The plan on the day of filming that single-shot scene was to shoot only that one scene. So, the entire set was well-prepared since it's an energy-consuming scene and we wanted no technical issues to occur during the filming and go for another take. A thorough planning was done since there were a couple of more characters involved. It was an anxious atmosphere along the lines of several cameras waiting to capture the moment of a bomb blast. It was almost like we wouldn't be able to go for another take. Once that scene was shot, everyone started crying and Lokesh forgot to call it a 'cut'. The scene was a real blast and extremely emotional. It is in that scene that Vijay sir speaks that cuss word in a flow since it's an emotional moment." 

Speaking about the atmosphere at the Leo shooting spot, Rathna Kumar said, "After filming that scene, everyone got emotional and hugged each other. There were still four hours of shooting remaining for the day, but Lokesh said that there was no scene, shot, or frame that would satisfy him on that day going forward. He added that he didn't know if he or anyone would be able to film anything that day or if anybody would act like that. He said that he wanted that performance to be his memory for the day when he goes to sleep. And, that is when he called a pack up for the day at the shooting spot, and the scene was shown to Lalit sir on the laptop, who started to cry after watching the performance." He continued, "We were wondering whether he cried because the pack-up for the day was called at noon itself, but he too was quite moved. At the time, I was at my office regarding the work of my film, and Lokesh called and asked me to come over to the shooting spot immediately. I was wondering why they called a pack-up at 3 p.m. When I went there, I too was shown the scene. My eyes were also filled with tears. Lokesh asked me what could be shot after such a performance and that is why he called a pack-up. It was almost like everyone had cried during that scene."

Watch Rathna Kumar and Deeraj Vaidy talk about Leo in the video below:

The stage is set for the grand release of the highly-anticipated Leo trailer coming out later today (October 5) and the team of the upcoming 'Thalapathy' Vijay-starrer has been delivering treats for fans in the form of posters of the stars featuring in the film. The first poster for leading actress Trisha Krishnan released earlier today has generated a huge response on social media amidst the excitement for the gangster action drama film's trailer. With the excitement skyrocketing by the hour for the Leo trailer release, popular Tamil filmmaker Rathna Kumar, who has written the dialogues in the film, has now dropped a big hint in his reaction to Trisha's latest poster. 

Rathna, who has written the dialogues in Leo along with the film's director Lokesh Kanagaraj and filmmaker Deeraj Vaidy of Jil Jung Juk fame, shared Trisha's poster on his Instagram Stories and revealed that her character will be coming face-to-face with an individual who scares people intentionally. He wrote, "It's Fight or Flight When you face a Fear Mongerer" (sic) while also including flushed face and collision emojis. Rathna Kumar's latest statement about Trisha in Leo hints at her coming across either Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt, who is playing a character named Antony Das, or 'Action King' Arjun cast as Harold Das, considering their conflict will be against Vijay appearing in the titular role of Leo Das. 

Leo marks the third time Rathna Kumar has written the dialogues for a Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial after Master (2021) and Vikram (2022), and fans expect him to once again deliver power-packed mass lines for 'Thalapathy' Vijay in the film releasing worldwide in cinemas on October 19. Featuring music composed by 'Rockstar' Anirudh Ravichander, the film will see Vijay, Trisha, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun sharing screen space with Mysskin, Mansoor Ali Khan, Gautham Menon, Priya Anand, Sandy master, Mathew Thomas, among others, who have been cast in vital supporting roles. 

Hit Tamil director Rathna Kumar has posted a photo on his social media pages with blockbuster filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj hinting at their new project. Known best for his films Meyaadha Maan (2017), Aadai (2019), and Gulu Gulu (2022), this new picture with the caption "New Beginnings" and the hug and folded hands emojis, has left fans excited about what they're cooking considering the duo have been frequently collaborating over the years. Although no other details have been shared, it is strongly speculated that the upcoming venture is going to be directed by Rathna, with Lokesh Kanagaraj being a part of the project in the capacity of screenwriter. 

New Beginnings 🫂🙏 pic.twitter.com/6eqE43upKm

— Rathna kumar (@MrRathna) July 17, 2023

Earlier this year, leading actor-producer Raghava Lawrence opened up on doing a film with Rathna Kumar as the director and Lokesh Kanagaraj serving as the screenwriter. Speaking at the Raghava Lawrence fans festival, the Rudhran actor addressed how he wasn't able to be a part of Vikram (2022) starring Kamal Haasan, and said that he had discussed with Lokesh Kanagaraj about doing another film. Raghava Lawrence said, "He (Lokesh Kanagaraj) is doing the story and screenplay for a project, which will be directed by Rathna Kumar, and we are still in discussion." It can be assumed at this stage that the script and screenwriting work on the duo's project has been completed and the official announcement will also likely carry the cast and crew details. 

It is to be noted that Rathna Kumar assisted with the dialogues in 'Thalapathy' Vijay's Master (2021), while also reuniting with Lokesh Kanagaraj once again for the upcoming Leo, which is scheduled to open in cinemas worldwide on October 19. Fans are now waiting for Vijay's Leo to hit screens as all eyes are on Lokesh Kanagaraj and Rathna Kumar to top their game compared to their work in the Tamil superstar's Master. 

'Thalapathy' Vijay’s Leo is the next big film of director Lokesh Kanagaraj that has created huge excitement among fans and movie buffs. The film has a huge cast and the latest addition to the cast was said to be Anurag Kashyap, the popular Bollywood director confirmed the news by sharing a fan post on social media. Now, a dialogue writer and close friend of the director, Rathna Kumar, has shared a fan-made picture that says Leo has a huge bunch of directors part of the film. It includes directors Mysskin, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Anurag Kashyap and Amsoor Ali Khan as a part of the cast and dilaogue writers Rathan Kumar and Jil Jung Juk fame director Dheeraj Vaidhy. The director has shared the post on Instagram storiesand stated “More in the list”.

This comment by Rathna Kumar hints that more directors could be part of Leo, but official confirmation is awaited. The film has created a huge buzz as it is said that the film as it markers the second collaboration between 'Thalapathy' Vijay and the director Lokesh Kanagaraj and is the next in line after the record-breaking film Vikram with 'Ulaganayagan' Kamal Haasan in the lead role. This new post shared by Rathna Kumar on his Instagram hints at the presence of more directors in the film and has created ripples among fans.

Leo will see the comeback of the celebrated on-screen couple; 'Thalapathy' Vijay and Trisha after over a decade. The film will also have a huge cast that includes Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, Action King Arjun, Priya Anand, Sandy master, Malayalam actor Mathew Thomas and others in important roles. The film also has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The first single and first look poster from the film was released recently. It is set to release in October 2023.

'Thalapathy' Vijay's Leo is one of the anticipated films of the year that is directed by blockbuster filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj. The filming of the movie reportedly happened in Chennai over the last months. Now, Rathna Kumar who is a close associate of the director and the dialogue writer of Leo has shared a new photo from Talakona. The photo shows the director and dialogue writer standing in front of a sign that says 'Andhra Pradesh Forest Department Visitors Centre CBET Talakona.' This photo has become viral and has created massive speculation that the shooting of the film Leo has moved to this location. 

 

 

 

 

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A video showing actor Vijay greeting fans who gathered in the shooting location of Leo in Talakona in Andhra Pradesh has also become viral on social media. The 6-second long video shows Thalapathy coming out from amidst a line of buses and waving a 'hi' to fans. Though there is no official announcement regarding the shooting of the film with the videos and the photo shared by the dialogue writer Rathna Kumar, it is said that the cast and crew of the film Leo are now shooting the film in the Andhra Pradesh in Talakona. 

The exciting film Leo will mark the second collaboration of 'Thalapathy' Vijay and director Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film will also have Trisha playing the female lead and fans are expecting to see the actress share screen space with the actor after over a decade. The film also has a huge star cast that includes Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sharja, actor Mansoor Ali Khan, directors Mysskin and Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priya Anand, Sandy Master, Mathew Thomas in important roles. The film is set to release in multiple languages on October 19 and the first single from the film that was released recently and was also sung by the actor Vijay titled Naa Ready.

We're less than a week away from the grand theatrical release of 'Ulaganayagan' Kamal Haasan's Vikram coming out in cinemas worldwide on June 3. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and featuring music by Anirudh Ravichander, the upcoming action thriller also stars 'Makkal Selvan' Vijay Sethupathi and Malayalam star Fahadh Faasil in pivotal roles, while Suriya is making a cameo appearance alongside an ensemble supporting cast. With promotions underway for Vikram, Rathna Kumar, who served as the dialogue writer for Vikram with Lokesh Kanagaraj, has now in an exclusive interview spoken in detail about the process of the making of the Kamal Haasan-starrer, while also shedding light on the plans for the tentatively titled Thalapathy 67. 

Rathna, who had earlier written the story, screenplay, and dialogues for Vijay's Master with Lokesh Kanagaraj, has revealed that he will once again be teaming up with the blockbuster duo to be a part of Thalapathy 67. Upon being asked about his association with Vijay's next after Thalapathy 66, which is currently being directed by Vamshi Paidipally, Rathna stated, "The audience will get an idea about Thalapathy 67 after Vikram's release. As far as Thalapathy 67 goes, we are not discussing much at this point." When queried about the kind of film Thalapathy 67 will be, Rathna added, "Both (Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj) are clear that there's an important reason for them to team up this time. It will be more dynamic (உக்ரம்) thank Vikram."

There has been tremendous buzz surrounding Thalapathy 67 ever since the release of Master after it was revealed that Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj could be joining hands once again. As of now, no other names or a production banner has been revealed to be a part of the project and all sights are set for that elusive announcement, which is expected to be out as Thalapathy 66 reaches its completion. On the other hand, Rathna Kumar has directed films like Meyaadha Maan and Aadai, and is awaiting the release of his next titled Gulu Gulu in June, which has Santhanam in the lead role. 

Watch Rathna Kumar talk in detail about Kamal Haasan's Vikram and Vijay's Thalapathy 67 in the video below:

Director Rathna Kumar shot to fame with his very first movie Meyaadha Maan. This Vaibhav starrer turned out to become a hit and launched the careers of many people, including the lady leads - Indhuja and Priya Bhavani Shankar/ Rathna Kumar's stocks further rose with his second directorial, the highly controversial Aadai. It is well known that he is working in Thalapathy Vijay’s Master as an additional screenplay writer. During an exclusive interaction with Galatta, Rathna Kumar spoke a little bit about Master. When we asked about a specific punch dialogue that will make all fans go crazy, he replied saying: 
 
“First of all, Master is not that kind of a movie. There won't be too many punch dialogues in it. However, Pon Parthiban mentioned in a recent interview that when we have a Mass star-like Thalapathy Vijay, even normal dialogues turn into punch dialogues and that is very true! We cannot guess which of the dialogues in the movie would be turning into punches! However, I can guarantee that the interval-block would be a blast! There is a special something in the interval... A dialogue... It would be amazing! The interval dialogue would be superb! The entire theatre is going to erupt for that dialogue. However, I feel that there will be amazing reception for quite a few other dialogues too!

As soon as the lockdown is uplifted and theatres reopen, Thalapathy Vijay's Master will be one of the first films to hit the screens and bring back the crowd to the theatres. The film has humongous expectations among the fans and general audience. As we all know, the entire nation is following a complete lockdown and on that note, one of the fans designed an imaginary picture that depicts what the Master team could be doing during the quarantine period. In the picture, there's Thalapathy Vijay who is listening to songs, and then there's Vijay Sethupathi and Arjun Das who are playing Ludo.

We also see Lokesh Kanagaraj doing something busy on his mobile phone, while music composer Anirudh and poster designer Gopi Prasannaa are spotted busy with their respective professions. The design was neatly done and it looked very creative. Gopi Prasannaa appreciated the designer for his work and said it looked nice. On the other hand, Master's dialogue writer and Aadai fame director Rathna Kumar shared his imaginary thoughts on what the Master team could be doing. He tweeted, ".@Dir_Lokesh probably playing Red Redemption and @gopiprasannaa designing the #Master Trailer release poster."

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😍😎. @Dir_Lokesh probably playing Red Redemption and @gopiprasannaa designing the #Master Trailer release poster 😉 https://t.co/TJoz7TIFn4

— Rathna kumar (@MrRathna) April 26, 2020