Lokesh Kangaraj shares a BTS video from the sets of 'Leo' as the Kashmir schedule waps

    The third installment in the LCU gets one step closer to completion.

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    The first schedule of the highly anticipated VIjat starrer Leo has finally wrapped and the cast and crew have been filming in extreme conditions in Kashmir since February.

    Director Lokesh Kanagaraj shared a new BTS video of the Kashmir shoot, in which he thanked all the cast and crew for the work and support.

    The cast and crew are taking a short break, and Leo's second schedule is expected to start in Chennai next month.

    According to a recent report, Lokesh Kanagaraj has big plans for the climax of the movie, which will be shot in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad.

    There has been a lot of speculation about the plot of the movie and there is a rumor that the movie has a similar plot to the 2005 Hollywood action movie 'A History of Violence'.

    In which a family man is forced to confront this violent past after he encounters someone from his old life as a gangster.

    Leo will see Vijay and Trisha reunite after a gap of 15 years, their last movie together was the 2008 action movie Kuruvi.

    This movie will also mark their fifth collaboration after Ghilli, Thirupaachi, Aathi, and Kuruvi, three of which have been massive box-office successes.

    Recently Thalapathy Vijay showed off his brand new avatar for the upcoming Leo, this new look confirmed the fact that the actor will be seen sporting two different looks in the movie.

    The movie will be the third installment in the franchise following 2019's Kaithi which starred Karthi and 2022s Vikram which starred Kamal Haasan in the lead.

    The franchise has grossed around 530 crores at the box office. Leo also marks the second collaboration between Lokesh and Vijay after 2021's Master.

    The full cast of the movie includes Vijay, Trisha, Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mysskin, Mansoor Ali Khan, Priya Anand, Manobala, and Janany Kunaseelan.

    The cinematography will be handled by Manoj Paramahamsa. The movie will be edited by Philomin Raj who worked on the previous entries of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe.

    Meanhwile it has been announced that director Lokesh Kanagaraj will be working on Kaithi 2 after the release of Leo with Karthi reprising his role as Dilli.

    Leo will hit theaters worldwide on 20 October 2023.