A mild-mannered man becomes a local hero through an act of violence, but it brings forth consequences with connection to a dangerous world, one which will shake his carefully constructed life to its very core.

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Film Cast:

• Parthiban / Leo Das: Vijay
• Antony Das: Sanjay Dutt
• Harold Das: Arjun Sarja
• Sathya: Trisha Krishnan
• Joshy Andrews: Gautham Vasudev Menon
• Mathi “Chintu”: Baby Iyal
• Siddharth ‘Siddhu’: Mathew Thomas
• Napoleon: George Mariyan
• Deepa Andrews: Priya Anand
• Shanmugan: Mysskin
• Shanmugam’s Son: Sandy
• Elisa Das: Madonna Sebastian
• Hridhayaraj D’Souza: Mansoor Ali Khan
• Antony’s henchman: Babu Antony
• Shruthi: Janany Kunaseelan
• Gabbi: Ramakrishnan
• Judge: Denzil Smith
• Occult Priest: Vaiyapuri
• Shruthi’s Husband: Sachin Mani
• Shanmugan’s brother-in-law: Madhusudhan Rao
• Parthiban’s Advocate: Santhi Mayadevi
• Public Prosecutor: Leela Samson
• Das and Co. Member: Dinesh
• Shanmugam’s Wife: Santhi Master
• Veterinary Doctor: Jawahar
• Daniel (Uncredited): Anurag Kashyap
• Escort: Maya S. Krishnan
• Vikram (voice): Kamal Haasan
• Sathya (Voice): Chinmayi Sripaada

Film Crew:

• Dialogue: Lokesh Kanagaraj
• Playback Singer: Anirudh Ravichander
• Producer: Lalit Kumar
• Stunt Coordinator: Anbumani
• Stunt Coordinator: Arivumani
• Director of Photography: Manoj Paramahamsa
• Lyricist: Vishnu Edavan
• Dialogue: Deeraj Vaidy
• Dialogue: Rathna Kumar
• Art Direction: Sathees Kumar
• Editor: Philomin Raj
• Choreographer: Dinesh
• Costume Designer: Pallavi Singh
• Costume Designer: Eka Lakhani
• Costume Designer: Praveen Raja
• Sound Designer: Sachin Sudhakaran
• Sound Designer: Hari Haran
• Publicist: Gopi Prasannaa
• Sound Mixer: Kannan Ganpat
• Executive Producer: Ramkumar Balasubramanian
• Co-Producer: Jagadish Palanisamy
• Production Controller: K. T. S. Swamynathan
• Still Photographer: D Maneksha
• Playback Singer: Siddharth Basrur
• Public Relations: Riaz K. Ahmed
• Colorist: Glen Castinho
• Color Assistant: Nesika Rajakumaran
• VFX Supervisor: H. Monesh
• Lyricist: Heisenberg
• Digital Intermediate: Igne
• Playback Singer: Vijay
• Lyricist: Asal Kolar
• Graphic Novel: John Wagner
• Graphic Novel: Vince Locke

Movie Reviews:

• MUSHIDO_SKARSGARD: Title: Leo (2023) – A Struggle to Capture the Essence of “A History of Violence”
• Rating: ★★☆☆☆
• “Leo,” directed by the acclaimed Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring the iconic Vijay, attempts to traverse the thematic terrain of “A History of Violence” but falls short of grasping its captivating allure. Despite the solid musical accompaniment by Anirudh Ravichander, the film’s narrative coherence falters, leaving the viewer grappling with an incoherent storyline.
• Inspired by the narrative themes of “A History of Violence,” “Leo” endeavors to delve into the complexities of identity, violence, and redemption. However, it stumbles in its execution, failing to weave these elements into a cohesive plot. The film’s narrative lacks clarity and depth, leaving audiences bewildered and disconnected from the central storyline.
• Although “Leo” showcases some commendable action scenes, they serve as fleeting moments of excitement amidst a sea of narrative confusion. While these sequences may provide temporary thrills, they ultimately fail to salvage the film’s overarching shortcomings.
• In terms of character development, “Leo” struggles to engage the audience on a meaningful level. Despite being portrayed with sincerity by Vijay, the protagonist lacks the depth and complexity necessary to anchor the story. As a result, viewers find it difficult to invest emotionally in Leo’s journey, diminishing the impact of the film’s thematic exploration.
• Visually, “Leo” offers glimpses of potential with its cinematography and aesthetic choices. However, these aesthetic elements are overshadowed by the film’s narrative inconsistencies, preventing them from fully immersing the audience in the world of the story.
• In conclusion, “Leo,” directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and featuring Vijay in the lead role, falls short of its ambition to capture the essence of “A History of Violence.” Despite its solid musical accompaniment by Anirudh Ravichander and moments of impressive action, the film ultimately fails to deliver a compelling cinematic experience, leaving viewers longing for the depth and resonance of its source material.