Leo is all set to become the first Tamil Film to have a pre-release recovery of Rs 400 crore with the sale of satellite, digital, music and theatrical rights. “The digital rights of Leo have been sold to Netflix for a sum of Rs 120 crore (Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada). The satellite rights are with Sun TV for a sum of Rs 70 crore, where as Sony Music has acquired music rights for Rs 18 crore. There is a fight for the Hindi dubbed satellite rights between Set Max and Goldmines, and the deal will be locked in a fortnight. The price range for Hindi dubbed on satellite is around Rs 30 crore,” revealed a source close to the development.
Thalapathy Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj's Leo has become the first Tamil Film to earn Rs 400 crore before it's release. Creates a record across platforms. Detailed report
“Though the character is modelled as a father on paper, it’s essentially a gangster role. Both Sanjay Dutt and Thalapathy Vijay will be seen as a gangster in the film and share a unique dynamic in Leo,” revealed a source close to the development, adding further that the exact track of the two has been kept under wraps.
For those unaware, Thalapathy Vijay plays the role of a gangster in his 40s, who is staying in Kashmir, away from the world of gang wars by running a chocolate factory. “The plot has all the ingredients of a Lokesh Kanagaraj film – with all the elevation scenes, action blocks and high octane drama. The inter character conflicts is said to be one of the major highlights,” the source informed, adding further that the Leo shoot is expected to be wrapped up by mid-July.
Both Sanjay Dutt and Thalapathy Vijay will play the role of gangsters in Leo; Their on screen equation is said to be one of the major highlights of this Lokesh Kanagaraj film. Details