Vijay’s action thriller, “Leo,” which was released on October 19, 2023, has proven to be a massive success at the box office. In just one week, the film earned close to 300 crores and is making waves worldwide. Although it faced a slight dip in earnings after entering its second week, it has regained momentum over the weekend.
South Cinema’s Triumph
While the state of Bollywood films at the box office isn’t particularly impressive, the South Indian film industry is making significant strides. Lokesh Kanagaraj’s action thriller, “Leo,” is a testament to this success. This recently released Tamil film has been raking in substantial earnings worldwide, moving at the pace of a bullet train. It did experience a slight drop in collections during the week but has regained its pace over the weekend.
Week 1: A Grand Start
The Tamil film “Leo,” which opened to a collection of 65 crores, started on a high note. However, there was a notable dip in earnings starting from the seventh day. Nevertheless, the weekend has once again brought a significant increase in the movie’s earnings.
Saturday’s Bumper Earnings
Weekends are typically expected to bring a boost in movie earnings, and “Leo” has lived up to these expectations. As per early trade reports, Vijay’s “Leo” garnered approximately 14 to 15 crores on Saturday. This is a substantial increase compared to the 7.65 crores it earned on the ninth day.
Approaching the 300-crore Mark
The pairing of Vijay and Trisha Krishnan has been remarkable, with “Leo” approaching the 300-crore mark within just ten days. It’s a significant achievement for the film. As of now, it has accumulated nearly 284.9 crores, and it is anticipated to cross the 300-crore mark on Sunday.
Day-wise Collections:
- Day 1: 64.8 crores
- Day 2: 34.25 crores
- Day 3: 38.3 crores
- Day 4: 39.8 crores
- Day 5: 34.1 crores
- Day 6: 30.7 crores
- Day 7: 13.4 crores
- Day 8: 8.9 crores
- Day 9: 7.65 crores
- Day 10: 14-15 crores (Early Estimates)
- Lifetime Collection: 284.9 crores
Worldwide Success
In terms of worldwide collections, “Leo” is setting new records for earnings. The film is on the verge of crossing the 500-crore mark worldwide. So far, the movie has grossed 489.15 crores.
Vijay’s “Leo” has certainly made its mark, proving that it’s not only a regional hit but also a worldwide success. The film continues to draw audiences and achieve significant milestones at the box office.