Box-Office: Thalapathy Vijay's LEO surpasses Rajamouli's RRR

HYDERABAD: Despite receiving mixed reviews and facing criticism, the film "Leo" is performing exceptionally well at the box office. In Tamil Nadu, it is setting new records and is on track to surpass the earnings of films like "Vikram" and "Jailer" in the coming days.

The film's long-term performance will determine whether it can surpass the success of "Ponniyin Selvan 1." Notably, "Leo" has already outperformed the highly anticipated "RRR" in overseas markets during its opening weekend, grossing over 18 million dollars, while "RRR" collected around 16.5 million dollars during the same period.

"Leo" now boasts the second-highest opening weekend earnings among South Indian films, with "Baahubali 2" holding the top spot at approximately 22.5 million dollars. This remarkable performance underscores the box office phenomenon created by Lokesh Kanagaraj's directorial venture.

"Leo" is produced by S.S. Lalit Kumar under the banner of Seven Screen Studio. The film's remarkable success highlights its popularity and the impact it has had on the box office.