Young and talented Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj is currently working on the action thriller Leo, featuring star actor Vijay in the lead role, with Trisha Krishnan as the female lead.

During a recent interview, Kanagaraj made a shocking statement that he doesn’t have any plans to make more films in his career. He expressed his desire to try his hand at the cinema and explore the LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe) concept with the help of his producers. Furthermore, he mentioned that he intends to retire from filmmaking after completing 10 films, leaving his fans and the Tamil film industry stunned. Some netizens even dubbed him the Quentin Tarantino of Kollywood in light of his statement.

The shoot of Leo will soon be completed, and post-production works will commence thereafter. The film boasts a talented ensemble cast, including Priya Anand, Sanjay Dutt, Gowtham Vasudev Menon, Mysskin, Santi Mayadevi, Mathew Thomas, Mansoor Ali Khan, and others in prominent roles.

Produced by Seven Screen Studios, the film features music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Leo is set to release worldwide in multiple languages on October 19, 2023.