Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Leo’ is slated to be released in theatres on October 19, but a civil court in Hyderabad has passed an order to withhold the film’s release until October 20.
This comes after Naga Vamsi of Sithara Entertainment filed a case, claiming that he has the rights to the title ‘Leo’ and demanded the filmmakers change the name in his plea.
The news was shared on social media by trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan. He tweeted, ‘BREAKING: #LEO Telugu release STOPPED till 20th October 2023. The Court has issued restraining orders to withhold the Telugu release until 20th October in response to the petition filed against the usage of the title ‘LEO’ in Telugu.’
‘Leo’s release has not been a celebration as it should have been for millions of fans. The movie still doesn’t have a confirmed time for the first show.
Seven Screen Studio appealed to the Madras High Court to let the Tamil Nadu government allow early morning shows. While refusing to allow the 4 a.m. show, the court asked the government to reconsider its decision to not allow 7 a.m. shows.
The state is yet to come out with its decision.
Except for Tamil Nadu, the film has early morning shows in Kerala and Karnataka. Pudhucherry government has also given permission for 7 a.m. shows.
Meanwhile, Leo’s ticket sales have been incredible. Trade analysts predict the film will earn more than Rs 70 crore on the first day.
‘Leo’ will be released in multiple languages–Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. Anirudh Ravichander, who struck gold with Rajinikanth starrer ‘Jailer’, has also composed the songs for ‘Leo’.
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