Leo
Parthiban is a mild-mannered cafe owner who fends off a gang of murderous thugs and gains attention from a drug cartel claiming he was once a part of them.
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj · Action · Crime · Drama · 164 min · 2023
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Director
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Writer
Lokesh Kanagaraj, Rathna Kumar, Deeraj Vaidy
Studio
Seven Screen Studio
Release
21 Nov 2023
Runtime
164 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
A humble wildlife rescuer must confront his troubled past when a group of ruthless burglars threatens his family, leading to a violent confrontation that puts him on trial. As he fights for survival, he's forced to confront the truth about his own identity. A complex web of loyalty and deception ensnares him, threatening to destroy everything he holds dear.
Cast & Characters
Joseph Vijay
Shanmugam
Mysskin
Elisa Das (Voice dubbed by Smruthi K)
Madonna Sebastian
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $42.2M, Leo has grossed $71.8M worldwide — about 1.7x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Leo is part of TMDb's "Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU)."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Lokesh Kanagaraj has directed 6 films in our catalog, including Vikram, Master.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Lokesh Kanagaraj visited Vijay at his residence and narrated a script which impressed him after the success of Master in early 2021?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Did You Know that the film's estimated budget was upto crore, with Vijay reportedly receiving as an advance and a chunk of the profits as his remuneration?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Did You Know that Lokesh initially wanted Prithviraj Sukumaran to play one of the main antagonists but he declined due to scheduling conflicts?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Leo holds 7.2/10 on IMDb (73,373 votes), 82% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (7.2/10 on IMDb (73,373 votes), 82% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leo's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Leo holds a 82% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Leo's IMDb rating?+
Leo has a 7.2/10 rating on IMDb from 73,373 votes.
Is Leo good? What are critics saying?+
Leo holds 7.2/10 on IMDb (73,373 votes), 82% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is Leo?+
Leo has a runtime of 164 min.
Who directed Leo?+
Leo was directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.
Where can I watch Leo?+
Leo is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Critical reception of "Leo" was mixed, with praise for Vijay's performance, technical aspects, and action sequences. However, writing received criticism from many critics. Some reviewers found the film enjoyable despite its formulaic nature, while others felt it fell short due to a weak storyline and underwhelming emotional impact.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
