Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Thalapathy Vijay in the lead role, had a grand release in theatres on Thursday, with an overwhelming response at the box office. According to industry tracker Sacnilk.com, Leo has achieved a remarkable feat by recording the "biggest worldwide opening for a Kollywood movie."

This action-packed thriller has hit screens in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. The movie made its way to thousands of screens across the globe on Thursday morning. Renowned film trade analyst Ramesh Bala also shared on X that Leo surpassed the Rs 100 crore mark at the global box office on its opening day. He stated, "#Leo takes a Blockbuster opening WW on Day 1... 100 Cr+... A first for Thalapathy Vijay and Dir Lokesh

Based on early estimates by Sacnilk.com, the movie is expected to earn a net collection of Rs 63 crore across all languages in India on Day 1. In Tamil Nadu alone, the estimated gross is around Rs 32 crore, in Kerala it is approximately Rs 12.5 crore, in Karnataka it stands at Rs 14.5 crore, and in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, it is projected to earn Rs 17 crore. The total gross collection in India is anticipated to be around Rs 74 crore, with overseas earnings projected at Rs 66 crore.

In addition to its outstanding performance, 'Leo' has also outperformed Shah Rukh Khan's recent release, 'Jawan', in terms of worldwide day-one collections. While 'Jawan', directed by Atlee, grossed Rs 129 crore on its debut day, 'Leo' is estimated to have raked in a substantial Rs 140 crore worldwide.

Reports suggest that 'Leo' has set an outstanding record by achieving the biggest worldwide opening for a Tamil movie. Also, it has become the highest-grossing Tamil movie on its opening day in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala in 2023. These feats are particularly impressive considering the mixed reactions the movie received on its first day.

Leo is said to be a part of Lokesh Kanagaraj's cinematic franchise called "Lokesh Cinematic Universe," which has sparked significant curiosity among fans of Vijay and director Lokesh. Apart from Thalapathy Vijay, the film also features Sanjay Dutt, Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Sarja, Mansoor Ali Khan, Priya Anand, Mysskin, and Gautham Vasudev Menon in pivotal roles. The movie has been produced under the banner of Seven Screen Studio.

In conclusion, 'Leo' has kickstarted its box office journey on an extraordinary note, surpassing expectations and setting new records along the way. With its spectacular performances and compelling storyline, the movie has become a favourite among audiences across languages. As the success of 'Leo' continues to unfold, fans eagerly await more record-breaking projects from Thalapathy Vijay and director Lokesh Kanagaraj in the future.