Leo: Petition Filed Against Director Lokesh Kanagaraj Demanding Psychological Evaluation Over Violence Shown in Thalapathy Vijay-Starrer
Thalapathy Vijay's 2023 hit Leo breaks the actor's flop streak but faces criticism for violence. Legal woes arise as a petitioner seeks a ban on digital release, accusing director Lokesh Kanagaraj of endorsing violence and demanding his psychological evaluation.
In 2023, the movie Leo, starring Thalapathy Vijay, emerged as a commercial triumph, breaking a streak of disappointments for the actor. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film garnered praise for balancing mass appeal with sophistication. However, criticism arose over Kanagaraj's direction and the film's explicit violence. Despite Vijay's acclaimed performance, Leo faces legal issues as a petitioner, Raju Murugan, seeks a ban on its digital release. Alleging excessive use of drugs and violence, Murugan calls for a psychological evaluation of the director, prompting a legal battle in the Madurai High Court. Lokesh Kanagaraj in Kerala! Fans Go Berserk As Leo Director Visits Theatre Post Thalapathy Vijay’s Film’s Massive Success (View Pics & Watch Video).
Petition Filed Against Leo Director Lokesh Kanagaraj
இயக்குநர் லோகேஷ் கனகராஜை முறையாக உளவியல் பரிசோதனை செய்ய வேண்டும் - உயர்நீதிமன்ற மதுரை கிளையில் மனுhttps://t.co/wupaoCz9iu | #LokeshKanagaraj #Leo #HighCourtBench #Madurai pic.twitter.com/TeMfFCIuOg
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