Leo Director Lokesh Kanagaraj Injured During Film’s Promotions In Kerala

Lokesh Kanagaraj shared this image. (courtesy: Dir_Lokesh)

New Delhi:

Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is basking in the success of his latest release Leo, starring Vijay in the lead role, suffered a minor injury during the film’s promotions in Palakkad, in Kerala. The director, who was supposed to address his fans at Ragam theatre in Thrissur and later at Kavitha theatre in Kochi, then cancelled his plans, reported news agency PTI. On X (earlier known as Twitter), the filmmaker shared a selfie with fans and wrote, “Thank you Kerala for your love.. Overwhelmed, happy and grateful to see you all in Palakkad. Due to a small injury in the crowd, I couldn’t make it to the other two venues and the press meeting. I would certainly come back to meet you all in Kerala again soon. Till then continue enjoying #Leo with the same love.”

A source close to the filmmaker told PTI, “He consulted a doctor at a hospital in Palakkad itself and later left for Coimbatore. He may stay there or might leave for Chennai for further treatment.”

See Lokesh Kanagaraj’s post here:

Thank you Kerala for your love.. Overwhelmed, happy and grateful to see you all in Palakkad.

Due to a small injury in the crowd, I couldn’t make it to the other two venues and the press meeting. I would certainly come back to meet you all in Kerala again soon. Till then… pic.twitter.com/JGrrJ6D1r3

— Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) October 24, 2023

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s latest release Leo is part of ‘Lokesh Cinematic Universe’, which also includes Karthi-led Kaithi and Vikram, headlined by film veteran Kamal Haasan. The film features Vijay with Sanjay Dutt and Trisha.

Leo which released last week, is smashing all records. According to a report by Variety, the film has managed to collect $48.5 million (after four days) and it has left Leonardo DiCaprio’s Killers Of The Flower Moon behind at the global box office, which has garnered $44 million.