The excitement was further amplified as Leo was believed to be part of the much-hyped Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). However, upon release, the film received a mixed response from audiences and critics alike, with many feeling it didn’t quite live up to the pre-release buzz.
One of the major points of criticism was the flashback portion in the second half, which explored Vijay’s backstory. Viewers felt that this segment significantly slowed down the film’s momentum, especially after a gripping and well-executed first half.
In a recent interview, director Lokesh Kanagaraj admitted that the flashback was not as impactful as intended. He revealed that he was uncertain about including it at all. “Parthiban, Vijay sir’s character, is not someone who would break into a dance. We portrayed him as a composed, grounded person throughout the first half. There was no traditional intro song or dance number. Still, I felt fans would expect some dance, so we added the coffee shop scene with his kid,” he explained.
Lokesh also shared the pressure he faced from a production and marketing standpoint. “There was a demand for a dance number, so I inserted one during the flashback sequence. Ideally, I needed 30 minutes to establish the backstory properly, but theatre constraints forced me to compress it into 18 minutes. That decision affected the storytelling, and I take full responsibility for it,” he said candidly.
Despite the criticism, Leo managed to draw crowds, but its potential was hindered by narrative compromises — something Lokesh himself openly acknowledges.
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