Lokesh Kanagaraj directed Leo starring actor Vijay in the lead is an upcoming gangster action thriller that is all set to release in theaters worldwide on October 19, 2023 [Thursday]. The advance bookings for the movie opened in Kerala on October 15 [Sunday], and the presales numbers have already put Leo on the No: 1 spot on movies with highest box-office openings in the state. 

At Rs. 7. 3 Cr, Leo presales has dethroned the Kannada hit KGF: Chapter 2 (2022). With 3 more days left till Leo's release, it is estimated that Leo will set an unprecedented box-office record in Kerala.

Top 5 Kerala Box Office Openings

1. Leo (Tamil) - Rs. 7.3 Cr. (Releasing October 19, 2023)
2. KGF: Chapter 2 (Kannada) - Rs. 7.25 Cr.
3. Odiyan (Malayalam) - Rs. 6.76 Cr.
4. Beast (Tamil) - Rs. 6.62 Cr.
5. Marakkar: Lion of The Arabian Sea (Malayalam) -  Rs. 6.27 Cr. 

Kerala's estimated box-office is only next to Leo's home turf; In Tamil Nadu, the movie is expected to rake in Rs. 28-30 Cr+ on day 1. 7 Screen Studios, producers of Leo are currently awaiting a Madras high court verdict on special 4 AM and 7 AM shows grant, which is expected to be out tomorrow i.e. October 17, 2023 [Tuesday].