UK was an overseas market where actor Vijay's latest release Leo was expected to record the highest opening for any Indian movie. Ahimsa Entertainment, distributors of Leo in the region have now officially updated that Leo's UK day 1 box-office is a whopping £535K i.e. Rs. 5.39 Cr. Additionally, Leo has collected £36K i.e. Rs. 36.3 lacs in Ireland on opening day. 

Top 5 UK Day 1 Box-Office

1. Leo (Tamil) - £571.5K [Rs. 5. 77 Cr.]
2. Pathaan (Hindi) - £319K
3. Jawan (Hindi) - £307K
4. Sultan (Hindi) - £271K
5. Chennai Express (Hindi) - £258.5K

Vijay is the only Tamil actor to have secured a position in the top 5 highest UK openings. Leo is also the only Tamil film in this list whereas the rest are Hindi/Bollywood movies. Leo is a production venture of 7 Screen Studios; Phars Film Co LLC is the overseas distributor of the movie, whereas 4Seasons Creations AS presented the film in Europe.