Thalapathy Vijay is at loggerheads with Sanjay Dutt in new poster from Leo

Thalapathy Vijay is currently inching closer to his next big banner theatrical release, Leo. The Lokesh Kanagraj directorial has been releasing its posters, each carrying glimpses into the Lokesh Cinematic Universe. The latest poster from the film features lead Thalapathy Vijay at loggerheads with Sanjay Dutt.

3 things you need to know

• Leo is slated for a theatrical release on October 19.
• The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial marks Thalapathy Vijay's second collaboration with the director after their 2021 film Master.
• Leo marks the actor's 67th film.

New poster from Leo out

Thalapathy Vijay took to his official Instagram handle to share a picture of the film's latest poster. What is different about this new shot is that the actor can be seen in a fiery impasse with Sanjay Dutt, who holds a pivotal role in the film. The poster also carries the tagline, 'Keep calm and face the devil'. Thalapathy Vijay can be seen grabbing Sanjay Dutt's neck, looking menacing in the process.

Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagraj will carry music by Anirudh Ravichander who is still riding high on the phenomenal success of his last two projects, Jawan and Rajinikanth's Jailer. The film also stars Trisha Krishnan, Surya and Arjun Sarja among others. Thalapathy Vijay's accompanying caption for the film simply read, "#LeoHindiPoster". It must also be noted that while the new poster was scheduled to release on September 19, it was delayed out of respect for actor Vijay Antony. For the unversed, Vijay Antony's daughter Meera passed away on the date, allegedly by suicide. 

What are the messages being conveyed by the film's posters?

Leo has had multiple poster releases thus far, each carrying a tagline with the prefix 'keep calm'. The first poster of the film carried the tagline "Keep calm and avoid the battle". The very next poster however, contradicted the first with its tagline "Keep calm and prepare for battle". The poster featuring Sanjay Dutt conversely reads, "Keep calm and avoid the battle".