Leo vs Leo: How the Tamil movie has outperformed Killers of the Flower Moon

The Tamil-language action thriller 'Leo,' featuring Vijay and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has not only triumphed domestically but has also made a mark globally, grossing a staggering Rs 450 crore worldwide, with the Indian collection nearing the Rs 250-crore mark within just six days since its release on October 19.

Leo dominates the box office

• About the movie: Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, with screenplay contributions from Lokesh, Rathna Kumar, and Deeraj Vaidy, 'Leo' stars Vijay in the titular role alongside Trisha, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Mysskin, Sandy, and Gautham Menon in significant roles.
• Inspired by 'A History of Violence,' the action thriller narrates the story of a mild-mannered cafe owner in Kashmir, who confronts a gang of murderous thugs and attracts the attention of a drug cartel, claiming he was once affiliated with them.
• Despite experiencing a slight decline in collections on October 24, Tuesday, 'Leo' managed to secure over 31 crore net in India, as per early trade estimates.
• Notably, it has already become the highest-grossing film for both Vijay and director Lokesh Kanagaraj, securing a spot among the all-time top 5 Tamil films.
• According to The Times of India, the movie's overall box office collection is approximately 460 crores, with 'Leo' emerging as the fastest Tamil film to reach the Rs 500-crore mark.
• The movie witnessed packed theaters in Tamil Nadu, reflecting its massive popularity among audiences.

Here's the trailer of the movie:

A showdown comparison

In a head-to-head comparison, Variety reports that 'Leo' has achieved $48.5 million in worldwide earnings within four days, surpassing the $44 million garnered by 'Killers of the Flower Moon.'

This implies that, in the battle between 'Leo' the movie and Leonardo DiCaprio, the movie 'Leo' is capturing more attention than the renowned actor.

Killers of the Flower Moon

• 'Killers of the Flower Moon' is an American crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, released in the United States on October 20, 2023.
• Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Lily Gladstone, the movie centers around a series of murders committed against Osage people in Oklahoma during the 1920s following the discovery of oil on tribal land.

Here's the trailer of the movie:

According to Box Office Mojo, 'Killers of the Flower Moon' has accumulated approximately $46 million worldwide as of October 23.