Thalapathy Vijay’s Leo: The forthcoming film Leo by Thalapathy Vijay is generating unprecedented anticipation at the box office. In many regions around the globe, Leo’s advance ticket sales have surpassed those of the biggest openers.
Advance ticket sales for Leo have surpassed the coveted $1 million mark in the United States. It’s a significant accomplishment considering that no other Indian film since SS Rajamaouli’s Oscar-winning global smash RRR has managed to sell as many tickets in advance in the United States.
It is also significant for a second important purpose. The market in the United States has traditionally belonged to the Telugu film industry, while Tamil films have not historically performed as well. While it was anticipated that RRR would have such an impact, Leo’s performance suggests a growth of the Tamil film industry in the United States.
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Last year, Kamal Haasan’s Vikram also performed exceptionally well in the United States, indicating a growing interest in Tamil cinema among Telugu-speaking audiences. This year, Superstar Rajinikanth’s Jailer grossed $930,000 in its opening weekend in the United States.
With two days remaining until the release of Leo, the film’s actual first-day earnings are likely to vary significantly.
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