"Leo: Bloody Sweet" is an action thriller film in Tamil language that was produced by Seven Screen Studio and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj in 2023. Thalapathy Vijay plays the main character in the film, which also stars Sanjay Dutt, Arjun, Trisha, Gautham Menon, Madonna Sebastian, and Mysskin. The film, which is the third entry in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), is inspired on the 2005 graphic novel "A History of Violence".
PLOT OF STORY
Hill Station is home to Parthiban, also known as Parthi, who operates a café with his spouse Sathya and kids Siddharth (Siddhu) and Mathi (Chintu). With the help of his son Siddhu, Parthi manages to capture a Spotted Hyena that poses a threat to the villagers. Once the animal has calmed down, they decide to adopt it and keep the incident low-key.
An evening at the café witnesses a renowned mobster called Shanmugham and his goons trying to loot the establishment. The issue gets worse when one of the gang members harasses an employee named Shruthi, even though money is offered to make them stop. In a fit of wrath, Parthi protects his workers and family, which sparks a violent altercation in which he kills the attackers to save his daughter Chintu. Even though Parthi is initially detained, he is eventually freed because the authorities accept his acts as self-defense. But his engagement garners national notice, even from a criminal Harold Das, who tells his brother Antony Das about Parthi's fame.
Shanmugham's family members attempt to kill Parthi and his family in the meantime, which forces him to turn to the Tamil Nadu police for protection. Napoleon, a newly promoted officer renowned for his valor at Thiruchirapalli, is tasked with protecting Parthi's family once his request is approved. Despite Antony's threats, Parthi angrily refutes the assertion that he is actually his long-lost son, Leo Das, as made by the criminal Antony.
Parthi is forewarned by Antony to embrace his assumed identity as Leo Das or suffer dire repercussions. Sathya looks into Parthi's past after learning from Antony about Leo's purported criminal past. Concurrently, Joshy, Parthi's friend, investigates Leo's past and learns of a friend named Hridayaraj D'Souza who is scheduled to be executed in three days. Joshy gains additional insight into Leo's mysterious past through his interaction with Hridayaraj.
Das & Co. was the name of the tobacco mill Antony founded in 1999.
Harold, who had returned from Canada, started manufacturing and importing a
very hazardous drug called Dathura using the factory as a cover, but, after
their tobacco goods failed to catch on. Leo and Elisa Das, Antony's twins,
participated in the illegal activities to keep the company operating smoothly.
Strongly influenced by the occult, Antony attempted to sacrifice Elisa on the
instructions of his astrologer, thinking it would help his tobacco business
succeed. Leo set fire to the drugs in a fit of rage, ruining Harold's drug
activities. Unfortunately, Antony shot Leo, who was thereafter thought to be
dead, and Harold responded by killing Elisa.
Upon obtaining
definitive proof that Parthi is not Leo, Joshy and Sathya turn to abduct Siddhu
with the intention of offering him as a sacrifice in lieu of Elisa. Napoleon
and Parthi follow Antony and his cronies, which results in a clash in which
Parthi kills Antony and his cronies but fails to find Siddhu.
Harold gets word of Antony's passing and calls Parthi, requesting Antony's body
in return for Siddhu's freedom. When Parthi accepts, they go to Harold's hiding
place, where Harold explains his scheme to kill Chintu and Sathya. But Parthi
stops Harold's troops, helped along by Joshy, Napoleon, and the hyena.
Then, as the climax approaches, Parthi and Harold engage in a physical struggle
in which Parthi eventually wins and holds Harold at gunpoint.
Harold admits that Parthi is not Leo at this crucial point and gives him
and his family an opportunity to depart unharmed. But everyone is taken aback
by Parthi's response, as he starts to giggle before eventually admitting that
he is indeed Leo. He takes no time in killing Harold, freeing Siddhu, and
destroying the whole Das & Co. factory.
Leo declares gravely that his past is full of transgressions and that anyone
who goes too far into his past would meet a terrible end—either at his hands or
by their own death.
In the epilogue, Parthi is having a little moment of calm when he gets a surprise call. Knowing that Parthi is really Leo, the caller warns him that not all drug problems in society can be solved by demolishing his family's Datura factory alone, considering how common drugs are in India. Parthi acknowledges the caller's claim with a resigned sigh, clearly frustrated.
REVIEW OF LEO
Thalapathy The standout performance in the movie is Vijay's, which is truly remarkable. I think this is the best acting in the Tamil film business this year. Vijay's abilities were catered for in the masterpiece that director Lokesh created, further solidifying his reputation. An important part of the "Lokesh Cinematic Universe" (LCU) is this movie.
GLOBAL
Putting all of his
energy into his role, Thalapathy Vijay gave a riveting performance. Every
member of the ensemble did a good job at carrying out their roles, but the CGI
work on the hyena moments made them very memorable. It is commendable that
director Lokesh was able to synchronize the hyena and Parthiban (Vijay)
personas so well that their actions and emotions matched. The movie's action
scenes are without a doubt its best parts, and the background music raises the
quality to a Hollywood level. One of the best screenplays in recent memory, the
first half of the film is gripping.
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