Big Buzz/ Ahead of Leo release, here are 5 controversies courted by Vijay-Lokesh Kanagaraj's film

Thalapthy Vijay starrer Leo will finally debut in atres on October 19. Through promotional period of movie, film has landed in several controversies. From being accused of promoting drug abuse through ir song to a fight over tremark rights, Leo, Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial, has braved various obstacles. 

2 things you need to kw

• Leo is directed by Kaithi famed Lokesh Kanagaraj. It is said to be part of Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU).  
• In dition to Vijay, film stars Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Sarja and Sanjay Dutt in prominent roles. 

Dancers accuse Leo makers of n-payment

Some dancers who were part of a song in Leo claimed that filmmakers only paid m a partial amount despite ir repeated demands. Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI) President RK Selvamani, however, issued a statement stating that producers of Leo transferred entire fee of all dancers to ir respective bank accounts.

Vijay accused of ‘promoting drug use’ in Leo song

While an MP called out Vijay and song Naa Rey for promoting smoking, a social activist from Chennai complained that actor was encouraging drug use in song. Given ir concerns, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) ordered film's producers to remove some of lyrics and scenes from track that refer to smoking and alcohol use.

A poster of film in which Vijay was seen smoking was also altered before film's release. 

Objection over swear words in Leo trailer

Leo trailer was released on October 5 amid a lot of enthusiasm. While it trended on YouTube for days, trailer also drew criticism for a part where Vijay used an . However, responding to intense public criticism, makers muted cuss words in trailer. 

HC denies permission for 4 am shows

plea submitted by makers of Leo, requesting permission for film to have early morning shows, was rejected by Mras High Court on Tuesday. While in or states, films can be screened as early as 4 am, this will t  be case in Tamil Nu. 

Fight over tremark rights

Leo recently h to postpone its release in Telugu speaking states after a City Civil Court in Hyderab put a temporary hold on regional distribution of movie till October 20. court me this ruling in response to a complaint submitted by Naga Vamsi of Sithara Entertainment production company regarding reuse of name "Leo" in Telugu.