Director Anurag Kashyap will play an important role in Thalapathy Vijay's Leo. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film will release in theatres on October 19.The cast of Thalapathy Vijay and Lokesh Kangaraj's Leo is just getting bigger with each passing day. Celebrated director Anurag Kashyap has joined the cast of Leo.

According to reports, he will play an important role in the film. Earlier, in an interview, Anurag expressed his wish to die in LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe). Thalapathy Vijay and the entire team of Leo are just a few days away from wrapping up the shooting of the film. On June 22, on the eve of Vijay's birthday, the makers of Leo unveiled the film's first song, Naa Ready, on the occasion of Vijay's birthday. The song, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, became a chartbuster.

Director Lokesh Kanagraj revealed that the Leo team has a few days of shooting left. At this juncture, it has been reported that Anurag Kashyap has joined the film's cast. He will be seen in an interesting and crucial role in the film. Reports suggest that the makers will shoot some patch work scenes in Kashmir and Anurag's scenes are likely to be shot there.