Court Rejects Petition to Ban ‘Leo’ Movie Screening

A petition calling for a ban on the movie ‘Leo,’ citing excessive violent content, was dismissed by the Madurai Bench of the High Court. The film, featuring Vijay and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, was released on October 19, 2024, and included actors like Trisha, Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, and Gautham Vasudev Menon.

Petitioner Rajamurugan from Madurai argued that the movie contained several scenes promoting violence, such as the use of guns, knives, and the making of weapons at home. He also claimed the film had offensive religious references and controversial themes, including revenge against enemies, killing women and children, drug use, and torture.

The petitioner expressed concern over children being negatively influenced by the content and sought to ban the film. He also demanded legal action against the director, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and requested a psychological evaluation of him. Additionally, he called for stricter oversight by the censor board.

The case was heard by Justices M.S. Ramesh and A.T. Mariappan. During the hearing, a lawyer representing the ‘Leo’ film team stated that the petition was not appropriate for consideration and had been filed for publicity. The court subsequently dismissed the petition, ruling in favor of the filmmakers.