(This article is authored by Alar)

The much-awaited Tamil action thriller Leo, starring Vijay in the lead role, has hit a roadblock as the government has refused to allow any special shows before 9 AM in Tamil Nadu. The film, which is scheduled to release on October 19th,

Early morning shows were requested by the production house, from 4 AM to cater to the huge demand from the fans. However, the Madras High Court denied for 4 am show, yet directed the government to reconsider for 7 a.m. show, after the production team of Leo requested for permission.

The government, however, answered the court this morning and confirmed that they cannot allow any special shows before 9 AM. This has left the Leo fans in a state of dismay, as they were eagerly waiting to watch their favourite star on the big screen.

The film, which is produced by Lalit Kumar and co-produced by Jagadish Palanisamy under the prestigious banner of Seven Screen Studio, has created a lot of buzz with its impressive trailer and songs. The film has a stellar technical crew, including cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa, editor Philomin Raj, action choreographer Anbariv, and art director Sathees Kumar.

The film also boasts of a star-studded cast, featuring Trisha, Priya Anand, Arjun, and Mansoor Ali Khan. The music for the film is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, who has delivered some chartbusters for the album. Leo will be screened only between 9 AM and 01.30 AM from October 19th to October 24th across Tamil Nadu.