


However, he reportedly decided to take the revenue sharing model, to benefit the film's production as per the basis, he would receive ₹50 crore (US$6.3 million) as an advance, and a chunk of the profits would be received as the actor's remuneration. The film is being made on a budget of ₹250–300 crore, and Vijay was reported to receive ₹120 crore (US$15 million) as remuneration. The company made a public announcement on 30 January 2023, confirming the project, and the film's official title Leo was revealed on 3 February 2023. Lalit Kumar's Seven Screen Studio, which had distributed and co-produced Master, while Vijay's manager Jagadish serves as a co-producer.

That May, he confirmed the project, tentatively titled Thalapathy 67. The following March, Lokesh confirmed there were discussions for him to direct Vijay's 67th film. Reports of a potential collaboration between the two continued through February 2022. In early 2021, it was reported that Lokesh Kanagaraj would reunite with Vijay for a second film after Master (2021).
