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Leo: Cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa says Vijay's work in the film remarkable

The ace cinematographer penned a lengthy note on his social media handle ahead of the film's release

Leo: Cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa says Vijay's work in the film remarkable
A poster of Leo; (right) Manoj Paramahamsa

Last Updated: 09.47 PM, Oct 15, 2023

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With just three days to go for the release of Leo, the film's cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa, today, penned a lengthy note about his experience working in the film. Leo, starring Vijay and Trisha in the lead, is all set to hit screens on October 19. The film marks Vijay's sophomore project with Lokesh Kanagaraj, after their last outing Master.

Manoj calls Lokesh Kanagaraj a genius

The cinematographer thanks Vijay for trusting him once again and also said that Lokesh Kanagaraj is a delight to work with for any cinematographer. He wrote, "@actorvijay sir thanks for trusting me one more time ! Sir the way you performed in #leo is remarkable ! @Dir_Lokesh you are a genius and gem of person any DOP will love to work with ! @anirudhofficial your music is trailblazer Anbuariv masters you are the best sathish art director you are most dedicated technician in the entire team @philoedit smartest editor Thanks @7screenstudio @Jagadishbliss Very much excited (sic)."

He added, "Lokesh makes mind blowing modern action films but his school of thoughts are classic vintage ! He uses vintage songs in his films like wise he loves to shoot in vintage CinemaScope framing and he also wishes to shoot in celluloid film IMAX cameras in his next film (sic)!"

Check out the lengthy post below

The cinematographer calls Leo a milestone in his career
The DoP wrote that he has delivered in all formats for the film. His post read, "To introduce in and out #dolby vision workflow through out the grading process for the film. Leo is special milestone in my career for delivering in all the formats with exact intent workflow to entertain you at its best (sic)."

Lokesh Kanagaraj thanks Manoj
Lokesh responded to the lengthy post saying, "Thank you for the tireless work and effort you’ve put in sir. Had a lot to learn from you! I’m sure Your Mom will be watching the film with us sir (sic)." To which Manoj responded that his mother loves Lokesh's body of work.

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