Suriya’s latest film, Kanguva, directed by Siva, has launched with a robust box-office performance, even amid mixed reviews. The movie earned around ₹22 crore in India on its first day. It presents a dual-timeline narrative—set in both 1070 and 2024 with Suriya portraying two distinct roles: Kanguva, a tribal prince, and Francis Theodore, a present-day bounty hunter.
Box Office and Audience Feedback
The film’s opening day saw varying audience occupancy across languages and formats:
Tamil 2D: 37.25%
Tamil 3D: 49.89%
Hindi 3D & 2D: 11.47% and 58.12%, respectively
Telugu 2D & 3D: 12.64% and 39.28%, respectively
Kannada 2D: 15.49%
Malayalam 2D: 21.78%
Fans lauded Suriya’s performance, though many found the script, pacing, and some overly dramatic elements lacking. Some reviewers also critiqued the film’s loud dialogue delivery and background score. India Today called it “one of the loudest films” in recent memory, highlighting how Devi Sri Prasad’s energetic score may have felt overbearing at times.
Online Piracy Issues
Unfortunately, Kanguva has already appeared on several piracy sites like Tamilrockerz, Filmyzilla, and Movierulz, available in resolutions from 240p to HD. This widespread piracy may affect the film’s future box office numbers.
Plot and Cast
The storyline of Kanguva follows two timelines:
1070: Suriya plays a tribal prince defending his village from Roman invaders.
2024: He portrays a modern bounty hunter on a dangerous mission.
The cast includes: Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley, Natarajan Subramaniam
While the initial response is mixed, Suriya’s star appeal and the engaging dual-role concept may help Kanguva hold steady at the box office.
