Published 18:26 IST, November 11th 2024

Kanguva ₹2000 Crore Box Office A Fool's Dream? Suriya's Film Suffers Due Rajnikanth, Sivakarthikeyan

Kanguva was postponed from its original release date in October to mid-November. Now, Amaran remains the preferred choice for exhibitors in Tamil Nadu.

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Suriya's Kanguva will release on November 14 worldwide | Image: X
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Kanguva: Suriya's ambitious film is all set to release worldwide on vember 14. cast has been on a promotional spree and has travelled across India trying to spre word about film. Kanguva release trailer has set expectations from film soaring. But it seems like re might be hiccups for Siva directorial at box office, especially after filmmaker has assured that Kanguva will gross ₹2000 crore at box office, a claim backed by Suriya.

Kanguva will release on vember 14 | Im: X

averted clash with Vettaiyan and its aftermath

Suriya's Kanguva was set to release on October 10 on occasion of Dussehra. However, due to Rajinikanth's Vettaiyan hitting big screens on same date, Suriya and team decided to make way for Superstar's movie. Vettaiyan could t make most of its solo box office run and ended up being an aver grosser with less than ₹150 crore nett collection India. For many, Kanguva t releasing as per schedule turned out to be a lost opportunity.

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Vettaiyan and Kanguva were supposed to release on October 10 | Im: X 

Amaran box office run to affect Kanguva

On Diwali , Amaran released and received a great response from audiences. film has comfortably crossed ₹150 crore mark in 11 days and continues to pull viewers. According to reports, since Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi starrer is performing well, number of screens that Kanguva could have secured has been reduced. As per some media outlets, in Tamil Nu, Amaran remains preferred choice of exhibitors.

A still from Amaran featuring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi | Im: X 

Kanguva has only mand to secure 50% of screens and rest belong to Amaran. This again is a hurdle for Suriya, Disha Patani and Bobby Deol starrer. How well movie will be received in rth markets and Telugu states is ar big question for makers. Despite promotions, buzz surrounding its release remains muted. Many are alleging that Kanguva needed more support within industry for it to deliver as promised by team.

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18:26 IST, November 11th 2024