Kanguva: Desperate Attempt By Filmmakers Lead To Reduced Runtime For Suriya Starrer

Suriya-starrer and Siva direction Kanguva hit the big screens on November 14, 2024, but was met with mixed-to-negative reviews from critics and audiences. Since its release, the film has been criticised for its overwhelming volume, with loud dialogue and music overshadowing the viewing experience. Some viewers were also disappointed by Disha Patani's limited screen time. In a new update, the makers have opted to trim the film and have begun the re-censorship process just days after its release.Kanguva got cut short amid bad reviewsAccording to a report by Tellytalk, the filmmakers have decided to shorten the movie by 12 minutes from its original runtime. Additionally, the report suggests that most of the modern-day portions of the film have been removed during the cutting process. The revisited runtime stands at 2 hours 22 minutes.Kanguva posterRecently, Neha, the wife of the movie's producer KE Gnanavel Raja, addressed the criticism about Disha Patani’s limited screen time but it backfired badly.Kanguva producer's wife’s controversial statement adds to the failureIn a now-deleted tweet, the producer's wife clarified that Angela's character isn't the central focus of Kanguva, stating, "She can't dominate 2.5 hours of the film! It's a basic role, so yes, she was there to look pretty!" She also expressed that while they welcome criticism, they won’t tolerate targeted propaganda. Later, netizens trolled her.Kanguva posterIn a similar vein, Jyotika, actress and wife of Suriya, also defended the film. She shared a post on social media, praising the movie. Jyotika made it clear that she was speaking as a cinema enthusiast, not as the spouse of the lead actor, while acknowledging the criticisms, especially regarding the first half-hour and sound quality.However, she praised Suriya’s performance, sharing how proud she is of the actor he has become. Jyotika also commended the overall quality of the film, describing it as "an absolute cinematic experience" and stood firm against the negative reviews.

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Kanguva: Desperate Attempt By Filmmakers Lead To Reduced Runtime For Suriya Starrer

As per new reports, the Kanguva makers have decided to trim the film and have begun the re-censorship process, amid immense backlash after its release.

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