Suriya's 'Kanguva' Debuts; A Box Office Conundrum Amidst Mixed Reviews and Piracy Challenges
Suriya's latest film, 'Kanguva', has sparked significant interest at the box office with its debut on November 14, 2024, despite garnering mixed reviews from critics. The film is expected to rake in ₹60-65 crore globally on opening day, thanks to pre-sales contributing ₹25 crore. It has adjusted earnings of ₹17 crore from its Tamil version within India, although the Hindi version posted lower figures. Highlighted by impressive visuals and performances, 'Kanguva' also faces significant storytelling criticisms and piracy issues, which might hinder its box office stability. Director Siva is under fire for a lackluster screenplay, while fan dynamics and competing films add to the pressure for the movie's success. An OTT release on Amazon Prime may follow in eight weeks, but the film faces an uphill battle against negative word-of-mouth.