Kanguva, the much-anticipated Tamil film starring Suriya, has made a significant impact since its release on November 14, 2024. However, early reports indicate that the film has faced a considerable decline in box office performance as it enters its third day.
Box Office Performance Overview
On its opening day, Kanguva collected an impressive ₹24 crore, surpassing the opening day earnings of other recent releases like Amaran, which earned ₹21.4 crore. However, the film experienced a sharp drop on its second day, earning only ₹9.25 crore, reflecting a decline of approximately 61%.As of Day 3, early estimates suggest that the film has earned around ₹3.79 crore by 4 PM, bringing its total India net collection to approximately ₹37.04 crore.
Total Box Office Collection
- Total India Net Collection (as of Day 3): ₹37.04 crore
- Total India Gross Collection: ₹39.50 crore
- Total Overseas Collection: ₹14.50 crore
- Total Worldwide Collection (as of Day 2): ₹54 crore
Day Wise Box Office Collection
Here’s a breakdown of Kanguva‘s box office performance over its first three days:
- Day 1 (November 14): ₹24 crore
- Day 2 (November 15): ₹9.25 crore
- Day 3 (November 16): ₹3.79 crore (as of 4 PM)
Movie Cast
Kanguva features a talented ensemble cast:
- Suriya as Francis Theodore / Kanguva
- Bobby Deol as Udhiran
- Disha Patani as Angelina
- Yogi Babu
- Natarajan Subramaniam
- Kovai Sarala
- Redin Kingsley
- Anandaraj
- Cameo by Karthi
Movie Review: Expert Opinions
Critics have offered mixed reviews for Kanguva, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses. While Suriya’s performance is frequently praised, many feel that the film’s writing does not do justice to his talent. According to a review from Great Andhra:
“While Suriya excels in his dual role, the film suffers from a routine screenplay and slow narration.”
123Telugu rated the film 2.75/5, noting:
“Kanguva impresses with its visuals but ultimately falls flat due to shallow writing.”
Movie Rating: Ratings by Different Platforms
Kanguva has received varying ratings across multiple platforms:
- IMDb: 5.2/10
- 123Telugu: 2.75/5
- Great Andhra: 2.25/5
- Times Now News Review: ★★★☆☆
Story Summary
Kanguva follows Francis Theodore, a bounty hunter in modern-day Goa, who discovers a connection to his past life as Kanguva, a warrior from centuries ago. The story explores themes of heroism and sacrifice as Kanguva battles against Udhiran and his forces to protect his clan.
Conclusion
While Kanguva had a strong start at the box office, the significant drop in collections raises questions about its long-term viability in theaters. With high production values and Suriya’s commanding performance, it remains to be seen how the film will perform against competing releases in the coming days.
Disclaimer: Box office figures are based on estimates from various sources and may vary as more data becomes available.
