Mumbai: The excitement surrounding Kanguva, the upcoming film starring Suriya and Bobby Deol, is palpable as advance bookings indicate a promising start. With ticket sales already reaching approximately ₹9.22 crore, the film is poised for a strong debut when it hits theaters on November 14, 2024.
Advance Booking Success
As of now, Kanguva has garnered impressive advance ticket sales, with ₹4.28 crore from pre-sales and an additional ₹9.22 crore from blocked seats, according to data from Sacnilk. This indicates a robust demand, particularly in key markets such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala.
- Advance Booking Breakdown:
- Tamil Nadu: ₹1.94 crore from Chennai alone.
- Karnataka: ₹37.04 lakh.
- Kerala: ₹74.89 lakh.
The film’s advance bookings officially opened on Tuesday, generating significant buzz among fans and moviegoers eager to secure their tickets.
Producer’s Assurance
Addressing concerns regarding the timing of the advance bookings, producer Dhananjayan Govind took to social media to clarify that the release timeline aligns with standard practices for major films. He urged fans not to spread negativity and emphasized the hard work that went into producing this high-budget film.”Show your love and don’t spread negativity prior to release… See you all in screens from 14th Nov,” he stated.
Anticipated Box Office Performance
Industry insiders predict that Kanguva could easily surpass the ₹20 crore mark at the Tamil Nadu box office on its opening day, given the current trends in advance ticket sales. The film is expected to have one of the largest releases for a South Indian film, targeting over 10,000 screens worldwide, with more than 700 screens confirmed in Tamil Nadu alone.
About Kanguva
Directed by Siva, Kanguva features Suriya in dual roles as Kanguva and Francis Theodore. The star-studded cast includes:
- Bobby Deol as Udhiran (the antagonist)
- Disha Patani as Angelina
- Supporting roles by Natarajan Subramaniam, Jagapathi Babu, Redin Kingsley, Kovai Sarala, and Anandraj.
The film promises a blend of action and drama set against a historical backdrop, with high production values and impressive visual effects.
Conclusion
With strong advance booking numbers and high expectations from audiences, Kanguva is set to make a significant impact at the box office. As fans eagerly await its release, the film’s early success in ticket sales suggests it could be one of the major hits of the year in Tamil cinema.
Disclaimer: Box office predictions are based on current trends and advance booking data. Actual performance may vary upon release.
