Kanguva box office collection Day 1: Suriya’s film needs to capitalise on weekend

Actor Suriya-starrer Kanguva released in theatres on November 14 (Thursday), across world. Written and directed by Siva, the film is a period action drama, and marks Suriya's return to big screens after nearly two years. With the film opening in about 11,000 screens, the film has reportedly collected Rs 22 crore on day one of its release.

Suriya's Kanguva day one box office collection

Filmmaker Siva collaborated with actor Suriya for the first time in Kanguva. A period action drama, the film also starred Disha Patani, Bobby Deol and others. Kanguva had a massive opening worldwide, and opened across languages. As per the Sacnilk report, the film's day one early estimated collection is Rs 22 crore. The film is expected to pick up for the weekend to follow.

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Kanguva enjoyed a solo release in Tamil Nadu on Thursday, and with scores of fans turning up for the film. However, the film failed to capitalize on this, given Kanguva earned mixed to negative reactions upon its release. Many complained about the film’s lack in writing, and extremely loud soundscape. One has to wait and watch if Kanguva will be able to sustain its negativities to run further to become a box office success.

Kanguva plot and review

Kanguva is a period action drama that spans across years. Suriya appears in dual roles, as bounty hunter Francis, and warrior prince Kanguva. The film revolves around the warrior prince who safeguards his island from a neighbouring nemesis king and invaders, as there seems to be a connection to the present-day Francis who gets attached to a young boy.

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Kanguva opened to negative reviews mostly, upon its release. OTTplay review of Kanguva reads, “Suriya lives and breathes Kanguva and is his earnest best, but that’s not going to be enough to salvage the film that’s crumbling at all other ends.”