Suriya’s First Pan-Indian Film ‘Kanguva’ Faces Backlash. In Tamil cinema’s latest offering, Kanguva, starring Suriya – another attempt to provide a pan-Indian film – the Moon is used as a silent witness to the happenings. The film, set in the 1100s, follows Kanga or Kanguva, the prince of the island village of Perumaachi. He tries to shield his clan and a child whose father he murdered from an impending threat posed by a foreign invader who manipulates a rival clan led by Udhiran (Bobby Deol). Fast forward to 2024, and Suriya plays Francis, a bounty hunter pursued by a child who looks like the one from the past. The Russians kidnapped this toddler for a brain-mapping experiment. Throughout the film, there are repeated glimpses of the Moon, quietly implying that it has remained a constant presence in both timelines.

Suriya’s First Pan-Indian Film ‘Kanguva’:

If you had viewed the film from as far away as the Moon, you might have been able to avoid the headache caused by the deafening decibel levels throughout the two-hour, 34-minute running period. I am curious how many strips of Strepsils Suriya and Bobby Deol consumed after their dubbing sessions!

Fans of Bobby Deol should be aware that if they anticipate the Animal Star to light up the screen, they will be disappointed.

For a film that has been in the works for nearly two years, the technical aspects are let down by one of Siruthai Siva’s poorest screenplays, which are generally recognized for producing commercial potboilers starring some of Tamil cinema’s biggest names.

Aside from Vetri Palanisamy’s superb cinematography and impressive set designs, everything else falls short. Suriya’s dedication to what is one of his dream projects shines through, but the film’s lackluster writing adds little to its appeal. You can feel his commitment to the project, yet it is not rewarded.

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