Kanguva review: Suriya shines in a technically sound film sans a strong story

Movies By Arjun Ramachandran Nov 14, 2024 Read the article

Suriya is back on the big screen with Kanguva, after more than two years. With the film being a period drama expectations have been high among movie buffs.

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Matching the anticipation and budget, Suriya too had been promoting the film in various Indian cities and abroad.

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Kanguva is a period drama, with the story progressing in two timelines— 2024 and 1070 AD. The film is a visual spectacle with an outstanding Suriya.

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Suriya is the star performer in Kanguva. The actor excelled well as Kanga and Francis in the movie.

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Bobby Deol, whose performance was also highly anticipated, after Animal (2023), did well as the antagonist, but his character lacked depth.

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It has an ambitious world and Suriya delivers an impressive performance. The movie has stunning visuals and is a technically sound film, but more focus on the story was needed.

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