The anticipation surrounding Suriya’s upcoming film ‘Kanguva’ has reached fever pitch, with fans and cinema trackers drawing comparisons to S.S. Rajamouli’s magnum opus ‘Baahubali’. However, this hype has also attracted its fair share of skepticism and trolling from the audience, reminiscent of the mixed reactions to Suriya’s previous film ‘Anjaan’.
The Hype: At a recent fan meet, digital news broadcasters like Abishek Raaja (Cinema Payyan) and film distributor Sakthivelan B of Sakthi Film Factory lauded ‘Kanguva’ as a monumental project. They went as far as to claim that Suriya is the next most preferred actor after Rajinikanth for directors and producers across India. This bold assertion has positioned Suriya as a pan-Indian movie star, with expectations running high even among Bollywood and Hindi-speaking audiences.
Audience Reaction: Despite the enthusiastic promotion, some sections of the audience have trolled Suriya and the producers for what they perceive as an over-the-top PR strategy. Critics argue that the promotional tactics are eerily similar to those used for ‘Anjaan’, which ultimately did not live up to its hype.
Comparisons to ‘Anjaan’: The comparison to ‘Anjaan’ is particularly striking. Directed by Lingusamy, ‘Anjaan’ was heavily marketed but failed to impress at the box office. Fans are now concerned that ‘Kanguva’ might follow a similar trajectory if the film does not meet the lofty expectations set by its promoters.
As ‘Kanguva’ directed by ‘Siruthai’ Siva gears up for its release, the film stands at a crossroads. Will it emerge as a pan-Indian blockbuster, fulfilling the grand promises made by its promoters, or will it falter like ‘Anjaan’? Only time will tell. For now, the film continues to be a hot topic of discussion, with fans eagerly awaiting its release.
