Present meets past in Kanguva, a fantasy period film featuring a fresh combination: Tamil star Suriya and director Siruthai Siva. Suriya’s every role raises the bar, with his acting caliber and versatility consistently thrilling audiences. Siva, known for high-octane action and celebrating heroism, brings his signature style to this ambitious project.
With a reported budget of ₹ 350 crore, Kanguva promised to be an epic, never-before-seen experience. Alas, it couldn't deliver on the promise. ( Also read: Kanguva first reviews: Suriya ‘shed his blood and sweat’ but the movie ‘is tiring’, say fans) The plot In the 2024 timeline, we meet Francis Theodore (Suriya) who is a bounty hunter and his rival in this business is Angelina (Disha Patani).
One day, he meets a young boy with whom he shares this innate connection and we are taken back to 1070. Meet Kanguva or Kanga, a fierce and fine warrior who is the leader of his people of Perumachi. Kanga will do anything to protect his people and when his village is under attack by the Romanians who take the help of terrifying villain Udhiran (Bobby Deol).
Their clash and connect transcends to present day as well. Kanguva is director Siva’s biggest film ever and the same can be said for Suriya as well. Siva is known for his mass-market, commercially-driven films, featuring larger-than-life characters and high-octane action.
His films typically blend action, drama, and emotion in a way that resonates with a wide audience. Has.