KANGUVA – MOVIE REVIEW

KANGUVA is an epic fantasy action film directed by Siva and produced by Studio Green, together with UV Creations. Made on a budget of around ₹300–350 crore it’s one of the most expensive films in Tamil cinema..

From the first 30 minutes, it’s clear where this film is headed—and it’s not a good place. Suriya’s exaggerated performance combined with a chaotic opening episode extinguishes any initial excitement. The plot, once again, isn’t anything groundbreaking: a standard story of parallel timelines that’s weighed down by a messy screenplay. The narrative finally gains some semblance of stability when it transitions to the period setting, but even then, it lacks the clever writing needed to make it engaging. The emotional core, often the backbone of fantasy films, feels superficial and empty here. The film is filled with so much noise and spectacle that it becomes a struggle to stay invested. The first half is a complete drag, but the second half fares slightly better, offering a few action sequences that serve as the only highlights. The climax sets the stage for a sequel, but considering the film’s performance and reception, it’s hard to imagine anyone being eager to invest in it. They might have dreamed of making this the first 1000-crore blockbuster, but given the outcome, the sequel seems like wishful thinking at best.

Suriya delivers a mixed bag with his dual role. As Kanguva, he’s the charismatic hero we expect, but his portrayal of Francis is a glaring misfire—more irritating than impactful. Disha Patani, unfortunately, has little to work with and ends up being mere window dressing. Bobby Deol’s presence is almost an optical illusion—more prominent on the film’s posters than in the actual movie. And then there’s Yogi Babu, whose attempts at humor fall flat, making his scenes more grating than entertaining.
On the technical front, Vetri Palanisamy’s cinematography is one of the film’s few redeeming qualities, offering some visually appealing moments. However, the background score by Devi Sri Prasad is unnecessarily loud, drowning out scenes rather than elevating them. The songs are forgettable, making little impact. Editing by Nishad Yusuf is a complete misfire—the jarring, disjointed cuts in the first half leave viewers feeling like they’re standing in the middle of a chaotic intersection. The dialogues are passable but fail to leave a mark, while the direction is disappointingly mundane, lacking any distinctive flair.

KANGUVA is a film that could have benefited from half the budget and twice the brains.

KANGUVA – KANDAM !!

2/5

B.U.Shreesha