Suriya’s Kanguva: The South Indian film industry is experiencing a successful 2024 with numerous major releases slated for the latter half of the year, such as Indian 2, Pushpa 2, Thangalaan, and Kanguva.
Kalki 2898 AD directed by Nag Ashwin has garnered widespread appreciation from actors and filmmakers alike.
Among the admirers is K.E. Gnanavel Raja, producer and distributor who shared how Kalki 2898 AD released on June 27, has significantly influenced him and his upcoming project Kanguva starring Suriya. He stated that the film served as a gateway for future South Indian films to break into the North Indian market.
In an interview, Gnanavel Raja explained that Kalki 2898 AD built trust among North Indian audiences for South Indian films. He emphasized that this trust is crucial for the trade and audience reception of large-scale South films in the Hindi market.<
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Reflecting on the film’s impact, he said, “I didn’t sleep for three days after the release of Kalki 2898 AD because I knew it would influence every South film released in the North. Although it might not create a big impact on Pushpa 2, there will still be an indirect effect.”
The producer also expressed his relief and happiness over Kalki 2898 AD’s success, revealing that it gave him the confidence to announce the release date for Kanguva. He stated, “I announced the Kanguva date on the same day evening when I knew that Kalki is doing well. Otherwise, I would have waited for Pushpa 2’s release.” He stressed the importance of timing, promotional strategies, and content quality for a film’s success.
More About Kanguva
Kanguva, directed by Siva, is a Tamil fantasy action film with a reported budget of 300 crores and is currently in post-production. The film features an ensemble cast, including Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Jagapathi Babu, and Yogi Babu. Both Bobby Deol and Disha Patani are making their Tamil debut with this film.
Kanguva is set for release on October 10, 2024, alongside another highly anticipated Tamil film, Vettaiyan, starring Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan. The films are expected to clash at the box office during the Dussehra festival, promising an exciting time for Tamil cinema fans.
