12 August 2024
Hyderabad

On Monday the much, much awaited trailer of Suriya-starrer Kanguva was out and it will blow your mind away, promise! It is 2:37 minutes pure mayhem.

The trailer opens with a voiceover talking about the many mysteries that their place holds. We soon get to see spectacular visuals of lava flowing, boats wading through choppy waters, a clan performing some rituals etc before it cuts to introduce Bobby Deol, who seems to be playing the ruthless head of a clan belonging to a medieval period and baying for Kanguva’s blood. There’s a gory shot of chopped hands floating underneath the water, while the clamour for the arrival of Kanguva grows. On cue, we see Kanguva next. He is the leader of a tribe. While not much is disclosed in terms of the plot, it’s obvious that Kanguva is against slavery and in this regard is waging a bloody war against Bobby’s character. The trailer offers tantalising glimpses of the narrative, hinting at the challenges and obstacles that Kanguva will face in his quest for power and his tribe’s survival.

Overall, the trailer is every bit worth the wait, promising to deliver a wildly action-packed ride with powerful performances from both Suriya and Bobby, while stirring up excitement and anticipation among cine lovers. From the opening frames itself, Siva manages to transport us into the world of the film. The trailer offers glimpses of jaw-dropping action sequences, and explosive moments, promising audiences a thrilling cinematic experience. In the end, there’s a money shot of Suriya killing a crocodile while being underwater and later emerging from the water against the jaw line of the reptile. The background score by Devi Sri Prasad is rousing and heightens the overall impact.

Studio Green, in association with UV Creations, is producing Kanguva, which has the tagline ‘A mighty valiant saga’. Made on a staggering budget, the makers are planning to release the film in 38 languages in 3D and IMAX versions on October 10th. Vedalam fame Siva is the writer-director. Part of the film’s story is also set in the present times. Kanguva will mark Suriya’s first release in two years after his cameo appearance as Rolex in Vikram (2022).