Hyderabad: Kanguva, the fantasy-action epic starring Suriya and Bobby Deol, has made a decent impact at the Indian box office despite receiving largely mixed reviews. The film's extended opening weekend has surpassed the Rs 50 crore mark, raking in Rs 53.85 crore across all five languages: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Kanguva's Extended Opening Weekend Performance
Kanguva hit the theatres with a bang, collecting Rs 24 crore on day 1 (Thursday), marking a stellar opening across multiple languages. However, the film faced a significant dip on its second day, earning Rs 9.5 crore, a 60 percent drop from its opening day. On its third day, there was a slight recovery, with the film grossing Rs 9.85 crore, reflecting a 3.68 percent increase. The early estimates for day 4 as per Sacnilk show a collection of Rs 10.5 crore, bringing the total to Rs 53.85 crore for its extended opening weekend.
Here's a Breakdown of the Opening Weekend Collections:
- Day 1 (Thursday): Rs 24 crore
- Day 2 (Friday): Rs 9.5 crore (–60.42%)
- Day 3 (Saturday): Rs 9.85 crore (+3.68%)
- Day 4 (Sunday, early estimates): Rs 10.5 crore
Worldwide Collections
Globally, Kanguva has performed reasonably well despite its mixed reception. Studio Green officially announced that the film grossed Rs 127.64 crore worldwide within its first three days of release. Although this is not as high as initially expected, the film's performance across multiple territories remains strong.
Jyotika Defends Kanguva Amidst Criticism
In light of the mixed reviews, Suriya's wife and actor Jyotika took to Instagram to defend the film. In a heartfelt post, she praised the film's ambition and visual brilliance, calling it a 'cinematic spectacle.' The Shaitaan actor acknowledged that while the first half-hour might not resonate with everyone and the sound design could be jarring at times, the film remains an extraordinary cinematic experience.
Jyotika also emphasised that flaws are a part of any experimental film, urging viewers to appreciate the film's unique moments, including a notable women-led action sequence and a subplot exploring themes of betrayal and love. Her post also called out the excessive negativity surrounding the film, encouraging the team to be proud of their work.
Kanguva's Cast and Crew
Directed by Siva and produced by K E Gnanavel Raja, Kanguva is a grand fantasy-action saga that spans generations. Kanguva brings together a talented cast, with Suriya leading the film alongside a strong supporting cast that includes Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Jagapathi Babu, and Yogi Babu. The film also marks Bobby Deol and Disha's debut in Tamil cinema. It is produced by Studio Green and UV Creations, with Director Siva at the helm.
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