Kanguva
A tribal warrior's fierce struggle to save his people a millennium ago is mysteriously linked to a shadow cop's perilous quest in the present.
Directed by Siva · Action · Adventure · Drama · 152 min · 2024
Trailer
Director
Siva
Studio
Studio Green / UV Creations
Release
14 Nov 2024
Runtime
152 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
Full Plot
A young test subject with enhanced abilities escapes from a Russian facility and finds himself in Goa, where he encounters a bounty hunter named Francis Theodore. As they travel together, Francis's past is revealed through mysterious flashbacks, hinting at an ancient conflict between rival tribes. The pursuit of the escaped test subject leads to a confrontation that uncovers long-buried secrets about Francis's life.
Cast & Characters
Angela (Voice dubbed by Krithika Nelson)
Disha Patani
Udhiran
Bobby Deol
Suriya in dual roles as:
Kanguvan "Kanguva" "Kanga"
Francis Theodore
Koduvan, Poruvan's father
Natty Subramaniam
Francis's mother
Kovai Sarala
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $37.6M, Kanguva has grossed $11.9M worldwide — about 0.3x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Siva has directed 7 films in our catalog, including Siruthai, Vivegam.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Suriya appears in 22 films in our catalog, including Thaanaa Serndha Koottam, Pasanga 2.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know Suriya was initially set to star in a film with director Siva for over a year before the project was put on hold.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know Kanguva is the second Tamil film to use the Alexa Super 35 camera after Leo (2023).
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know Suriya shed an additional 5 kilograms for his role in Kanguva, breaking his own record of ten different looks from Ayan (2009).
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know Kanguva was initially set to be released in 10 languages but later expanded to release in 38 languages worldwide.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Kanguva holds 4.6/10 on IMDb (14,009 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 5, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (4.6/10 on IMDb (14,009 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kanguva's IMDb rating?+
Kanguva has a 4.6/10 rating on IMDb from 14,009 votes.
Is Kanguva good? What are critics saying?+
Kanguva holds 4.6/10 on IMDb (14,009 votes).
How long is Kanguva?+
Kanguva has a runtime of 152 min.
Who directed Kanguva?+
Kanguva was directed by Siva.
Where can I watch Kanguva?+
Kanguva is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Kanguva" received a mixed critical response, with some reviewers praising Suriya's performance as the biggest highlight. However, many critics found the film's script lacking, with some describing it as weak and unengaging. Overall, opinions were divided between those who saw potential in the film and those who felt it failed to deliver.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
