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Kanguva

Kanguva is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language fantasy action film directed by Siva and produced by Studio Green and UV Creations.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kanguva is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language fantasy action film directed by Siva. It stars Suriya in dual roles, alongside Bobby Deol and Disha Patani. The film centres on a present-day bounty hunter whose life is linked to an ancient tribal warrior through a mysterious connection across time.

Plot

The story follows Francis Theodore, a bounty hunter in 2024, whose life becomes connected to a child and to a tribal warrior from the past. Sources describe the historical portion as taking place around 1070 CE, with the two timelines connected by a shared promise and mystery.

Cast

Suriya leads the film in dual roles. The cast also includes Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Natty Subramaniam, K. S. Ravikumar, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley, Kovai Sarala, Ravi Raghavendra, and Karunas.

Production and release

Kanguva was directed by Siva and produced by Studio Green with UV Creations. It was released in theatres on 14 November 2024 and was promoted as a Tamil film with multilingual release plans.

Reception and scale

Coverage around the film highlighted its large scale, with some reports estimating a budget of INR 300–350 crore. The film’s runtime is listed at about 154 minutes in database and review sources.

Key facts

  • Kanguva is a 2024 Tamil-language fantasy action film directed by Siva.
  • Suriya appears in dual roles as a present-day bounty hunter and an ancient tribal warrior.
  • Bobby Deol and Disha Patani made their Tamil debuts with the film.
  • The film was released theatrically on 14 November 2024.
  • Media reports estimated the budget at about INR 300–350 crore.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kanguva about?
It follows a 2024 bounty hunter whose life is mysteriously connected to a tribal warrior and a child from about a thousand years earlier.
Who stars in Kanguva?
Suriya stars in dual roles, with Bobby Deol and Disha Patani in major roles. Other credited cast members include Natty Subramaniam, K. S. Ravikumar, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley, Kovai Sarala, Ravi Raghavendra, and Karunas.
When is Kanguva releasing?
Kanguva was released in theatres on 14 November 2024.
Who directed Kanguva?
Kanguva was directed by Siva.
Is Kanguva a Tamil movie?
Yes. It is an Indian Tamil-language film.
What is the budget of Kanguva?
Media reports estimated the budget at about INR 300–350 crore.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanguva
    Supports: Basic film details including language, director, cast, and plot overview.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22036406/
    Supports: Plot summary and release date.
  3. FilmiBeat — https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/kanguva/story.html
    Supports: Director, language, cast, and stated release date.
  4. Koimoi — https://www.koimoi.com/movie/kanguva/
    Supports: Cast, language, director, runtime, and plot synopsis.
  5. Cinema Karam Kapi — https://www.cinemakaramkapi.com/2024/11/kanguva-movie-review.html
    Supports: Estimated budget.
  6. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/kanguva
    Supports: Director, original language, genre, release date, and runtime.