Actor Suriya on Kanguva release: I hope we have another Diwali on November 14

Actor Suriya, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming magnum opus Kanguva, was in Bengaluru for the promotions of his film. While talking about the fantasy action film which is directed by Siva, Suriya spoke about the motivation behind bringing a film like Kanguva, and more.

In Short

• Actor Suriya, while promoting Kanguva in Bengaluru, compares fan support to ‘mother’s love’
• He spoke about how SS Rajamouli had set a standard with Baahubali and RRR
• Kanguva, directed by Siva, is scheduled to release on November 14, 2024

Tamil superstar Suriya, speaking at a press conference in Bengaluru, hopes that people get to celebrate another Diwali on November 14, which marks the release date of Kanguva. Produced by Gnanavel Raja’s Studio Green and UV Creations, this pan-Indian film has received an enthusiastic response to all promotional materials released so far. Directed by Siva, this fantasy action drama, set in mediaeval times, stars Suriya in the titular role with Bobby Deol as the antagonist.

While addressing the gathering at a press conference, Suriya said, “I hope we have another Diwali on November 14”. During his speech he also said, “Kanguva has been made with a lot of love - it’s not for money, but we invested a lot of love and time because we wanted to give you something like Kanguva”. He continued, “When there are fans who shower unconditional love, even if I don’t appear on screen frequently, it feels like the kind of love I’d call a ‘mother’s love.’ I think it’s my responsibility to give them a film like this.”

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Reflecting on industry standards, Suriya mentioned the influence of SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali and RRR. He said, “We all have to push ourselves and raise the bar, thanks to Rajamouli sir. He started it all, and KGF and Kantara have shown us the way too. They’ve demonstrated how creative and courageous creators can be and how audiences across our country support good content.”

Speaking further about Kanguva, Suriya added, “With that same intention, Kanguva was made. We have created something that hasn’t been done before; something we can be proud of.” He also shared his experience of working on the film and requested the audiences and fans to support his endeavour. In Tamil, he said, “Oor koodithaan ther izhuka mudiyum,” which means, “Only when the community unites can they move the chariot,” encouraging everyone to support his film collectively.

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Suriya also expressed gratitude to the Kannada distribution team led by KVN Productions and acknowledged the tremendous efforts of the Kanguva crew. He highlighted the work of cinematographer Vetri Palanisamy and music composer Devi Sri Prasad, both of whom pushed their limits for the film. Suriya revealed that no additional lights were used in the film's cinematography, with Vetri relying solely on natural light.

\Suriya confidently stated, “I’m sure you all will be transported back to a world set 700 to 1,000 years ago, and for two and a half hours, you will be with us in that world.” He paid tribute to art director Milan and editor Nishad Yusuf, who died during production and post-production, praising their contributions and dedicating the film to them. He wrapped up with, “Hoping that on November 14, it will be a celebration in theatres with your love and support across the globe.”