Suriya’s ambitious film Kanguva continues to face challenges at the box office, with its earnings dropping to just ₹3.15 crore on Day 5. This marks a significant decline from the ₹10.25 crore collected on Sunday, as the film struggles to maintain momentum amid mixed reviews.
Audience Feedback Sparks Changes
In response to negative comments from audiences about the film’s pacing and excessive “noise” in certain sequences, the makers have trimmed the runtime by 12 minutes. Originally 2 hours and 32 minutes, the revised version now runs for 2 hours and 20 minutes. This effort aims to improve the viewing experience and address audience concerns about certain redundant or jarring scenes.
Box Office Journey So Far
Kanguva opened strongly with ₹22 crore on its first day but has seen a steady decline in collections:
- Day 1: ₹22 crore
- Day 2: ₹9.5 crore
- Day 3: ₹9.85 crore
- Day 4 (Sunday): ₹10.25 crore
- Day 5 (Monday): ₹3.15 crore
Total (Domestic): ₹54.75 crore
The sharp dip in weekday collections highlights the film’s struggle to sustain interest beyond the weekend.
Challenges Ahead
Despite its massive ₹350 crore budget, Kanguva is facing stiff competition from other releases and grappling with mixed word-of-mouth. Audience feedback has pointed to issues such as convoluted storytelling and lackluster execution, dampening its repeat viewership potential.
The trimming of the film might help address some criticisms, but the damage done by the initial reactions could limit its recovery.
