Kanguva (/kəŋɡʊˈvɑː/ transl. Man with the Power of Fire is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language epic fantasy action film[b] directed by Siva and produced by Studio Green, together with UV Creations. The film stars Suriya in dual roles, alongside Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Natarajan Subramaniam, K. S. Ravikumar, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley, Kovai Sarala, Ravi Raghavendra and Karunas. It is the Tamil debut of Deol and Patani. The film follows Francis Theodore, a bounty hunter in 2024, whose connection with a child is mysteriously connected to a fierce tribal warrior's promise to a child in the year 1070.
The film was officially announced in April 2019 under the tentative title Suriya 39, as it was to be the actor's 39th film as a leading actor; however, it was shelved due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India and work conflicts. The project restarted in August 2022, under the tentative title Suriya 42. Principal photography commenced the same month and lasted for seventeen months before wrapping up in January 2024. Filming locations included Chennai, Goa, Kerala, Kodaikanal and Rajahmundry. The film has music composed by Devi Sri Prasad, cinematography handled by Vetri Palanisamy and editing by Nishadh Yusuf. Produced on a budget of around ₹300–350 crore, it is one of the most expensive Indian films ever made.
Kanguva was released worldwide on 14 November 2024 in standard, 3D and IMAX format. The film received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, who praised Suriya's performance, the production design and cinematography but criticised the lazy writing, poor screenplay, editing and sound design. The film underperformed at the box office, although it still became profitable through the pre-release business. In 2024, Zeta, a young test subject for brain enhancement and superpower experiments, escapes from a Russian biomedical facility near the Indian border. The facility's commander deploys troops to recapture him. Meanwhile, in Goa, bounty hunter Francis Theodore works with his friend, Colt 95, under the Goa Police, apprehending criminals. Complicating matters, Francis's ex-girlfriend, Angela, and her partner, Accelerator, are rival bounty hunters.
Zeta, now in Goa, encounters Francis and starts following him. After witnessing Colt kill a bounty target, Zeta seeks refuge with Angela but is quickly retrieved by Francis. While travelling with Francis, Zeta suffers a seizure. Francis takes Zeta to the hospital, and allows the child to stay with himself and Colt. At Francis's home, he begins drawing tribal patterns on the walls, triggering mysterious flashbacks from Francis's past life. The troops tracking Zeta eventually locate him, launching an attack on Francis and his team. Zeta is captured, prompting Francis to pursue them. As the chase unfolds, fragments of Francis's past are revealed.
In 1070, Roman soldiers attempt to conquer Perumaachi, one of the five islands near the southern Indian subcontinent. With the help of Koduvan, a local inhabitant, they kill 100 warriors defending the island. However, one survivor, Selumaara, escapes and alerts the chieftain, Senthee. In retaliation, Senthee's son, Kanguva "Kanga", executes Koduvan in front of the tribe. Overcome with grief, Koduvan's wife entrusts their son, Poruva, to Kanga before taking her own life by running into a fire. Kanga raises Poruva as his protégé and trains him to become a warrior.
Failing to capture Perumaachi, the Romans ally with Udhiran, the chieftain of the neighbouring island, Arathi, adding to the existing feud between the two islands. Udhiran’s two sons lead an assault on Kanga and his tribe. During the conflict, Poruva stabs Kanga; despite this, Kanga overcomes his injuries, defeats Udhiran’s sons, and later finds Poruva. He takes him back to Perumaachi, but the tribe banishes both to the uninhabited Dark Island. On the Dark Island, Kanga and Poruva grow closer, forming a strong bond.
The women of Perumaachi eventually kill Udhiran’s third son, prompting Udhiran to launch a final attack on the Dark Island. Kanga defeats Udhiran's forces and confronts him aboard his ship. In a selfless act, Poruva sacrifices himself to ensure Kanga's victory. Devastated, Kanga kills Udhiran and vows to dedicate his future lives to honouring Poruva’s sacrifice. With Udhiran’s lineage seemingly eradicated, his illegitimate son, Rathaangasan, born to a concubine, vows revenge.
Back in 2024, Francis is revealed to be the reincarnation of Kanguva while Zeta is the reincarnation of Poruva. Francis tracks them down and attacks the plane Zeta is in. He retrieves Zeta and has a brief moment where Kanga takes over him. Francis, still confused by his connection to Zeta, takes him in, unsure why he feels differently towards him. Meanwhile, the commander of the facility, Ryan, is revealed to be the reincarnation of Rathaangasan. Fully aware of his past life, the commander decides to personally capture Zeta and Francis.
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