Suriya & Disha Patani’s Kanguva Faces Disastrous Box Office Performance with Just $2.52 Million in First Weekend
Suriya and Disha Patani’s much-anticipated film Kanguva has begun its box office journey on a highly disappointing note, grossing just $2.52 million in its extended four-day opening weekend. Despite considerable pre-release hype, the film failed to live up to expectations, with a sluggish start followed by a significant drop in collections, exacerbated by negative word of mouth.
The film’s international debut began on a poor note, with premieres failing to generate buzz, and the situation only worsened on day one as audience reactions turned sharply negative. This has led industry observers to predict that Kanguva may soon become one of the biggest disasters in the history of Tamil cinema, with the overseas box office run potentially coming to an end within just a week.
Box Office Breakdown by Country (First Weekend)
Here’s a detailed country-wise breakdown of Kanguva’s overseas performance during its first weekend:
- North America: $661,911
- UAE: 31,527 admits, $368,000
- Rest of GCC: 34,596 admits, $309,000
- Singapore: SGD 143K (Approx. $107,000)
- Malaysia: MYR 1.63 Million (Approx. $364,400)
- UK & Ireland: £172,166 (Approx. $217,000)
- Australia: AZ$163,100 (Approx. $106,000)
- New Zealand: NZ$22,831 (Approx. $13,500)
- Sri Lanka: LKR 3.49 Crores (Approx. $120,000)
- Rest of Europe & World: $250,000
Total First Weekend Gross: $2.52 Million (Approx. ₹21.26 Crores)
The film’s performance across major markets reflects the widespread disinterest among global audiences, with only North America and the UAE showing some decent numbers. However, these figures pale in comparison to the film’s production and marketing costs, signaling a significant financial setback for the team.
A Huge Disappointment for the Team
For Suriya and his team, Kanguva’s dismal box office performance marks a huge disappointment. The film had created considerable anticipation before its release, thanks to the star power of Suriya and the casting of Disha Patani. However, the negative word of mouth and lackluster execution appear to have derailed the film’s prospects both domestically and internationally.
As the film continues its overseas run, industry experts believe it may struggle to recover even a fraction of its hefty investment, making it a major embarrassment for all involved, especially in an international market that had initially shown promise for a strong performance.
While it’s still too early to declare the film’s fate completely, the trajectory of Kanguva suggests that it will be difficult for the film to turn around its fortunes, especially in such a short span of time. With the box office showing signs of a rapid decline, Kanguva is on track to become one of Tamil cinema’s most notable box office failures.
