Kanguva OTT release: When will you be able to stream Suriya’s epic drama?
Typically, Tamil films with pre-secured streaming deals arrive on digital platforms within four weeks after release. However, Kanguva appears to be breaking this trend with an extended theatrical run.
Updated : November 14, 2024 03:22 PM ISTTypically, Tamil films with pre-secured streaming deals arrive on digital platforms within four weeks after release. However, Kanguva appears to be breaking this trend with an extended theatrical run.
Suriya and Bobby Deol in Kanguva.
Amazon Prime Video is the official streaming partner for Kanguva, the latest Tamil film starring superstar Suriya. According to producer KE Gnanavel Raja, Amazon secured the streaming rights for all South Indian languages for a staggering Rs 80 crore, making it one of the largest digital sales in Tamil cinema history.
The excitement generated by such high-stakes investments has fueled anticipation for Kanguva, which Gnanavel Raja has produced with a massive budget of over Rs 300 crore and nearly three years in the making. The film opened to packed theatres, with audiences and critics offering mixed reactions.
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Typically, Tamil films with pre-secured streaming deals arrive on digital platforms within four weeks after release. However, Kanguva appears to be breaking this trend with an extended theatrical run. Gnanavel Raja’s strategy aims to make a strong impact in North Indian states, where most screens are controlled by national multiplex chains. To secure prime slots for the Hindi version in these theatres, Kanguva needs to remain exclusive to theatres for at least eight weeks.
With the film’s wide release across multiplexes in Hindi-speaking markets, it's clear that Kanguva won’t be available for streaming until at least mid-January. However, an early digital debut, similar to the recent release Devara: Part 1, remains possible. Initially expected to follow an eight-week theatrical window, Devara surprised audiences by arriving on streaming platforms just after six weeks.
Ultimately, Kanguva’s streaming timeline may depend on its box office performance. Directed by Siva and featuring Bobby Deol and Disha Patani in key roles, the film’s digital release strategy could adapt depending on its theater-run success.