Moneycontrol PRO
HomeEntertainmentSuriya's Kanguva becomes a contender for the Oscars 2025 competing with over 323 films around the world

Suriya's Kanguva becomes a contender for the Oscars 2025 competing with over 323 films around the world

Suriya's movie Kanguva has unexpectedly made it to the list of contenders for the Oscars 2025, competing with 323 global films. Despite receiving an average response at the box office, the film's surprise inclusion has gone viral, exciting fans and drawing attention for this major achievement.

January 07, 2025 / 11:19 IST
Suriya Kanguva

Suriya's movie Kanguva has had a surprising turn of events after its release. Although it received an average response at the box office, the film is now being considered for a major achievement. It has made it to the list of contenders for the Oscars 2025, competing with over 323 films from around the world. This unexpected news quickly went viral on the internet.

When Kanguva was first released, the film faced criticism for several reasons. Fans and critics complained about the loud sound score, and many felt the film didn't give enough screen time to its other actors.

The movie also failed to meet expectations at the box office, with the final collection standing at just Rs. 96 crores, falling short of the Rs. 100 crore mark. This was disappointing, especially considering the film had been made with a huge budget of Rs. 350 crore.

Despite these challenges, Kanguva has now received recognition in a very prestigious way.

The news that it is a contender for the Oscars 2025 has excited many of Suriya's fans.

Also Read: Allu Arjun meets injured Sri Teja in hospital, son of Sandhya Theatre stampede victim

They expressed their happiness online, celebrating the fact that the film has made it to such a big platform. However, many people were also surprised. After the film didn’t perform well at the box office, many did not expect it to be recognized at such a high level.

The movie, directed by Siruthai Siva, features popular actors like Suriya, Bobby Deol, and Disha Patani. After its theatrical release, it was also made available for online streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting December 8, allowing more people to watch it digitally.

Despite the underwhelming response to the film’s release, Kanguva's inclusion in the list of Oscar contenders is a major accomplishment.

This is a big moment for the filmmakers and the cast, especially Suriya, who has a massive fan base. While the film's journey at the box office may have been difficult, this achievement proves that its artistic value might be recognized on a global stage.

The film’s success as an Oscar contender is proof that even movies that don't do well commercially can still find recognition in the international film community.

Entertainment desk -
first published: Jan 7, 2025 11:18 am

Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!

Subscribe to Tech Newsletters

  • On Saturdays

    Find the best of Al News in one place, specially curated for you every weekend.

  • Daily-Weekdays

    Stay on top of the latest tech trends and biggest startup news.

Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347
CloseOutskill Genai