Kanguva released yesterday to high expectations but has received mixed responses from fans, critics, and audiences. Starring Suriya and directed by Siruthai Siva, this pan-Indian film also features Disha Patani as the female lead.
Many viewers have complained about the excessive loudness of the music in theaters, an issue that gained wider attention after Academy Award-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty commented on it. Here’s what he said on his Instagram:
“A friend of mine, a re-recording mixer send me this clip…. It is disheartening to see a review about sound in our popular films like this. Our craft and artistry caught up in the loudness war… who is to blame?! The sound guy?! or the innumerable fixes comes at the last moment to satiate all insecurities. High time our fraternity to put your foot down and say things loud and clear. No film will have a repeat value if the audience walk out with head ache!”
How the Kanguva team will respond to this feedback remains to be seen. Meanwhile, the film is poised to set a record as Suriya’s highest opening-day grosser, with an official announcement expected soon. Stay tuned for further updates.