The promotional strategy for Kanguva, starring Suriya, stirred a lot of excitement, largely due to producer Gnanavel Raja’s ambitious claims. In a recent interview, Raja made several bold statements, raising eyebrows with his expectations for the film’s commercial success.
He expressed confidence that Kanguva would gross over Rs. 2000 crore, positioning it as a record-breaking project in Kollywood. He also claimed the film would release in 38 languages, a feat yet to be achieved in the industry.
Raja went on to label Kanguva as an unprecedented cinematic experience, hinting that while part one might attract competitors, the sequel would leave others hesitant to compete.
However, as Kanguva hit the screens, initial reactions and reviews indicated a disconnect between Raja’s high expectations and the film’s actual reception. The movie opened to mixed reviews, with audiences critiquing aspects of the storytelling and pacing.
Social media quickly latched onto this, with trolls and memes targeting Raja’s grand proclamations, sparking debates about the gap between promotional hype and actual content quality.
Following the backlash, Raja’s comments have drawn attention not only to Kanguva but also to the broader issue of marketing exaggeration in the industry. His satirical remarks on other releases during promotions have added fuel to the fire, as netizens continue to mock the statements that seemed to oversell Kanguva’s potential.
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