The larger-than-life epic sea and land combat sequences are a first-of-a-kind on Indian screen. Kanguva deals with a reincarnation theme. There is Francis and Kanguva, Suriya’s present and his past. The meat of the story is seamlessly woven into this present—past mixture. Here are 5 breathtaking sequences from the film you must definitely book tickets to watch in cinemas.
1. The Jungle Fights
The thrilling fights in the jungle are many but the high-point is the one that involves a cat-and-mouse chase between some tribesmen and a prisoner. The fight choreography is on par with international cinema. Believe us, it is empowering because it is not only men but even the warrior women who give the fights an added dimension. Pitted against a rival tribe, the women decimate the opponents like professionals.
2. The Sea Fights
The battle at sea bears resemblance to the sequences from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl but there is no doubt that as far as Indian cinema goes, this one has its own merits.
3.The Man- Child Emotional Journey
The film starts with an intriguing relationship between Suriya and a child. And when the layers of the relationship are peeled off by going into the past, you realise that there is a deep bond between Kanguva and the child. In fact, he has come back into a reprised avatar as Francis because of an unfulfilled promise. The bonding between man and child is heartwarming.
4. The Climax
The action-choreography is on par with the best. In fact, the climax fight is so engaging, you cannot take your eyes off the screen even for a micro-second. Not only has it been done on a never-before-seen scale, just taking in the appearances of the tribes at war is a visual delight. It is also the fierce quality of the actual combat that gives the viewer goosebumps.The cherry-on-the-top is the appearance of Tamil superstar Karthi, whose striking get-up is something words cannot be enough for. One must see him to believe how incredible his appearance is. It is a master-stroke.
5. The Fire Song
Cinematographer Vetri Palanisamy and music-composer Devi Sri Prasad have given the film the much-need fillip. The Aadhi Jwala, Anantha Jwala song is fire-song and holds you in a trance. Not only is it hummable, it also manages to release endorphins in the brain, making you sway like you are possessed.
