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Tamil Super Star and sociopreneur Suriya has won the National Award for Best Actor shared with Ajay Devgan on Friday. Suriya, who is known for films such as ‘Aaytha Ezhuthu’, ‘Soorarai Pottru’, ‘Jai Bhim’ and several others, is back this time in the first glimpse of the upcoming film ‘Kanguva’. By the looks of it, the actor seems to be playing a fearless warrior.
The first glimpse of the film was unveiled on the occasion of the actor’s birthday on Sunday.
Several stars from across the country, including actors Mamootty, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal and Akshay Kumar wished actor Suriya on his birthday and also congratulated him for having won the National Award for Best Actor shared with Ajay Devgan.
With a duration of 2 minutes and 21 seconds, the video asset is marked by stunning visuals, cinematic yet off beat music, and the powerful screen presence of Suriya. It begins with the camera tracking into a battlefield as aerial shots soon transition into eye level shots showing a devastated battlefield as Suriya emerges from the darkness adorning a mask made from the skull of a livestock. He can also be seen sporting a neckpiece made of tiger claws and horns.
Suriya’s character then throws a flame charged spear which pierces the chest of his opponent in the battlefield. A thrilling cinematic shot then shows him along with a horse and an eagle as the thunder strikes the edge of the hill lighting up the screen.
Soon after this, he is shown to be removing his mask but the audience doesn’t get to see his face as the drone shots crosses the actor before he could fully remove his mask. The following shots build up the anticipation for the character with Suriya’s army shooting flame charged arrows from the foothill in a parabola, tribal drum beats and Suriya running around in his warrior avatar.
Towards the end leg of the video, the face of Suriya is revealed who gives an over-the-top yet intriguing stare into the camera as he laughs his devilish heart out.
However, ‘Kanguva’ is currently in production and is moving at a brisk pace.
The first glimpse is released in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English languages currently but more languages are expected to follow the suit as the film will have a grand release in 10 languages in 3D format. The 3D conversion of the film is already in process and promises a visual delight for the connoisseurs of raw action and the fans of the Tamil star.
The film, which is being produced by Studio Green in association with UV Creations, also stars Disha Patani, and is directed by Siva. Other members of the cast will soon be unveiled. The film features cinematography by Vetri Palanisamy and musical score by Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad.
‘Kanguva’ is expected to release in 2024.
Taking to Twitter, actor Mammootty said: “National Award. A beautiful birthday gift. Happy birthday Dear Suriya.”
The other superstar of the Malayalam film industry, Mohanlal too, wished Suriya, whose ‘Soorarai Pottru’ walked with five National Awards at the 68th National film Awards on Friday.
Mohanlal tweeted: “Some birthday presents are precious coincidences. Happy birthday and congratulations once again, dear Suriya!”
Mohanlal did not stop with tweeting, he also called Suriya over the phone to wish him.
Telugu Superstar Chiranjeevi tweeted: “Hearty Congrats to my dearest Suriya on the National Best Actor Award!! It’s even more special coming on the eve of your birthday!! Many Many Happy Returns of the Day and wishing you many many more accolades along the way!!”
Akshay Kumar, who is reprising Suriya’s role in the Hindi remake of ‘Soorarai Pottru’, said: “Over the moon to see ‘Soorarai Pottru’ win the top honours at the National Awards. Heartfelt congratulations my brother Suriya, Aparna Balamurali and my director Sudha Kongara. Humbled to be working in the Hindi adaptation of such an iconic film.”
Aparna Balamurali, who played the female lead in ‘Soorarai Pottru’, too wished Suriya on the occasion.
She said: “Happy Birthday to one of most humble human being I have ever met! I have learnt so much from you as an artist. Thank you for trusting me with Bommi. Forever grateful for ‘Soorarai Pottru’! Congratulations to you sir. You are an inspiration.”
