Kanguva Makers Seek Rs 30 Plus Crs for Telugu Rights?
Hyderabad: The much-hyped ‘Kanguva’ featuring Tamil star Suriya in a warrior role has triggered a lot of hype around the action-adventure and it is slated for release on October 10. “The makers are demanding Rs 30 crores for Telugu dubbing rights since they claim that it is a path-breaking and never-before-seen warrior movie and also to be released in 30-odd languages across and world,” says a distributor who adds, “They are charging a bomb for Telugu states without knowing that Suriya's market has fallen a bit Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. So distributors are reluctant to cough up big sums although they are showing interest in the magnum opus,” he adds. He admits that 'Kanguva' is a different film and has generated a lot of hype for its new backdrop and Suriya’s new avatar.
No doubt, the promos and poster of ‘Kanguva’ have made a great impact on Suriya fans. The film aims to be a raw and rustic visual feast. The scale of the movie is massive as the makers seem to have invested a lot on VFX and CGI. “Telugu rights could fetch them just Rs 11 or 12 crores but it would be risky if they invest more in this action adventure,” he concludes.