Kanguva, a 2024 Tamil epic fantasy action film, marks the Tamil debuts of Bobby Deol and Disha Patani alongside Suriya in dual roles. Directed by Siva and produced by Studio Green and UV Creations, the film follows a complex narrative spanning centuries. A bounty hunter, Francis Theodore, in 2024, finds his life intertwined with a tribal warrior's ancient pledge from 1070. This connection forms the crux of the storyline. Initially announced in 2019 as Suriya 39, production was hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic and scheduling conflicts. Resuming in 2022 as Suriya 42, principal photography spanned seventeen months across various locations including Chennai, Goa, Kerala, Kodaikanal, and Rajahmundry. The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Natty Subramaniam, K.S. Ravikumar, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley, Kovai Sarala, Ravi Raghavendra, and Karunas, with Devi Sri Prasad composing the music, Vetrivel Palanisamy handling cinematography, and Nishadh Yusuf editing. Released on November 14, 2024, in standard, 3D, and IMAX formats, Kanguva's production cost placed it among India's most expensive films ever made. Despite the ambitious scale, the film garnered mixed-to-negative critical reviews and underperformed at the box office, grossing 96-106 crore, ultimately deemed a box-office disappointment.