The much-anticipated big-budget film Kanguva, starring Suriya, hit theatres yesterday, but within hours of release, a high-quality pirated version of the movie was found circulating online. The pirated copy of the film, which is being shared on various torrent sites and messaging platforms, has raised serious concerns for the makers and the film industry.

Pirated copy circulates across torrent and streaming platforms

The pirated version of Kanguva has been made available in multiple download qualities, ranging from 1080p to 240p. This has made it easier for users on popular torrent sites like Tamilrockers and messaging platforms like Telegram to download the film. To ensure the fake copy is easily accessible, related search terms have also been carefully crafted to help users locate and download the illegal copy quickly.

Some unofficial streaming platforms have also been found hosting the pirated version of the film. This has come as a major shock to the producers and the film's cast, who are now taking steps to tackle the issue.

Studio Green issues warning against pirates

Studio Green, the production company behind Kanguva, has condemned the piracy of their film and issued a stern warning against those involved in leaking the movie. The producers have promised that strict legal action will be taken against those responsible for the leak. An anti-piracy team has been activated, and the producers are determined to track down those spreading the illegal copy.

A big-scale production with star cast

Produced by K. E. Gnanavel Raja under the Studio Green banner, and Vamsi and Pramod under UV Creations, Kanguva is a historical drama set 1,500 years ago. The film stars Suriya in the lead role, with Bollywood actor Bobby Deol playing the antagonist. Actress Disha Patani plays the female lead, while a strong supporting cast including Yogi Babu, Prakash Raj, KS Ravikumar, Jagapathi Babu, and others feature in important roles.

The film, directed by Siva, has been written by Madhan Karky, Adi Narayana, and Siva himself. It was released in a record 38 languages worldwide, making it a major global release.