Just hours after ‘Kanguva’, the highly anticipated film starring Suriya, premiered in theaters on November 14, pirated versions began circulating online, shocking the film's production team. Studio Green, the film’s producer, swiftly issued a statement condemning the piracy and warning of strict action against those responsible for the leak.

The fake copies, available in resolutions from 1080p to 240p, surfaced on notorious torrent sites such as Tamilrockers and Telegram. These copies were designed for easy accessibility, with carefully chosen keywords enabling users to find and download the pirated version effortlessly. Reports indicate that the film is also available on other illegal streaming platforms.

Directed by Siva, ‘Kanguva’ is a big-budget historical epic set 1,500 years in the past and was released in 38 languages worldwide. Alongside Suriya, the cast includes Bollywood actor Bobby Deol, who plays a lead role and Disha Patani as the female lead. The ensemble cast also features prominent actors Yogi Babu, Prakash Raj, K.S. Ravikumar, Jagapathi Babu, Harish Uthaman, Natarajan Subramaniam, Anand Raj and Vasundhara Kashyap.

The producers are taking a firm stand, with Studio Green emphasizing that those involved in leaking the film will face legal consequences. The piracy of ‘Kanguva’, a highly awaited project with significant investment, has sparked industry-wide concerns about protecting content in the digital age.