Suriya’s highly anticipated pan-Indian film Kanguva, released on November 14, failed to meet expectations and ended as one of Tamil cinema’s biggest disasters.
Despite the hype, audiences rejected the film, leading to a premature end to its box office run.
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Now, the film is gearing up for its OTT release on Amazon Prime Video, reportedly slated for the second week of December.
However, a shocking development has emerged as the HD print of Kanguva has been leaked online before its official digital streaming. The HD print is out in just 17 days of its theatrical release.
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This leak is a huge blow to Amazon Prime Video, which acquired the film’s digital rights for a record price.
An HD print being available before streaming not only damages the platform’s exclusivity but could also impact viewership numbers.
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With this early leak of Kanguva HD print, it’s expected that the OTT release of Kanguva might be preponed by a few days.
HD print releasing before OTT has become another headache for streaming platforms.
