‘Disheartening’: Oscar Winner Sound Designer Resul Pookutty On Criticism Over Kanguva's Loud Background Score

After much anticipation, Suriya’s fantasy drama Kanguva was finally released in theatres on November 14.

The movie has received a mixed reaction from both fans and critics.

While some were impressed, others expressed concerns about the film’s sound design.

Many found the background score too overwhelming, describing it as excessively loud, with some even complaining that it left them with headaches.

In response to the criticism, sound designer Resul Pookutty, who has won an Oscar and a BAFTA for sound mixing, spoke out on Instagram.

He shared a screenshot of a review from India Today, which labelled Kanguva as “one of the loudest films currently in theatres.

” Along with the post, Pookutty expressed his disappointment over how sound in popular films is often criticised.

He pointed out that sound mixing is caught in the “loudness war.

” “A friend of mine, a re-recording mixer sent me this clip… It is disheartening to see a review about sound in our popular films like this.

Our craft and artistry caught up in the loudness war… who is to blame?! The sound guy?! Or the innumerable fixes come at the last moment to satiate all insecurities,” he wrote.

“High time our fraternity to put your foot down and say things loud and clear.

No film will have a repeat value if the audience walks out with a headache!” he added.

Take a look at the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Resul Pookutty (@resulpookutty) Pookutty is known for being open and candid on social media.

In 2022, he criticised Alia Bhatt’s role in RRR.

He called her character more of a prop in the story overshadowed by the performances of Ram Charan and Jr NTR.

Directed by Siva, Kanguva stars Suriya in the lead role, marking his return to the big screen after nearly two years.

The film also features Bollywood stars Bobby Deol and Disha Patani, along with popular Tamil actors like Natarajan Subramaniam, Jagapathi Babu, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley, Kovai Sarala, and Ananda.

Kanguva has been released in five languages: Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.

Despite facing tough competition from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 starring Karthik Aaryan and Singham Again with Ajay Devgn, Kanguva had a solid start on its opening day.

Reports suggest the film made Rs 22 crore on its first day with about Rs 13.

65 crore coming from Tamil Nadu alone.

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