Dulquer Salmaan will return to the big screen with his most-awaited film ‘Kaantha’, which is set against the backdrop of Madras in the 1950s. The movie will highlight the ego clash between two artistic minds in the film industry, while focusing on the making of India’s first Tamil horror film. After creating excitement among fans about the film, the makers have unveiled the teaser of ‘Kaantha’ on Dulquer’s birthday.
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Apart from Dulquer, Kaantha also stars Samuthirakani and Bhagyashri Borse in the lead roles. Samuthirakani plays a visionary writer-director in the film, whereas Bhagyashri portrays the role of an actress.
The teaser opens with the discussion of making the first Tamil horror film with Ayya (played by Samuthirakani). The scene soon turns tense with the entry of the main lead (Dulquer Salmaan) of the film as he starts making changes to the storyline. The flashback showcases some tensions between the actor and the director as their relationship turned sour for some reason.
The movie is produced by Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan, Prashanth Potluri and Jom Varghese under the banners Spirit Media and Wayfarer Films.
In an earlier interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, producer-actor Rana Daggubati talked about why he did not star in the film despite its good storyline. He shared, “Each story decides who its actor is in some manner, and everyone is right for a certain role. And I think if you’re trying to be a producer of a film, it’s about finding the best for that story. The second I heard it, I didn’t see anyone but Dulquer in it.”
“I think Dulquer carries that so beautifully with the kind of cinema that he does and the characters he plays. He’s so secure in terms of just being an actor, things don’t need to go into a mainstream beat of things for him to create a successful film. So I think that way, he was probably the best guy to collaborate with,” he added.
‘Kaantha’ is written and directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, with its music being composed by Jhanu Chanthar. The movie will release in theatres on September 12, 2025.
