Dulquer Salmaan's upcoming film "Kaantha" has generated considerable buzz, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release. The makers of "Kaantha" have announced that the official trailer will be released on November 6th. To further excite the audience, a new teaser video titled "First Spark" was released on November 4th, offering a glimpse into the film's world.
"Kaantha" is a period drama set in Madras State during the 1950s. The film explores the life of a superstar, played by Dulquer Salmaan, and his relationship with a filmmaker, portrayed by Samuthirakani. The teaser highlights the conflict between these two powerful characters, hinting at an intense emotional narrative. Samuthirakani's character is seen warning Dulquer Salmaan's character, adding to the tension. A previous teaser depicted Samuthirakani mentoring Dulquer's character.
The film is said to be inspired by the life of the late Tamil actor M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, with Dulquer Salmaan reportedly playing the veteran actor. "Kaantha" also stars Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead.
Dulquer Salmaan shared the trailer announcement video on his social media accounts, captioning it "THE FIRST SPARK - OUT NOW! TRAILER ON NOV 6th!". The announcement video opens with a voice-over questioning what is happening as the story unfolds at Modern Studios. It then shows Dulquer's character, Chandran, enjoying his fame. Chandran is later seen telling someone off-camera that he will make the movie, and they can watch from the corner. The video then cuts to Samuthirakani, who plays Dulquer's father in the film, declaring that he is going to kill his son.
"Kaantha" is directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, known for his documentary series "The Hunt for Veerappan". Dulquer Salmaan is producing the film under his banner, Wayfarer Films, in collaboration with Rana Daggubati's Spirit Media, Prashanth Potluri, and Jom Varghese. The film's music is composed by Jhanu Chantar, and the cinematography is by Dani Sanchez-Lopez.
"Kaantha" was initially scheduled for release on September 12, 2025, but was postponed to November 14, 2025. Rana Daggubati announced the release date, wishing everyone a happy Diwali and inviting them to see the film in theaters. The film will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.
"Kaantha" is expected to mark a new chapter in Dulquer Salmaan's career, focusing on innovation in music, art, and storytelling. The film's team includes editor Llewellyn Anthony Gonsalvez, art director Ramalingam, additional dialogue writer and story consultant Thamizh Prabha, and additional screenwriter Sri Harsha Rameshwaram.
