Dulquer Salmaan, the popular Indian actor, recently shared unseen moments with the "Kaantha" gang, expressing his fondness for the team. The film "Kaantha," a period drama set against the backdrop of the film industry, has generated considerable buzz.
"Kaantha" is jointly produced by Rana Daggubati and Dulquer Salmaan, under the banners of Spirit Media and Wayfarer Films. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan, Samuthirakani, and Bhagyashri Borse in pivotal roles. Rana Daggubati also plays a significant role. Selvamani Selvaraj, known for the Netflix documentary "The Hunt for Veerappan," directs the film.
Dulquer Salmaan portrays the character of T.K. Mahadevan, loosely inspired by M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, balancing charisma and fragility. Bhagyashri Borse plays the female lead. Samuthirakani plays Dulquer's father in the film.
The film is set in the reconstructed Modern Studios of 1950s Madras. "Kaantha" explores human relationships and societal transformation during a pivotal era. The narrative involves escalating egos and rising tension, leading to a mysterious death and an ensuing investigation. Inspector Devaraj leads the investigation into the crew member's death, turning the narrative into a thriller. The film explores the complex dynamics between the characters, with Dulquer capturing the swagger of a superstar and the innocence of an amateur.
Dulquer described "Kaantha" as a special film in his career, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He expressed that it is difficult to recreate such an experience again. Rana Daggubati also shared that the story is inspired by real incidents, depicting the dark side of great people and their craftsmanship.
The film's music is composed by Jhanu Chantar, with cinematography by Dani Sanchez-Lopez. The first look poster of Dulquer from the film was released on Monday, marking his 13th year in cinema.
"Kaantha" faced challenges during its making. While the film takes viewers through a wide range of emotions and builds tension skillfully, it reportedly loses direction once it shifts into the investigative thriller genre. The blending of genres becomes uneven, potentially causing viewers to lose interest. Despite these issues, "Kaantha" is described as a whodunnit neo-noir love letter to Tamil cinema's golden age.
