Kaanthaa UAE Review: Dulquer Salman's Film Is An Outstanding Watch; The Plot Is….

Kaantha UAE Review: The year 2025 has been rewarding for Dulquer Salmaan. Following the success of his production "Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra," he is now in the spotlight for his first release of the year. The film, "Kaantha," is a period drama thriller and has generated significant anticipation. Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, it stars Samuthirakani, Bhagyashri Borse, and Rana Daggubati in lead roles. This film marks a collaboration between Rana Daggubati and Dulquer Salmaan, who co-produced it under their respective banners, Spirit Media and Wayfarer Films. The partnership highlights their shared vision for storytelling and cinema.

"Kaantha" is said to draw inspiration from M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar's life, though the creators describe it as fictional. The movie is set in Madras during the 1950s and explores the life of Ayya, a celebrated Tamil director. It delves into his intricate relationship with T. K. Mahadevan, an actor whose career Ayya greatly influenced. As "Kaantha" continues to capture attention, its blend of history and fiction offers viewers an engaging cinematic experience. With its compelling plot and talented cast, the film promises to be a standout release this year. As Kaantha has hit the screens, here's how it fared in UAE.

Kaantha UAE Review

As per a viral tweet on the micro-blogging site Twitter, Kaantha got 4 stars in UAE & Pakistani. The tweet read as"#KaanthaFirstReview 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. It's a Must Watch exciting Crime-thriller drama movie based on Black & White MADRAS era".

Meanwhile, Dulquer recently shared his biggest fear while in conversation with Gulte and stated, "My character's title is Naditu Chakravarthy. I don't believe I am a great actor. There is always a percentage of the audience who keep telling me that I can't act. There will be some criticism I keep reading. So in my head, am I not good? This fear is there".