Kaantha : Hearts are already racing after the release of the teaser for the upcoming movie Kaantha. This historical drama, which takes place in Madras in the 1950s, aims to convey both raw emotional intensity and cinematic grandeur. In an easy-to-read style, let’s examine everything we currently know about the plot, actors and crew, soundtrack, and release date.
Date of Release and Languages
On November 14, 2025, which is Tamil Nadu’s Children’s Day, Kaantha will be released in theaters.
Kaantha An overview of the story
The story of Kaantha, which takes place in Madras in the 1950s, revolves around a renowned director known simply as “Ayya” and his complicated friendship with a budding film star.
Ayya assisted in making the movie’s star, Chandran, a success. However, as the plot develops, Chandran takes over a female-focused movie production called Shaantha and renames it Kaantha, which is a pivotal moment.
As a result, friendships become strained, power relations change, and the golden age of Tamil cinema becomes a setting for ambition and emotional upheaval.
This idea is appealing since it combines personal drama with a vintage film business setting. The teaser emphasizes both the darker side of fame and ego as well as the majesty of old-world cinema.
Click Here Dhurandhar Ranveer Singh Movie First Look.
Crew and Cast
- The main actors behind and in front of the camera are broken down as follows:
- Writers and Directors
- Selvamani Selvaraj is the director and co-writer of the movie.
- Alongside Selvaraj, Tamizh Prabha also has writing credits.
- Producers
- Under the names Spirit Media and Wayfarer Films, respectively, Rana Daggubati and Dulquer Salmaan are co-producing the project.
- Leading Cast
- Dulquer Salmaan plays the lead star character (Chandran / T.K. Mahadevan).
- P. Samuthirakani portrays Ayya, the legendary director figure.
- Bhagyashri Borse marks her Tamil debut in a prominent role as “Kumari”.
Rana Daggubati also appears in a supporting role as Inspector Devaraj.
Technical Crew - Cinematography by Dani Sanchez‑Lopez (known for his work on Mahanati).
- Editing by Llewellyn Anthony Gonsalvez.
- Music composed by Jhanu Chanthar.
