With Kaantha, Dulquer Salmaan brings a dark tale of fame and fallout

The highly anticipated Kaantha, starring Dulquer Salmaan, is all set to hit theatres on November 14th in Tamil and Telugu. The film, directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, is a fictional drama that takes partial inspiration from the rise and fall of legendary artist MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, while remaining a wholly original story.

Dulquer clarified that Kaantha is not a biopic but a powerful tale about creative differences on a film set that spiral into tragedy, exploring the fragile balance between artistic passion and personal downfall. The narrative features themes of strong violence, bloody imagery, suicide, and self-harm, reflecting the darker emotional undertones behind the glitz of stardom.

Set against the evocative backdrop of the Tamil film industry’s golden era, Kaantha traces how ambition and ego collide within the creative space. Dulquer plays a charismatic yet troubled actor whose journey from admiration to alienation mirrors the turbulent world of show business.

Co-star Bhagyashri Borse recently hailed Dulquer as an “emperor of acting,” praising his transformation and performance in every frame: a sentiment that echoes the excitement among fans awaiting the film’s release.

While it pays homage to classic cinema and bygone icons, Kaantha is firmly rooted in contemporary storytelling, blending psychological drama with emotional realism. With its mix of artistry, intensity, and moral conflict, the film is expected to leave audiences reflecting long after the credits roll.

As anticipation builds, Kaantha stands poised to be one of the year’s boldest and most emotionally charged cinematic experiences – arriving in theatres this Friday, November 14th.