Dulquer Salmaan’s ‘Kaantha’ Set for Worldwide Release on November 14

Dulquer Salmaan has announced that his highly anticipated film Kaantha will release worldwide on November 14, 2025, promising audiences a cinematic experience filled with drama, suspense, and nostalgia.The announcement came with a gripping motion poster shared across social media, sending fans into a frenzy and promising a cinematic experience unlike any other this festive season.

Kaantha, directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, is an upcoming period drama horror thriller that transports audiences to the golden era of Tamil cinema. The film is inspired by the life of legendary actor and filmmaker M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, The film takes audiences back to the 1950s, a transformative era in Tamil cinema, and revolves around the dynamic bond between Ayya, an ambitious and visionary filmmaker, and Chandran, a talented actor whose rise to stardom is guided by Ayya’s mentorship. Their relationship faces turmoil when Chandran decides to rename a women-centric film, originally titled Shaantha, to Kaantha to better align with his public persona. This seemingly small change sets off a cascade of emotional, dramatic, and suspenseful events that challenge their friendship and alter the course of their lives forever.

The period setting promises lavish costumes, intricate production design, and a nostalgic glimpse into the filmmaking world of the 1950s, while the story’s dramatic twists and suspenseful moments keep audiences engaged. Viewers can expect a rich tapestry of ambition, rivalry, love, and betrayal, intertwined with the glitz and challenges of the early Tamil film industry.

Dulquer Salmaan leads the cast, supported by seasoned actors Samuthirakani and Bhagyashri Borse, ensuring a compelling ensemble performance. The film’s teaser and motion poster hint at a mix of tension, drama, and period grandeur, giving cinephiles plenty to speculate about before its release. With Kaantha set to hit theatres on November 14, audiences are eagerly anticipating a film that promises both nostalgic charm and thrilling storytelling. Fans across India and worldwide are counting down the days to experience Dulquer Salmaan’s mesmerizing journey into the golden era of Tamil cinema with Kaantha.