Kaantha movie out on OTT: Stream Dulquer Salmaan’s latest period drama right now here

Kaantha movie out on OTT: Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, the film stars Dulquer Salmaan as the ambitious actor TK Mahadevan and Samuthirakani as the veteran director Ayya

Still from Kaantha.

Kaantha, the 2025 Tamil period mystery crime drama thriller starring Dulquer Salmaan and directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, is now streaming on Netflix after its theatrical run. The film is available in multiple languages.

Kaantha out on OTT:

A period drama, Kaantha is helmed by Selvamani Selvaraj and co-written with Thamizh Prabha. Released worldwide in theatres on 14 November 2025, the film is set in 1950s Madras and explores the turbulent relationship between a legendary filmmaker and his superstar protégé.

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The story follows the veteran director Ayya (Samuthirakani) and his conflicted dynamic with TK Mahadevan (Dulquer Salmaan), an actor whose career Ayya once nurtured but who later asserts creative control over a film project originally titled Shaantha. When the film’s production spirals into betrayal and a mysterious murder on set, Inspector Phoenix (Rana Daggubati) leads an investigation that entangles both men. If this sounds interesting, then you can stream Kaantha on Netflix right now in different languages with English subtitles.

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What else do we know about Kaantha

The cast is led by Dulquer Salmaan who is known for period dramas like Sita Ramam, Lucky Baskhar and Mahanati, with actors Samuthirakani, Bhagyashri Borse, and Rana Daggubati in key roles. It is to be noted that Kaantha marks Bhagyashri’s debut in Tamil. She plays the female lead role, and won accolades for her performance.

The technical team includes cinematographer Dani Sanchez-Lopez, editor Llewellyn Anthony Gonsalvez, with music by Jhanu Chanthar and Jakes Bejoy. While Kaantha was widely speculated to be a biopic on Tamil cinema’s first superstar MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, the makers had clarified that Kaantha is a fictional film. Kaantha had opened to decent reviews and some criticism, while had a moderate run at the box office.

Meanwhile, apart from Kaantha, you can also stream other Tamil films like romantic drama Aaromaley on JioHotstar and crime thriller Theeyavar Kulai Nadunga on SunNXT. Both the films can be enjoyed watching through OTTplay Premium.

Kaantha FAQs

Q. What is the platform of Kaantha OTT?

A. Kaantha is streaming on Netflix.

Q. What is Kaantha OTT release date?

A. Kaantha released on Netflix on December 12.

Q. Is Kaantha biopic of MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar?

A. No, Kaantha is not a biopic of MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. It is a fictional story.

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