Kaantha movie reviews on Twitter (X): Dulquer Salmaan impresses but becomes ‘unlucky Bhaskar’; unhappy netizens say ‘‘if you have the patience to…’

Kaantha, a period drama starring Dulquer Salmaan and directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, released on November 14. The film, set in the 1950s, explores the conflict between a movie star and director

Kaantha

Kaantha, after many years of making and wait, has finally hit theatres. The Dulquer Salmaan-starrer period drama, is written and directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, and has the actor producing the film along with Rana Daggubati. While the press show and premieres of Kaantha had opened to extraordinary reviews. Kaantha is now open for general audience and larger public viewing, with fans now sharing their honest feedback on the film.

Kaantha movie review on X: Not all are convinced with Dulquer Salmaan film

Kaantha is the latest Tamil film starring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role. Also starring Bhagyashri Borse, Samuthirakani, Rana Daggubati and others, the film is a period drama. It is a fictional tale about a movie star of the 1950s, and his egoistic clash with the director who introduced him.

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Kaantha released in theatres on November 14, following paid premieres a day before and press screening for Tamil media on Wednesday. During both the screenings, Kaantha was given exceptional reviews, making audience think that Dulquer Salmaan has once again aced a period film, following the successes of Mahanati, Sita Ramam and Lucky Baskhar.

But with the film debuting in theatres now, a section of fans has already begun to address the shortcomings in Kaantha. It looks like the exceptionally positive reviews for Kaantha, is now being dissolved with little criticism against the film.

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Even as netizens are still impressed with the lead cast performance, including that of Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, and others, they also pointed out that the film required a "more engaging screenplay and stronger emotional depth in the second half" and that the latter half needed more depth. Another person warned not to expect any commercial elements, with one writing, "the enormity of the emotions be it ego or love or even the whodunit angle remain at a surface level. It is like too many things are happening but you also feel much isn't happening!"

Kaantha is MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar biopic?

Kaantha was rumoured to be based on the life of Tamil superstar MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. However, the film makers had rubbished the claim and said it is a fictional tale. Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, Kaantha’s post-theatrical streaming rights have been bagged by Netflix.

FAQs

Q. What is the new movie of Dulquer Rana?

A. Kaantha is the new movie starring Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati.

Q. Is Kaantha a biopic?

A. Kaantha is not a biopic but a fictional film loosely based on incidents from the 1950s Tamil cinema.

Q. Where can I watch the Kaantha movie?

A. Kaantha releases in theatres on November 14 with paid premieres a day before.

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