Kaantha OTT release: Why Dulquer Salmaan’s period drama is a must-watch this weekend
Kaantha, a Tamil period drama starring Dulquer Salmaan, directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, is set to stream on Netflix from December 12.
Last Updated: 12.33 PM, Dec 10, 2025
Kaantha, the Tamil period drama starring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role, is soon to stream on Netflix. The film is directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, and is one of those movies with a story-within-story format. With the film hitting the streaming platform this week, here are 5 reasons why you should watch it.
Kaantha OTT release: Why stream Dulquer Salmaan film
A cinematic indulgence
Kaantha is one film, which is both indulgent and cinematic in its truest sense. The film, which explores about a film, is set against the backdrop of 1950s Madras. It is the era when the studio culture thrived and film sets were an interesting space. Kaantha leaves no stone unturned to show its audience this aspect, making it a truly indulgent film with great production values.
Dulquer Salmaan in a yet another astounding period drama
Dulquer Salmaan and period dramas by now are match made in heaven. After fabulous performances in films like Mahanati, Lucky Bhaskar and Sita Ramam, Dulquer Salmaan once again aces a period character in style with Kaantha. The actor plays a Tamil superstar who is driven by ego and ambition, in turn delivering one of his career-best roles. Showcasing both swagger and vulnerability, Dulquer Salmaan’s body language of an actor of 1950s era, is one of the highlights of Kaantha, making it a definite watch.
Captures the greatness of filmmaking
Kaantha is a movie-within-movie storytelling, that it in turn talks about the greatness of cinema. The film revolves around a crime that took place on the film sets, but at heart, it is a story of artistes and creators who brim with pride and ego for boasting their creativity. Like a dialogue in the film that says how a story decides when it gets to be made, Kaantha too, had been in years of making, before hitting big screens.
A clash of egos and time travel
Kaantha is a story of egos, between a director and his protégé/ superstar actor. With Dulquer Salmaan and Samuthirakani playing the actor and director respectively, the film takes us back to the 1950s era and how movies were being made. The film excels in parts which talks about their self-esteems and what happens when they try to outdo each other.
Bhagyashri Borse’s stunning Tamil debut
Bhagyashri Borse, who made her Tamil debut with Kaantha, plays the doe-eyed debutant actress Kumari. While criticism had been levelled on Bhagyashri for playing eye candy roles earlier, with Kaantha, the actor embodies the role of an actress from a certain period, in an earnest way possible. Her performance in the film too won critics’ praises.
Kaantha FAQs
Q. What is the platform of Kaantha OTT?
A. Kaantha will stream on Netflix.
Q. What is Kaantha OTT release date?
A. Kaantha will stream on Netflix from 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.