Kaantha trailer: Forget Gemini Ganesan from Mahanati, Dulquer Salmaan yet again aces playing a Tamil superstar; promising drama of egoistic clash
Kaantha: Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, the film explores the life of Tamil cinema's first superstar, M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, focusing on the ego clash between an actor and director.
Last Updated: 01.09 PM, Nov 06, 2025
The trailer of Kaantha, the upcoming Tamil film starring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role, has been released by the makers on social media. The period drama is helmed by Selvamani Selvaraj and is scheduled to release in theatres on November 14.
Kaantha trailer out:
After delivering a success like Lokah: Chapter 1 as a producer, Dulquer Salmaan is gearing up for his next film, this time as an actor with Kaantha. The period drama, which will be releasing in theatres this month. The Tamil film features Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, Samuthirakani and others. The trailer of Kaantha was released by the makers on Thursday.
The trailer begins with Samuthirakani as a filmmaker who is set to make a film with Dulquer Salmaan, who appears to be playing an upcoming actor. But soon, we see the actor, TK Mahadevan, being a famous one, as a protege of Samuthirakani. The dynamics change as we see the ego clash between the actor and director. Dulquer Salmaan, with his curly hair, thick moustache, and double-breasted suit, plays an actor from the 50s. Meanwhile, Bhagyashri plays a female lead on the sets, who appears to be in favour of the director. Rana Daggubati makes an appearance, and the trailer culminates in a dramatic showdown between the actor and director. Dulquer transforms into the veteran superstar of Tamil cinema, M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar.
All about Kaantha:
Kaantha is expected to be based on the life of Tamil cinema’s first superstar, M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, who had his own career highs, lows, and fair share of controversies. With Dulquer Salmaan expected to play the legacy actor, Kaantha’s story will revolve around the ego clash between an actor and director.
With actors Samuthirakani and Bhagyashri Borse playing equally important roles, the period drama will be set in 50s Madras. Selvamani Selvaraj is directing the film, which is produced by Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati. The film will be released in theatres on November 14 in multiple languages.
FAQs
Q. What is Kaantha about?
A. Kaantha is period drama set in 1950s Madras, about the ego clash between an actor and director on the sets of a film.
Q. Is Kaantha a true story?
A. Kaantha is said to be inspired by the life events of MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, who is known to be the first superstar of Tamil cinema.
Q. Is Kaantha a biopic?
A. Kaantha has not been explicitly mentioned to be a biopic, but based on the life of Tamil superstar MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar.