When is Dulquer Salmaan's 'Kaantha' hitting Netflix?
What's the story
Dulquer Salmaan's latest period drama, Kaantha, is all set for its digital debut. The film, which hit theaters on November 14, 2025, has been lauded for its gripping storyline and performances. It also marked the Tamil cinema debut of Bhagyashri Borse. Now, according to a report by 123Telugu, Kaantha may start streaming on Netflix from December 12 in multiple Indian languages, including Tamil and Telugu.
Plot overview
'Kaantha' explores complex relationship between filmmaker and rising star
Set in 1950s Madras, Kaantha delves into the complicated relationship between Ayya (Samuthirakani), a revered filmmaker, and T.K. Mahadevan (Salmaan), a rising star. Initially, Ayya guides Mahadevan's journey to stardom, but tensions arise when the actor starts influencing the film's creative direction. Their conflict escalates when Mahadevan takes charge of Ayya's dream project, leading to a mysterious death during the climax shoot.
Character dynamics
Borse and Rana Daggubati's roles in 'Kaantha'
Borse plays Raja Kumari, who supports Ayya amid the turmoil. Rana Daggubati's character Phoenix, a police officer, is crucial to the unfolding mystery. The film also features Ravindra Vijay, Gayathrie, and Bagavathi Perumal in supporting roles.
Behind-the-scenes
'Kaantha' boasts a strong technical team
Kaantha is written and directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, with Salmaan and Daggubati serving as producers under Spirit Media and Wayfarer Films. The film's cinematography is handled by Dani Sanchez Lopez, while Llewellyn Anthony Gonsalvez did the editing. Jhanu Chanthar composed the music with Jakes Bejoy providing the background score.