'Kaantha' trailer: Dulquer Salmaan leads high-stakes period drama
What's the story
The much-awaited trailer for the upcoming period drama Kaantha, starring Dulquer Salmaan, was unveiled by pan-Indian superstar Prabhas. The film, inspired by the life of legendary Tamil actor-singer MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, features Salmaan as an actor in a bygone era celebrating music and storytelling. The movie will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi languages on November 14, 2025.
Trailer highlights
Trailer showcases Salmaan's character as a performer who undergoes change
The Kaantha trailer offers a glimpse into the life of Salmaan's character, who is seen performing in front of a large crowd. The visuals also depict Samuthirakani guiding Salmaan's character, portraying a mentor-mentee bond. However, things take a turn, and Salmaan's character is now a superstar who agrees to act in Samuthirakani's next. Bhagyashree Borse plays the leading lady in the film, marking her impressive entry into a period setting.
Production details
Everything to know about 'Kaantha'
Kaantha's cinematography is handled by Dani Sanchez Lopez, with editing by Llewellyn Anthony Gonsalvez and music by Jhanu Chanthar. The film's story consultant and dialogue writer is Thamizh Prabha, while Sri Harsha Rameshwaram is an additional screenwriter. Originally scheduled for a September 12 release, Kaantha will now hit theaters on November 14, 2025.