Dulquer Salmaan continues to amaze audiences in an ever-increasing range of languages, with his versatility and charm reaching a lot farther than just Malayalam cinema. He is further growing his fanbase in the Telugu states, and with recent hit film like Lucky Bhaskar, Dulquer is now sporting a new look in Kaantha—a pan-India film that is sure to be a visual and emotional treat.
The teaser for Kaantha was released as a birthday gift for Dulquer, and sets the audience in the good old black-and-white era of the 1960s. Kaantha encapsulates the pure essence of 1960s filmmaking with its layered offering of an emotive narrative that hits you deep.
In the teaser, Dulquer plays a fiery filmmaker with ambition, ego, and deep regard for the craft. His act in the teaser is compelling with an equal proportion of charisma and depth as he takes to playing his vintage character very easily. Experienced actor Samuthirakani takes up considerable screen space and plays a well-judged act that embellishes the tale.
The teaser suggests the production of a horror movie called Shaanta, and through this multi-layered story, Kaantha explores themes of heritage, ego, and psychological conflict. Each frame is carefully constructed, with flawless period production design that salute the Indian cinema’s golden age.
Bhagyashri Borse excels as the heroine, pouring grace and emotional authenticity into her character. The music by Jhanu Chanthar’s score is emotive and impactful, and adds layers to the mood and greatly enhances the film’s atmosphere.
Produced by Rana Daggubati, starring Dulquer Salmaan, Prashanth Potluri and Jom Varghese, Kaantha is scheduled to be released multi-language grandly on 12th September 2025, and with its robust performances, retro aesthetic and heartfelt narration Kaantha is sure to present audiences with a new, truly memorable movie experience.