What’s Tamil Media’s Response To Kaantha?

Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati’s much-awaited Telugu-Tamil bilingual period drama Kaantha is set for a grand theatrical release tomorrow. Ahead of the release, the makers hosted an exclusive premiere show in Chennai, which received a unanimously positive response from the Kollywood media.

The early word of mouth is exceptionally strong, with praise pouring in across social media platforms. Noted film critic Ramesh Bala lauded the film, rating it 4.5/5, and predicted that Dulquer Salmaan might bag a National Award for his performance.

He wrote: “1st Half – Excellent Drama, 2nd Half – Brilliant Investigative Thriller & Drama. Set in the 1950s Madras Movie Industry. @dulQuer may win a National Award for Acting. #BhagyashriBorse is terrific, @thondankani is fantastic, @RanaDaggubati is excellent. Authentic recreation of the past and technically superior. Director #SelvamaniSelvaraj is a master storyteller. Don’t miss it!”

VJ Santhosh also gave the film a 4.5-star rating, hailing it as a “genre-bending classic of the year.”

“#SelvamaniSelvaraj crafts an unbelievably gripping tale of ego clashes, romance, and tension that leaves a lump in your throat. @dulQuer is phenomenal as #TKMahadevan — a National Award-worthy performance! Last year Lucky Bhaskar, this year this gem — the dark horse of the commercial blockbusters. @thondankani, #BhagyashriBorse, and @RanaDaggubati deliver pitch-perfect performances. A must-watch masterpiece of 2025 👏.”

With glowing reviews and unanimous appreciation from critics, Kaantha is being hailed as one of the finest cinematic experiences in recent times, setting the stage for a powerful opening tomorrow.

The film’s Telugu premiere will be held today in Hyderabad.