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Kaantha: The teaser for Dulquer Salmaan’s much-anticipated Tamil movie Kaantha has officially been cleared by the Censor Board. This period drama is inspired by the life of M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, widely regarded as the first superstar of Tamil cinema. Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, known for the Netflix documentary The Hunt for Veerappan, Kaantha marks his debut as a feature film director. Following the success of Lucky Baskhar, expectations are high for Dulquer’s next big project.

To officially launch the project, Spirit Media and Wayfarer Films held a traditional puja ceremony in Hyderabad. Photos from the event were shared across social media, showing the cast and crew dressed in traditional outfits. The caption read, “Introducing #KAANTHA, an epic collaboration between Rana Daggubati and Dulquer Salmaan. Spirit Media and Wayfarer Films bring you a story that merges artistic storytelling with innovative filmmaking. We are thrilled to embark on this journey. The puja is complete, and we can’t wait to start rolling!" The Tamil-language movie's teaser is expected to release on 28th July, which also happens to be Dulquer Salmaan’s birthday making the teaser launch a special moment for fans.

 
 
 
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Tamil Movie Kaantha Details

Kaantha tells the story of M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar’s rise to fame and the personal challenges he faced during the 1950s. Set in post-independence Madras, the film promises to capture the essence of Tamil cinema’s golden age. Dulquer steps into the role of Bhagavathar and is believed to have delivered a performance that is both powerful and immersive.

Meanwhile, the teaser has a runtime of 2 minutes and 14 seconds, and offers a beautifully crafted look into the vintage world that Bhagavathar belonged to. Backed by Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media and Dulquer Salmaan’s own production banner, Wayfarer Films, the film is a joint venture that blends legacy and new-age storytelling. Initially, Dulquer joined the film only as the lead actor but later came on board as co-producer.

In an interview with THR India, Rana Daggubati explained why Dulquer was the natural choice for the role. “Each story decides who its actor is in some manner, and everyone is right for a certain role… The second I heard it, I didn’t see anyone but Dulquer in it. So I was like, if he was not in it, we probably wouldn’t have made the film," he said.

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The Tamil movie also features Bhagyashri Borse and Samuthirakani in key roles. Although an official theatrical release date is yet to be announced, buzz around the film is already building.