Kaantha is an action film directed and written by selvamani selvaraj. The story revolves around fame, power, and betrayal and focuses on one of the dominated periods of the tamil film industry, the gold period, ayya, one of the master directors of the industry and his rising star, tk mahadevan, and the struggles they face in their relationships and how they try to overcome it.
| Genre | Action, Drama, Period |
| Director | Selvamani Selvaraj |
| Writers | Selvamani Selvaraj |
| Producers | Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, Prashanth Potluri, Jom Varghese |
| Main Cast | Dulquer Salmaan (Ayya), Samuthirakani (T.K. Mahadevan), Bhagyashri Borse |
| Cinematography | Dani Sanchez-Lopez |
| Editing | Adarsh Ravu |
| Music | Jhanu Chanthar |
| Release Date | 14 November 2025 |
| Language | Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada |
| Production | Wayfarer Films, Spirit Media |
| Streaming | Expected after theatrical run (Amazon Prime Video, Netflix – TBA) |
Overview
Kaantha
Genre
Action, Drama, Period
Language
Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada
Release Date
14 November 2025
Cast & Crew
Kaantha features Ayya, one of the master’s respected director’s impersonators, along with TK Mahadevan, who plays the master’s rising golden period actor in the Tamil film industry. The cast petrifies the audience with the cinema’s take on the pillars of the industry, then crosses over to the dark side with the emotional betrayal of power and ambition with the tale of cinema’s ruling pillars.
- D salmaan as ayya, the master of charm and complexities of the film
- Samuthirakani as T.K. Mahadevan
- Bhagyashri Borse in a lead role
- Jhanu Chanthar’s beautiful music and Dani Sanchez-Lopez’s awesome cinematography
- Editing by Adarsh Ravu
Kaantha is produced by Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, Prashanth Potluri, and Jom Varghese under the banners of Wayfarer Films and Spirit Media.
Where to Watch
Kaantha was released in theaters on 14 November 2025. The film is available to watch in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada languages, so it is being screened across India. However, the film’s OTT platforms and streaming release dates remain unknown. The film’s audience is advised to review their social media sites for information Non-Theatrical is available. Kaantha will likely be available to watch on the OTT platforms after its theatrical release.
Reasons to Watch
- People will enjoy the performances of Dulquer Salmaan and Samuthirakani, the emotional intensity, and the support of powerful Bhagyashri Borse.
- Expect great cinematography, editing, and a mix of history and style through the period action of the movie.
- Expect great production and narrative and story structure, and the high-level support of many of the South Indian filmmakers and actors.
Videos
Trailer 1
FAQs
Who directed Kaantha?
The film is directed and written by Selvamani Selvaraj.
Who are the main cast members?
Samuthirakani, Bilquis Borse and Dulquer Salmaan as Ayya.
What genre does Kaantha belong to?
It is a combination of action and drama set in a specific time period.
Who produced Kaantha?
Prashanth Potluri, Jom Varghese and Dulquer Salmaan, along with Rana Daggubati
When was Kaantha released?
It was released in theaters on 14 November 2025.
What language is Kaantha in?
It is a film in the Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada language.
Who handled the music for Kaantha?
The music was composed by Jhanu Chanthar.
Is the focus of the film in the film industry?
Yes, it is about filmmakers, the acting profession, and the problems pertaining to cinema.
Who was the cinematographer?
It was Dani Sanchez-Lopez who was in charge of cinematography.
Who edited Kaantha?
Adarsh Ravu handled the editing.
Is Kaantha a historical story?
The film is a period drama set in the golden era of Tamil cinema.
