The Tamil film, 'Kaantha' starring Dulquer Salmaan is all set to premiere on OTT, after a successful theatrical run. Read on to know more details.
Dulquer Salmaan has been grabbing a lot of attention ever since he produced the blockbuster film, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Currently, the actor is garnering attention for his powerful role in the film, Kaantha. The Tamil film is directed by Selvamani Selvaraj stars Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, Rana Daggubati and more is all set to premiere on OTT after a successful theatrical run. Read on to know more details about the same.
On December 8, 2025, the official Instagram page of the OTT platform, Netflix took to their handle and shared that the Tamil film, starring Dulquer Salmaan is all set to premiere from December 12, 2025. The Tamil film, Kaantha will be streamed in multiple languages including Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, which will potentially increase its popularity. To watch the film, viewers will need a subscription to the OTT platform. It is worth mentioning that the runtime of the film is roughly 163 minutes.
The Tamil film, Kaantha is set in the 1950s, and it features the cinema of that era. The film opens with a powerful director, 'Ayya' (Samuthirakani), who deeply cares about his film, 'Saantha', which once couldn't be completed. Soon, he dreams to revive it and finish the way he wanted. However, problems are created when 'TK Mahadevan' (Dulquer Salmaan) joins the film. 'TK' once helped 'Ayya', but now, he is a superstar.
When 'Ayya' brings 'Kumari' (Bhagyashri Borse) on board, tension increases, as 'TK's' pride comes in between and he wants to make the film according to his wish. Eventually, this leads to repeated fights. The film also explores 'Kumari's' feelings in between the ego clash of 'Ayya' and 'TK'. However, the film picks up speed and the tone changes when a crew member is killed and 'Inspector Devaraj' (Rana Daggubati) comes to investigate. It is worth mentioning that the Tamil film had reportedly crossed Rs. 40 crores.
For those who don’t know, the film, Kaantha hit the theatres on November 14, 2025. Soon after its release, multiple users had shared their thoughts on X (formerly Twitter). While some appreciated the narrative and tone of the film, others called Kaantha the best performance of Dulquer Salmaan.
One user had commented, "Outstanding gripping murder mystery drama." Another had penned, "One of the best roles of @dulQuer in recent times." A third user wrote, "Interval is completely unexpected one. #Kaantha Mainly @dulQuer and #bhagyashriborse are completely lived in the characters." A fourth user had commented, "This is a classic! #SelvamaniSelvaraj has made a genre bending film. Definitely one of the best films of this year."
Dulquer Salmaan is a popular actor, who has not only worked in the South film industry, but has also appeared in a few Bollywood films. He is recognised for his versatility and powerful on-screen presence. For the unversed, he is also a producer. He is the youngest son of Malayalam star, Mammootty. Over the years, he has appeared in films like Chup, The Zoya Factor, Sita Ramam, Bangalore Days, Charlie, Lucky Baskhar and more. Dulquer Salmaan will next be seen in the sequel of Lokah.
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