Overview

• The postponement was announced on September 11 by producers Spirit Media and Wayfarer Films in a social media statement thanking fans for the teaser response.
• Kaantha had been slated for a September 12 theatrical release, and the team said a new date will be revealed soon.
• The decision follows Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’s strong run, with trade tracker Sacnilk reporting Rs 97.85 crore in India and Rs 210 crore worldwide.
• The move reflects coordinated scheduling by shared producers, including Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, to avoid competing with their own hit.
• Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, Kaantha is a 1950s Madras period drama starring Dulquer Salmaan with Bhagyashri Borse and Samuthirakani.