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Kaantha Debuts Modestly, Reviews Praise Dulquer Salmaan and Question Second-Half Shift

A Chennai court petition alleging defamation over the film’s portrayal remains under consideration.

Overview

  • Early reactions single out Dulquer Salmaan for a standout turn, with widespread praise for the film’s period detail, production design and score.
  • Critics report a gripping first half focused on an ego clash that loses steam after a mid-film pivot into an investigative thriller.
  • Industry tracker Sacnilk estimates Day 1 collections at about Rs 4 crore, reflecting low-to-moderate occupancy across major markets.
  • B Thiagarajan, grandson of MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, has sought to halt the release in court over alleged misrepresentation, while the makers maintain the story is fictional.
  • Reports indicate Netflix has acquired post-theatrical streaming rights for the film.