Overview
- Kaantha released on November 14 in Tamil with dubbed versions, led by Dulquer Salmaan, Samuthirakani, Bhagyashri Borse and Rana Daggubati, and directed by Selvamani Selvaraj.
- Critics and viewers highlight standout performances and meticulous 1950s production craft, while several reviews say the investigation-focused second half is less engaging.
- Social media buzz skews positive, though some audience feedback cites predictability and lip-sync issues in the Telugu dub.
- A legal petition by B. Thiagarajan in a Chennai court seeks to block the film over an allegedly defamatory portrayal linked to M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar; the makers maintain the story is fictional.
- Trade coverage reports an unconfirmed budget of about 35–40 crore and suggests a 70–80 crore India net would be needed for a ‘clean hit’ under Koimoi’s parameters.