Kaantha(2025)
காந்தா
Kaantha Synopsis
Set in the backdrop of a film set, in the 1950’s in post colonial Madras, the film is centred around the professional rivalry between a film-maker trying to make his seminal film and the top reigning actor who the director once introduced. The rivalry spirals around the leading actress, a debutante and as the relationship between the three.
Kaantha (2025) is a history, crime and drama film directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, released on November 13, 2025 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, Samuthirakani and Ravindra Vijay. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Selvamani Selvaraj
- Writers:
- Deepika Karthik Kumar, Thamizh Prabha, Selvamani Selvaraj
- Producers:
- Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan, Prashanth Potluri
- Cinematographer:
- Dani Sanchez-Lopez
- Composer:
- Jhanu Chanthar
- Production:
- Spirit Media, Wayfarer Films
- Status:
- Released
Kaantha Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dulquer Salmaan
as T. K. Mahadevan
Bhagyashri Borse
as Kumari
Samuthirakani
as A. P. Kodandaraman
Ravindra Vijay
as Martin Prabhakaran
Rana Daggubati
as Phoenix
Gayathrie Shankar
as Devi
Nizhalgal Ravi
as Sivabalan Mudhaliyar
Vaiyapuri
as Selvam
Java Sundaresan
as Stage Presenter
Bijesh Nagesh
as Babu
Aadukalam Naren
as IG
Bagavathi Perumal
as Constable Kaathu
Key crew
Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, written by Deepika Karthik Kumar, Thamizh Prabha and Selvamani Selvaraj, produced by Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan and Prashanth Potluri.
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Kaantha Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 27 ratings.
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Kaantha – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kaantha online?
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Kaantha (2025) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kaantha?
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The main cast of Kaantha (2025) includes Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, Samuthirakani, Ravindra Vijay and Rana Daggubati. The film was directed by Selvamani Selvaraj. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kaantha released?
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Kaantha was released on November 13, 2025 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is Kaantha worth watching?
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Kaantha (2025) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.