Kaantha Trailer Launch: Dulquer Salmaan And Rana Daggubati Set to Rule the Big Screen Together

Dulquer Salmaan’s highly anticipated period drama Kaantha premieres on November 14. As soon as the trailer was unveiled on November 6, fans and admirers just couldn’t take their eyes off the screens. The movie features one of the finest actors of the South, including Rana Daggubati, Samuthirakani, and Bhagyashri Borse. The captivating trailer offers a glimpse of an intense, layered drama rooted in cinema.

Kaantha is a story of a rising actor and his mentor, whose guidance carves the young man’s journey to fame. As stardom takes over, their collective dream project, ‘Shaantha’, turns into a conflict of egos. The film is indeed a heartwarming, visually rich cinematic world, packed with rivalry, passion, and the pursuit of artistic excellence. Here’s the trailer!

Kaantha Movie Trailer

The 3 minutes and 10 seconds long trailer kicks off with a scene from the fictional horror film Shaantha, directed by Ayya and starring “Nata Chakravarthi” TK Mahadeva. Set in 1950s Madras, the film delves straight into the emotional and professional ups and downs on the path to stardom. The Malayali superstar plays the role of Chandran, a film star, also called the “King of Acting”. He gains recognition under the guidance of director Ayya, portrayed by renowned Indian actor and film director Samuthirakani.

Things begin to escalate when Rana Daggubati appears as a police inspector. Chandran and Ayya’s bond goes for a toss, while Bhagyashri plays the role of actress Kumari, his potential love interest. Director Selvamani Selvaraj has crafted Kaantha with a fine balance of emotional depth, intensity, introspection, and visual elegance. Every scene throws light on the rising tension between personal ambition and artistic vision. 

The trailer is an evocative yet gripping preview of what lies ahead. Set against a period backdrop, the narrative highlights how fragile friendship can be at the price of ambition. Additionally, viewers can sense the emotional turmoil behind every creative success an actor deals with.

The Telugu trailer has garnered over 4 million views on YouTube, while its Tamil version has earned more than 3 million views. Movie buffs and industry actors like Prabhas have also reacted generously to the Kaantha trailer and the lead’s striking performances. 

About Kaantha

Kaantha was originally scheduled for release in September. Due to the clash with Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, it will be released on November 8. The film is produced under Dulquer’s Wayfarer Films and Daggubati’s Spirit Media production banners. 

Dani Sanchez-Lopez’s cinematography captures the vintage aesthetics with a monochrome palette, emphasizing the nostalgic charm. The soundtrack includes songs named “Kanmani Nee,” “Pasi Manase,” and “Rage of Kaantha,” all composed by Jhanu Chanthar. The film is a fictionalized drama inspired by the life of M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, the first superstar of Tamil cinema.