Kaantha, starring Dulquer Salmaan, Samuthirakani, Rana Daggubati, and Bhagyashri Borse, was originally planned for a September release. The film was postponed and has now finally reached the audience. The very first thing to know is that it’s a period drama set in Madras of the Nineteen Fifties. It captures the glitz and glamour of the film industry of that era while exploring a clash of pride and ambition between a master and his pupil.
For a lot of viewers, the trailer made the film look intriguing, but the true query stays: Did Director Selvamani Selvaraj deliver what the trailer promised? To get a way of that, allow us to take a look at what the final audience is saying concerning the film on Twitter.
What Are Netizens Saying About Kaantha?
Generally, the film is receiving a positive response from the audience, particularly for the performances of Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, Samuthirakani, and Rana Daggubati. Their work is widely praised, with one X user sharing accolades for the solid. “@dulQuer is PHENOMENAL, @BhagyashriBose is a talent to look at out for, and @RanaDaggubati is a lot fun as Phoenix,” they wrote.
#Kaantha is a wildly ambitious cinematic swing that blends so many genres with remarkable control. @dulQuer is PHENOMENAL, @BhagyashriBose is a talent to look at out for, and @RanaDaggubati is a lot fun as Phoenix. Such a wealthy cinematic ride and one among the 12 months’s best. pic.twitter.com/dIBU175slj
— Kevin Verma (@KevOnFilm) November 14, 2025
Nevertheless, alongside the praise, there are a couple of common criticisms. Many viewers mention that the second half and the sudden shift in genre feel uneven. One viewer noted that he enjoyed the primary half but wasn’t a fan of the latter, saying, “After the interval, the second half just isn’t much engaging due to investigation scenes.” He also praised the primary half, mentioning, “The primary half went so well with the acting scenes of Dulquer, Bhaghyashri Borse with lovely bgms.”
#Kaantha – Average
The primary half went so good with the acting scenes of Dulquer,Baghyashree Bose with lovely bgms and egoistic clash between DQ vs Samuthrakani
After the Interval the second half just isn’t much engaging due to investigation scenes
Art work,DI works are so grt pic.twitter.com/8klt2zP7vt— Sundar 𓂀 (@Puneeth51555) November 14, 2025
The visuals are appreciated as well, with one user mentioning, “Art direction deserves applause for beautifully recreating the 70s vibe.” Although only a couple of people mention the music, their comments suggest that it matches the film’s circumstances effectively.
#Kaantha (First Half) 🎬🔥
An enticing EGO clash between @thondankani & @dulQuer sets the tone right from the beginning. The strain is robust, the writing sharp.@BhagyashriBose completely owns every frame she appears. 👏🏻
Art direction deserves applause for beautifully recreating… pic.twitter.com/xH5YzELa6z— KARTHIK DP (@dp_karthik) November 13, 2025
There are also some reports of quality issues with the Telugu dubbed version, particularly regarding dubbing quality and lip sync. One viewer mentioned, “The Telugu dubbing — come on, a minimum of check the lip sync, man!” Moreover, some viewers consider that the predictability of the plot detracts from the general enjoyment.
Kantha Movie Review:
Aside from the attractive set pieces and a couple of standout performances, nothing really worked. By the point intermission arrives, you possibly can already guess the remainder. And the Telugu dubbing — come on, a minimum of check the lip sync, man! pic.twitter.com/jYjrjgMas8— chikichiki Rambo (@SimpingStar) November 13, 2025
Kaantha X Review: Overall Verdict
The primary half is widely praised, however the second half didn’t impress everyone. Nevertheless, some argue that this might be forgiven since the last thirty minutes and Dulquer Salmaan’s performance during that stretch leave a long-lasting impact. The overall takeaway from the reviews is that this just isn’t a mass entertainer. Kaantha is a class-driven film meant to evoke emotions and highlight the strengths of the solid and crew. It also appears to be a movie that goals for artistic achievement fairly than wide business appeal, so it could not connect with everyone.
#Kaantha [#ABRatings – 3.25/5]
– Good First half followed by an okish second half👍
– DulquerSalmaan, Bhagyashree & Samuthirakani, what a powerhouse of performance👏
– The film is full of many good moments as scenes👌
– The predictability consider the second half & the… pic.twitter.com/yrvAhih3nC— AmuthaBharathi (@CinemaWithAB) November 14, 2025
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