Dulquer Salmaan’s Tamil period drama ‘Kaantha’, which had a mixed theatrical reception, is now set for an OTT release on Netflix around December 12, 2025. The film, set in 1950s Madras, explores the dynamics between a filmmaker and a rising star.
Dulquer Salmaan’s Tamil period drama ‘Kaantha’ is now heading to OTT after a mixed theatrical run.The film was released in cinemas on November 14, 2025, and did not make a magnificent impact at the box office as expected from a DQ film, although it received good reviews for the performances and the storyline. Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, the movie also marked the Tamil debut of Bhagyashri Borse.
Expected to stream on THIS platform
As reported by 123 Telugu website, the Dulquer Salmaan starrer is expected to stream on Netflix from December 12, 2025.An official confirmation for the same is awaited from the streamer. The OTT release is likely to be available in Tamil, Telugu, and several other Indian languages. As the film didn’t get much attention during it’s theatrical release, the OTT streaming may help the Dulquer Salmaan starrer to gain a wider audience.
Story set in 1950s Madras
‘Kaantha’ unfolds in 1950s Madras. The period thriller captures the golden era of filmmaking and the politics behind the screen.The drama revolves around Ayya who is a respected filmmaker played by Samuthirakani, and T. K. Mahadevan who is a rising star portrayed by Dulquer Salmaan. Ayya shapes Mahadevan’s rise to fame with pride, but cracks emerge when the actor begins influencing the creative direction of their films. The film pushes it’s narrative with such a conflict as it’s base. The cast also features Ravindra Vijay, Gayathrie, Nizhalgal Ravi and Bagavathi Perumal.ETimes gave the movie a rating of 4 stars out of 5 with the same user rating. An excerpt from our review reads, “The film knows it’s trafficking in archetypes and classical mechanics, and instead of trying to subvert them, it just plays them straight with enough craft to make the old moves land. Sometimes commitment beats cleverness.”Meanwhile, Dulquer Salmaan’s next film is the Malayalam action thriller ‘I’m Game’ which is directed by Nahas Hidhayath.
