Kaantha OTT Release: Dulquer Salmaan’s Tamil Period Drama Set to Stream Soon
Dulquer Salmaan’s Tamil period drama ‘Kaantha’ is set for its OTT release on Netflix around December 12, 2025. Here’s everything to know about the streaming date, cast, plot, and theatrical reception.
Dulquer Salmaan in the Tamil period drama ‘Kaantha,’ which is expected to stream on Netflix from December 12, 2025.
Dulquer Salmaan's Kaantha, a Tamil film that was classified as period drama and has received mixed reviews from the audience, is now preparing for its premiere on a streaming platform. Various sources state that the film will be available on Netflix on December 12, 2025, thus giving it a new chance to connect with a bigger audience.
The movie was released on November 14, 2025, but its box-office collections were not able to reach the level corresponding to the success that is usually associated with a Dulquer Salmaan film. Nonetheless, Kaantha received critical acclaim for its plot, meticulous period recreation, and performances. It is the directorial debut of Bhagyashri Borse in the Tamil industry under the guidance of Selvamani Selvaraj.
123Telugu news indicates that through a timely deal, Netflix has obtained the rights for streaming; however, the company has not made any announcements regarding this yet. The online edition of the movie is planned to be available in Tamil, Telugu, and other Indian languages, thus it's possible that the reach of the film will be extended after a limited but effective run in theaters.
A story set in 1950s Madras
- Kaantha takes the audience to the decade of 1950s Madras and the melodrama of the entire South Indian cinema. The story unfolds the relationship of Ayya, Samuthirakani’s character and a reputed filmmaker, and T. K. Mahadevan, portrayed by Dulquer Salmaan, who is the next-to-rising star in the industry.
- A bond of teacher-student gradually escalates to a power struggle between a filmmaker and a star, as Mahadevan rises to fame and even starts to meddle with the creative aspect of their joint films, which eventually leads to a conflict of vision and power.
- The supporting actors are Ravindra Vijay, Gayathrie, Nizhalgal Ravi, and Bagavathi Perumal. The film has received a rating of 4/5 by ETimes for its classic storytelling method and strong execution.
- On the other hand, Dulquer Salmaan is preparing to start his next venture, the Malayalam action thriller ‘I’m Game’ under the direction of Nahas Hidhayath.
