‘Kaantha’ first review: Dulquer delivers career-best as TK Mahadevan; Netizens call it a must-watch masterpiece |
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The first reviews of ‘Kaantha’ are out, and early reactions from the Chennai media show have hinted that Dulquer Salmaan’s latest Tamil outing could be one of his finest performances to date.The film is set in the 1950s Madras Presidency. ‘Kaantha’ follows the tense relationship between an actor and a director.From the first reviews shared on Twitter, viewers and critics alike are lauding Dulquer’s portrayal of TK Mahadevan. First reviews are calling it one of the most complex and emotionally charged roles of his career.One reviewer hailed it as “an absolute triumph” and described Kaantha as “an outstandingly crafted and intensely gripping murder mystery drama.” Many have already begun hinting that the performance could earn Dulquer a National Award, praising his flawless transition across emotions with what one critic called “flair and swag.”
Bhagyashri Borse’s impactful debut performance
While Dulquer commands the screen, reviewers say the real revelation is Bhagyashri Borse, who stars as the female lead. Her powerful and emotive performance has drawn strong attention, with critics noting, “People will appreciate her performance separately after watching it. She has shown her talent potential to the world through this film.”
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Her chemistry with Dulquer and her emotional depth are being highlighted as major strengths of the narrative. Critics have termed her presence “highly impactful” and “a perfect fit for the film.”
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Selvamani Selvaraj’s direction and a stellar ensemble
Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, Kaantha is being applauded for its strong storytelling and stylish execution. The film’s structure , a character-driven first half followed by a gripping mystery-thriller second act, has impressed audiences.Rana Daggubati’s turn as the dramatic investigator and Samuthirakani’s powerful supporting act have been equally appreciated.
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One Twitter user wrote,”What a brilliant cinematic experience! Big applause to Dir #Selvamaniselvaraj 👏🏻👏🏻 First Half of the film is filled with the ego clash & whereas the second half goes as interesting investigate thriller. As usual the Nadippu Arakan #DulQuer gave his full justice to the character & other end Samuthrakani scores equally as a character artist 👌🏻 Special Appreciation to @BhagyashriBose , who did a fab job in this movie. People will appreciate her performance separately after watching it. She has shown her talent potential to the world through this film. @RanaDaggubati did a neat performance, which adds up the masala touch interesting. #Jakesbejoy scores are top notch, which keeps the heartbeat high in thrill factors. Kudos to @dulQuer & @RanaDaggubati for pulling off this project by holding it for 6yrs with hard work & patience.”With early praise declaring it a “must-watch cinematic experience,” Dulquer Salmaan’s Kaantha looks all set for a good opening in box office.
