Kaantha follows the story of TK Mahadevan, a superstar of 1950s Madras, widely known for his exceptional acting skills and undeniable charm on screen. However, he is locked in a long-running feud with his former mentor and filmmaker Ayya.
Ayya’s dream project, Shaantha, was shelved years ago due to an ego clash with Mahadevan. Now, the filmmaker finds an opportunity to revive the project once again, with his former protégé as the co-lead alongside Kumari, a newcomer.
However, once Mahadevan joins the film, he hijacks the project, transforming it from a heroine-led story into a film that better suits his superstar image, even changing the title to Kaantha.
As the ego-fueled rivalry escalates, a crew member on the set dies, turning the filming location into a crime scene. What happens to Mahadevan and Ayya’s strained relationship, and who is responsible for the crew member’s death, forms the central narrative of the film.
Cast and crew of Kaantha
Kaantha stars Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role, alongside Samuthirakani, Bhagyashri Borse, Rana Daggubati, and others. The ensemble also includes Ravindra Vijay, Nizhalgal Ravi, Bagavathi Perumal, Gayathrie Shankar, Vaiyapuri, Redin Kingsley, Ajay Ghosh, and many more in important roles.
Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, the film is written by him and Tamizh Prabha. Kaantha is produced by Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan, Prashanth Potluri, and Jom Varghese under the banners Spirit Media and Wayfarer Films.
The soundtrack is composed by Jhanu Chanthar, while Jakes Bejoy has scored the background music. Cinematography is helmed by Dani Sanchez-Lopez, with Anthony serving as the editor.
