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Dulquer Salmaan's 'Kaantha' Overcomes Copyright Hurdle for Grand Release
13 Nov
Summary
- 'Kaantha' composer Jakes Bejoy lauds director Selvamani as Tamil cinema's new dream director
- Film inspired by Tamil cinema's first superstar M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar
- Overcoming a copyright petition, 'Kaantha' set to release on November 14

On November 13, 2025, the upcoming period drama 'Kaantha,' starring Dulquer Salmaan, is set to release after overcoming a copyright petition. The film, directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, is inspired by the life of Tamil cinema's first superstar, M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar.
Jakes Bejoy, the composer of 'Kaantha's' background music, has lauded Selvamani Selvaraj as the new dream director of Tamil cinema. Bejoy expressed his confidence that Selvamani will have a long and successful career in the industry. The film features stellar performances from Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, Samuthirakani, and others.
Despite facing a copyright petition from Thyagaraja Bhagavathar's grandson, the makers of 'Kaantha' have successfully sorted out the issue, paving the way for the film's grand release on November 14. The period drama, which also stars Bhagyashri Borse, Ravindra Vijay, Nizhalgal Ravi, and others, is poised to captivate audiences with its historical narrative and the talented ensemble cast.



