Dulquer Salmaan’s Tamil film ‘Kantha’ is releasing in theaters this Friday (14 November). The makers had hosted a special preview of this film directed by Selvamani Selvaraj in Chennai on Wednesday evening. After which the initial reviews of ‘Kantha’ started coming on social media from last night itself. Critics, trade experts and audiences are extremely impressed with Dulquer Salmaan’s film and are calling it the actor’s best film.

First review of ‘Kantha’ is out
Sharing a review of ‘Kantha’, one wrote, “Excellent entertaining murder mystery drama. Amazing screenplay. Oh my God! One of Dulquer Salmaan’s best roles in recent times. Award winning performance, huge shoutout to Bhagyashree Borse too, must watch film.”

#Kaantha – 4.5/5 !!
Outstanding gripping murder mystery drama. Stunning screenplay. OMG ..One of the best role of @dulQuer in recent times. Award winning performance. Huge shout out for #bhagyashriborse as well. MUST WATCH FILM !! pic.twitter.com/W751fzlHGk

— its cinema (@itsciiinema) November 12, 2025

Dulquer did justice to his character
Another tweeted, “What an amazing cinematic experience! Many congratulations to director Selva Mani Selvaraj. The first half of the film is full of ego clashes while the second half turns out to be an interesting investigation thriller. As always Nadippu Arakan Dulquer has done complete justice to his character. Samutharakani, on the other hand, has performed equally well as a character character. Bhagyashree Special appreciation to Bose, who has done a brilliant job in this film. People will appreciate his acting separately after watching it.

He has introduced the world to his talent through this film. Rana Daggubati has done a great acting which has made the masala film even more interesting. Congratulations to Dulquer and Rana Daggubati for completing this project with 6 years of hard work and patience.

#Kaantha – “Masterpiece “

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 #DulQueer, pic.twitter.com/r7YdyBZkI4

— Kolly Censor (@KollyCensor) November 12, 2025

Many others have also praised the film a lot

#Kaantha –
Outstanding gripping murder mystery drama. Stunning screenplay. OMG ..One of the best role of @dulQuer in recent times. Award winning performance. Huge shout out for #bhagyashriborse as well. MUST WATCH in theatres. DON’T MISS IT. @dulQuer, pic.twitter.com/amtDlf1Nuy

— Vasu Cinemas (@vasutheatre) November 12, 2025

about kantha
Kantha is said to be the first biopic of Tamil superstar MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar. Apart from Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, Samuthirakani and Bhagyashree Borse have played important roles in the film.