Dulquer Salmaan’s much awaited Tamil-Telugu film ‘Kantha’ was released in theaters on Friday, 14 November. Even before its premiere, the film had created a lot of buzz online. Along with this, it has received tremendous response from the audience on the first day of its release. The interesting thing is that despite the clash with the Bollywood film ‘De De Pyar De 2’, it has taken a good start. Let us know here how much collection has ‘Kantha’ made on the opening day?

,‘Kantha’ How much did he earn on the first day?
The preview of ‘Kantha’ received a lot of positive response. After its release in theatres, the film touched the hearts of the audience and from the strong performance of its star cast to its direction, plot and its writing, it is being praised a lot. Dulquer has played the lead role in ‘Kantha’ and he has played one of the most difficult roles of his career. In the film, Dulquer played the role of late Tamil maestro MK Tyagaraja Bhagavatar. People who watched the film on the first day have praised it on social media and it has had a good opening. If we talk about the first day collection of ‘Kantha’

• According to Sacknilk’s early trend report, ‘Kantha’ has opened with Rs 4 crore in theaters on the first day of its release.
• Although these are preliminary figures, there may be slight changes in them after the arrival of official data.

To be hit’‘Kantha’ How much will he have to earn?
The cost of the film is said to be Rs 35-40 crore. In such a situation, to enter the safe zone and avoid failure, ‘Kantha’ will have to make a net collection of Rs 35-40 crore at the Indian box office. However, to get the hit tag it will have to earn double its cost. According to Koimoi’s standards, any film is considered a hit only after achieving 100% returns. To achieve 100% returns, the Dulquer Salmaan starrer will have to earn Rs 70-80 crore nett in India, which is not an easy task at all. Now it remains to be seen how much business this film can do on the weekend.

,‘Kantha’ About this
Apart from Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashree Borse, Samuthirakani and Rana Daggubati have also played important roles in this historical drama directed by Selvamani Selvaraj. Set in 1950s Madras, the story of this film was written by famous Tamil filmmaker Ayya and film star T.K. It is based on the strained relationship between Mahadevan, whose career Ayya had helped launch.

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.