Kaantha First Review: Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati’s Period Drama Wows Censor Board With Stellar Performances and Visual Splendor

Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati’s Kaantha wins praise from the Censor Board for its strong performances and stunning visuals.

The much-admired period drama Kaantha, featuring the likes of Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati, has been awarded the UA 13+ rating by CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) just in time for its major cinematic release on November 14. Film critics have said that the film has been given a good rating because of performance, visual impact and the quality of the story.

A Multilingual Period Film with a Tamil Filmic Influence

Kaantha, directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, is produced by Rana Daggubati and Dulquer Salmaan under their Spirit Media and Wayfarer Films banners. The film, though fictional, narrates some real events from the lives of great Tamil cinema figures like M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, M. G. Ramachandran (MGR), and M. R. Radha, as the filmmakers have pointed out.

Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, Samuthirakani, Bhagyashree Bhorse, and Ravindra Vijay are the main cast of the film, among others. It will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi on the same day.

Censor Board Chronicles Up, Performances and Technical Solidity

As per the news, the film’s censor screening impressed the officials who praised it for being grand in visual and deep in emotional factors. Among those they appreciated were the actors, the background music and the cinematography.

The CBFC not only liked the film’s unique selling point and easy viewing but also made a statement that Kaantha is a visually most attractive as well as the owrst due to its technical skill.

Certification and Duration

Kaantha has been given UA 13+ rating, which means that the movie is free for viewers aged above 13 years, and children can see it only with their parents’ consent. The movie is 2 hours and 45 minutes long (165 minutes) and gets a lot of credit for keeping up with the fast pace while balancing the heavy emotions and the great story.

The film’s producers have survived through the early controversies about its supposed connections to real personalities and have officially declared that the film is completely imaginary and will be shown on the planned date.

Thamma OTT Release: Streaming Date, Platform & Complete Details of Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s Horror-Comedy

Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the blockbuster horror-comedy Thamma, now streaming soon on Amazon Prime Video.

Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s horror-comedy hit Thamma is finally set to arrive on OTT after an impressive theatrical journey. The film will premiere on Amazon Prime Video after grossing over ₹211 crore worldwide,

Bigg Boss 9 Telugu: Double Elimination Shocker Before Finale; Divya and Another Contestant Likely to Exit

Bigg Boss 9 Telugu house faces a major twist as Nagarjuna announces a double elimination ahead of the finale.

The show Bigg Boss 9 Telugu reaches its 13th week and, at the same time, the grand finale is very close hence the tension in the house is at its highest. In a shocking turn of

18 New OTT Releases This Weekend: Movies & Series Arriving Between November 21–23

This weekend’s OTT lineup features major releases including The Family Man Season 3, Tamil thriller Bison, and the controversial film The Bengal Files.

The third week of November is turning into a treat for entertainment lovers, with more than a dozen titles arriving across theaters and OTT platforms. In cinemas, viewers can catch a long lineup of Telugu films

The Family Man Season 3 Review: Manoj Bajpayee Shines as Jaideep Ahlawat Brings Chilling Precision to a Riveting Thriller

The Family Man Season 3: Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat deliver gripping performances in a tense, finely crafted thriller.

Season 3 of The Family Man returns with a plot that is engaging and fast-paced, which is the adjective of the main character, Manoj Bajpayee—brilliant, powerful, and magnetic—who drags the series to him again while the

The Family Man Season 3: Chiranjeevi’s Untold Link, Casting Secrets & What’s Coming Up Next

Manoj Bajpayee returns as Srikanth Tiwari in The Family Man Season 3, featuring new threats, new cast additions, and surprising casting revelations.

Amazon Prime Video’s blockbuster spy-thriller The Family Man is back with its highly anticipated Season 3, premiering on November 21. After two successful seasons that reshaped Indian OTT storytelling, the creators Raj & DK are gearing

6 New OTT Releases This Weekend: Tamil & Telugu Movies and Series Premiering on November 21

Latest Tamil and Telugu OTT releases of the week, including Bison, Nadu Center, Diesel, Vikkatakavi, and The Family Man Season 3 (Tamil).

Another week, another fresh lineup of Tamil and apt Telugu kinos to arrive on major OTT platforms on November 17–23, 2025. Can more sports dramas, thrillers, tearjerkers, and franchise incarnations be expected for the dreamers? The

Advertisement

Recommended For You