Samuthirakani is equally strong, delivering a compelling performance as a celebrated director. The central conflict—an ego battle between a stubborn actor and his mentor—has potential but loses impact due to the sluggish storytelling. Bhagyashri Borse, as the debutante heroine caught between admiration for her director and love for the actor, does well, though her track is underdeveloped

xCast: Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, Samuthirakani, Rana Daggubati

Director: Selvamani Selvaraj

Rating: 2.5/5 stars

Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan, who earlier impressed Telugu audiences with his portrayal of Gemini Ganesan in Mahanati, once again steps into the shoes of a yesteryear Tamil superstar, M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, in Kaantha. Though the makers insist it is a fictional story, the in

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