Dulquer Salmaan’s ambitious period drama opens across 2,000 screens but manages a modest start despite strong anticipation.

Dulquer Salmaan’s latest period drama Kaantha arrived in theatres with significant curiosity and a massive rollout, yet the film’s opening day numbers signal a comparatively muted start. Released across more than 2,000 screens in Tamil and Telugu, the film was expected to ride strong pre-buzz and Dulquer’s pan-India following. However, early estimates from Sacnilk suggest that Kaantha clocked close to Rs 4 crore on Day 1, marking a softer opening for a film mounted at this scale.

While the film has generated conversation for its production values and Dulquer’s performance, the first-day footfall paints a mixed picture across regions.

How did the film perform in Tam

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