Bad news for Dulquer Salmaan fans as Kaantha lands into…

Dulquer Salmaan’s upcoming film “Kaantha” is facing a major setback just days before its release. The film, which is based on the life of legendary Tamil actor and singer M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, has been slued into a legal controversy.

What has happened?

The trouble began when Thyagaraja Bhagavathar’s grandson, B Thiagarajan, approached a Chennai court seeking a ban on the film’s release. Thiagarajan claims that the film portrays his grandfather in a poor light, showing him as a man with loose morals, blind in later life, impoverished, and forced to beg. He argues that these depictions are entirely false and have been made without the family’s consent.

Thiagarajan’s petition states that his grandfather was a modest, devout, and compassionate man who remained a teetotaller and non-smoker throughout his life. He also points out that his grandfather was financially well-off, owning a bungalow and luxury cars, and did not have any bad habits. The petition seeks a permanent injunction restraining the filmmakers from releasing, screening, distributing, streaming, or otherwise exhibiting the movie. The court has directed the production companies and Dulquer Salmaan to file their replies by November 18, and the hearing has been adjourned.

More about Kaantha

Kaantha is a Tamil-language period drama thriller film directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, starring Dulquer Salmaan, Rana Daggubati, Samuthirakani, and Bhagyashri Borse. The film is set in 1950s Madras and explores the complex relationship between a filmmaker, Ayya (Samuthirakani), and his protégé, TK Mahadevan (Dulquer Salmaan), a talented actor who rises to fame under Ayya’s guidance.

The storyline revolves around the creative conflict between Ayya and Mahadevan, who rename Ayya’s women-centric project, Shaantha, to Kaantha, reshaping it to suit Mahadevan’s star persona. This sparks a battle of egos, leading to emotional and physical confrontations.

The trailer has received an overwhelming response, with fans praising the film’s unique visuals, strong background score, and powerful dialogues. The trailer showcases the intense clash between Dulquer Salmaan and Samuthirakani, highlighting the film’s themes of ambition, ego, and rivalry. Kaantha is scheduled to release on November 14, 2025, in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.

Story Highlights

1. Dulquer Salmaan’s film “Kaantha” faces a ban petition in Chennai court
2. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar’s grandson claims the film portrays his grandfather in a poor light
3. The court has directed the production companies and Dulquer Salmaan to file their replies by November 18
4. The film’s release is scheduled for November 14, 2025, in multiple languages

Kaantha, a Tamil-language period drama thriller, has hit a roadblock just days before its release.