Kaantha Movie Review, Collection Live Updates: Dulquer Salmaan film opens to mixed reviews, crosses Rs 2 crore mark

X user @realNiveD shared Kaantha Movie Review that read, "#kaantha opened with great visuals of old Madras & solid DQ entry as TKM. 1st half was slow with an ego clash & a predictable genre shift interval. 2nd half improved with Rana’s entry & climax had one of DQ’s best performance."

A Cinephile @ihsan21792 posted Kaantha Movie Review on X that read, "#kaantha starts off as a slow burn period drama and gradually shifts into an investigation narrative. It leans more towards an art film than a typical commercial entertainer. The performances, especially Dulquer Salmaan’s, are exceptional and truly deserving of praise, though a tighter runtime would have helped. More than the story itself, it’s the performances that leave a mark. The film feels better suited for award film festival audiences than for mainstream commercial viewing, at times coming across like a vanity project produced by Dulquer to highlight his acting range rather than deliver a conventional commercial film."

@Thyview posted on X, "#kaantha begins on a promising note, led by impressive performances that immediately draw attention. Bhagyashree Borse delivers a standout act, bringing emotional depth to her character, while Dulquer Salmaan showcases strong control over dramatic moments. Rana’s late entry adds weight and helps the second half gain momentum. The film is built on an engaging idea, blending the world of filmmaking with a crime-driven narrative. The first half sets up its characters through a non-linear structure that works in parts. Although the pacing is steady, it rarely builds decisive tension. The interval twist, however, lands effectively and raises expectations. The second half shifts gears into thriller territory, but the screenplay struggles to maintain clarity and emotional impact. Key revelations feel underdeveloped, and the aftermath of major events does not resonate as strongly as it should. Still, strong visuals, effective music, and detailed production design keep the film watchable. Kaantha shines through its cast but falls short of becoming a compelling whole. Viewers who appreciate performance-driven dramas may still find value, though the execution remains uneven. Final Word: Strong performances held back by uneven writing and pacing."

@Sambaboy10J posted Kaantha Movie Review on X that reads, "DQ nailed the role with such ease. He’s really improved as an actor, and I mean it. He’s not at his peak yet, but he can do wonders,and he will. And before thanking Selvamani Selvaraj, a big thanks to Nag Ashwin for casting DQ in Mahanati that role paved the way for #kaantha."

X page @CKReview1 posted Kaantha Movie Review that read, "#kaantha (Tamil|2025) - THEATRE. DQ Superb Perf: Mirror Scene, Climax, Tap Dance. Samuthirakani 1 of d best Perf. Bhagyasri ok. Rana is misfit. Making & Music Gud. Interesting 1st Hlf Drama. Once d Genre shifts to Investgtn mode in 2nd Hlf, it becomes Patience Tester. AVERAGE!"