Netflix’s The Hunt for Veerappan, one of the most prolific documentaries on forest brigand Veerappan, was helmed by director Selvamani Selvaraj. After earning his stripes with this series, the filmmaker is now directing Kaantha, a multilingual project, headlined by Dulquer Salmaan. Backed by Dulquer’s Wayfarer Films and Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, an arm of the legendary Suresh Productions, Kaantha stars Bhagyashri Borse and Samuthirakani alongside Dulquer. ALSO READ: Dulquer Salmaan to headline Pavan Sadineni’s Aakasam Lo Oka Tara In the official press statement about the film, and the 60th year of Suresh Productions, Rana wrote, “Partnering with Wayfarer Films for Kaantha adds a new dimension to this project. Their commitment to quality cinema aligns perfectly with our vision at Spirit Media. Kaantha is the ideal film to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Suresh Productions and mark the beginning of a new era with Spirit Media." Here's the post: Introducing #KAANTHA, an epic collaboration with my friend @dulQuer !@SpiritMediaIN and @DQsWayfarerFilm brings to you a story that blends artistic storytelling and innovative filmmaking. Puja completed, can’t wait to start rolling ♥️🔥 pic.twitter.com/U8hZhBEm8u — Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) September 9, 2024 Pegged as a period drama set in the 1950s Madras, Kaantha has noted writer Tamizhprabha working on the screenplay and dialogues along with Selvamani. Tamizhprabha is known for his works like Sarpatta Parambarai and Thangalaan. ALSO READ: Dulquer Salmaan @ 41: Five movies to watch, revisit on the Malayalam actor’s birthday While the rest of the details about the primary cast and crew are yet to be announced, the shooting has started in Hyderabad. With Mahanati cinematographer Dani Sanchez Lopez part of the puja ceremony in Hyderabad, which was graced by veteran actor Venkatesh, it is expected that he would be onboard the multilingual film. Meanwhile, Dulquer will next be seen in Venky Atluri's Lucky Baskhar, which is set for a release on October 31. He is also working on Pavan Sadineni's Aakasam Lo Oka Tara.
