Dulquer Salmaan marks 13th acting anniversary with ‘Kaantha’ first look reveal

Monday (February 3) marked 13 years since Dulquer Salmaan made his acting debut with ‘Second Show’ (2012). To commemorate the occasion, the actor unveiled the first-look poster of his upcoming Tamil film ‘Kaantha’. The black-and-white poster presents Dulquer in a serious, brooding pose, evoking a retro aesthetic.

Sharing the poster on social media, Dulquer wrote, “I got to play a timeless character in a timeless story. I couldn’t ask for a bigger gift to celebrate my 13 years in the industry.”

The ‘King of Kotha’ actor’s Tweet further read, “Grateful to the entire team of #Kaantha and to the wonderful audiences who have given me all the love and encouragement any actor would dream of ! #13years #kaantha #RanaDaggubati #SpiritMedia #DQsWayfarerfilms.”

Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, Kaantha is a period drama set in 1950s Madras and features Rana Daggubati, Bhagyashri Borse, and Samuthirakani in key roles. The film is jointly produced by Dulquer’s Wayfarer Films and Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media.
The film’s technical crew includes Spanish cinematographer Dani Sanchez Lopez (Mahanati), editor Lewellyn Anthony Gonsalves, and music composer Jhanu Chanthar. Kaantha will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi.
On the other hand, Dulquer Salman’s made his magnificent comeback with the thrilling drama movie ‘Lucky Baskhar’ which was directed by Venky Atluri. Our exclusive review for the movie reads, “Atluri’s engaging screenplay is complemented by a production team that meticulously recreates the retro vibe of the era. Cinematographer Nimish Ravi and art director Banglan beautifully capture the charm of bygone eras, with warm tones and film grain creating a unique cinematic experience. The film’s dialogues are well-crafted, delivering impact whenever required, and adding to the film’s immersive storytelling. While the songs may lack recall value after leaving the cinema, GV Prakash Kumar’s background score significantly enhances the narrative. Editor Navin Nooli keeps the narrative tight and engaging, though a few scenes could have benefitted from tighter pacing especially in the second half.”