Chennai: Ahead of its theatrical release on November 14, the much-awaited Tamil period drama Kaantha, starring Dulquer Salmaan and Bhagyashri Borse, held a special screening on November 13 in select theatres. Early reactions have begun flooding social media platform X, and the verdict: the film has struck a strong chord with audiences.

Fans and early viewers have been praising Dulquer Salmaan’s powerhouse performance, calling Kaantha one of his most compelling roles to date. Many also lauded the direction, cinematography, and powerful supporting performances by Samuthirakani and Rana Daggubati.

One user wrote, “Rana anger moments are next level. This film feels like a classic because of great actors at one stage.” Another fan posted, “@dulQuer and @thondankani killed their respective roles,” while a third added, “Mainly @thondankani is the biggest asset of the film — only he can do justice to that role.”

Several others called Kaantha a visual and emotional masterpiece. One X user raved, “This is @dulQuer’s career-best performance. The mirror sequence at the interval and the final stretch are enough to tell you we’re watching an artist at the peak of his craft. The intensity, the control, the emotional pause — phenomenal!”

Another review described the film’s cinematic brilliance, saying, “When one actor overshadows another! The intense drama unfolds with a wonderful play of lighting and framing, every frame feels painted and pulls you into the world of film within a film.”

Praising the overall storytelling, a fan wrote, “Kaantha movie review: Dulquer Salmaan’s performance is amazing. The first half has lovely romantic scenes with Bhagyashri Borse, while the second half features Rana Daggubati’s screen presence at another level. All characters are designed beautifully by the director. A must-watch film!”

With such glowing first impressions, Kaantha seems poised to be one of Dulquer Salmaan’s most acclaimed performances yet. Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, the film’s mix of period drama, visual artistry, and emotional depth has already set high expectations ahead of its grand release on November 14.