Kaantha (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2025, Kaantha is a history, crime and drama film directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the backdrop of a film set, in the 1950’s in post colonial Madras, the film is centred around the professional rivalry between a film-maker trying to make his seminal film and the top reigning actor who the director once introduced. The rivalry spirals around the leading actress, a debutante and as the relationship between the three.
Who’s in it. Kaantha stars Dulquer Salmaan as T. K. Mahadevan, Bhagyashri Borse as Kumari, Samuthirakani as A. P. Kodandaraman and Ravindra Vijay as Martin Prabhakaran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Kaantha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kaantha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kaantha tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kaantha (2025)?
- In US, Kaantha is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kaantha worth watching?
- Kaantha holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history, crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kaantha?
- Kaantha stars Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, Samuthirakani, Ravindra Vijay and Rana Daggubati.
- When was Kaantha released?
- Kaantha was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.