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Dulquer Salmaan takes Kaantha to next level with his performance, proves why he's a versatile actor

Actor Dulquer Salmaan is frequently lauded by fans and critics for his versatility, yet his latest film, Kaantha, is being hailed as a new benchmark for his impressive range.

November 18, 2025 / 23:35 IST
Everyone, from critics to fans to other people in the business, agrees that Dulquer provides one of the best performances of his career in this movie.

Fans and critics often praise actor Dulquer Salmaan's range, but his latest film Kaantha takes it to a whole new level.

Everyone, from critics to fans to other people in the business, agrees that Dulquer provides one of the best performances of his career in this movie. Dulquer plays Mahadevan, a troubled but gorgeous actor from the 1950s Madras movie scene.

His character is very determined, smart, and has a lot of emotional wounds. Selvamani Selvaraj made Kaantha, which is about the rocky relationship between a veteran director and the talented people he works with.

In the middle of all this creative pandemonium, Dulquer's Mahadevan shines out as the beating heart of the movie. Not only does he vary on the outside, but he is also always emotionally deep, which makes his acting amazing. He has the charisma of a rising celebrity, the hubris of someone who is too famous, and the weakness of someone who is continuously fighting their own problems.

Dulquer doesn't only act like Mahadevan; he actually becomes him. A lot of people have appreciated how well he can show the character's faults, such pride and frailty, fire and fear.

Critics say the performance was incredibly real because he couldn't disguise the character's flaws. A lot of people think that only Dulquer could have played the role with so much depth. This event is a big step forward for him in his career.

Also read: Kaantha Box Office Day 1: Dulquer Salmaan-starrer collects Rs 4 crore on opening day

After the success of Lokah: Chapter 1 -- Chandra, where he fared well as both an actor and a producer, Kaantha shows that he is still willing to take creative risks.

As the talks about the national awards get more serious, this movie illustrates how much better Dulquer Salmaan is as an actor. He likes playing hard parts, and they usually make the story better. Kaantha is not just another good movie he did. This is a significant event that demonstrates Dulquer is one of the most interesting and gutsy performers in Indian movies today.

Bhawana Tanmayi is a Hyderabad-based freelance entertainment journalist. Views expressed are personal.
first published: Nov 18, 2025 11:35 pm

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