Kaantha Twitter Review: Tamil period drama receives rave early reactions, netizens call Dulquer Salmaan a National Award contender

Kaantha received rave reviews

Dulquer Salmaan and Bhagyashri Borse starrer Kaantha screened on November 13 in selected theatres for a limited audience, and early reviews of the film have already created hype. The movie is going to be released in theatres on November 14.

Several viewers took to their X (formerly Twitter) and shared their early reviews of the Tamil period drama thriller film.

Kaantha has notably received positive reviews from the audience so far, with several complimenting Dulquer and Bhagyashri’s performances.

One person tweeted, “The most unique script selection... UNIQUE #DulquerSalmaan. Hope for the best. Sitaramam is best. Appreciate your Efforts behind the Giveaway Brother.”

The most unique script selection...
UNIQUE #DulquerSalmaan

Hope for the best 🤞

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Sitaramam is best ❤️

Appreciate your Efforts behind the Giveaway Brother 🫂 #Kaantha https://t.co/H0aK1a3VPR

— Jai (@WVloggers48584) November 13, 2025

Peak Acting 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Huge Respect to you Sir @_dulQuer#Kaantha pic.twitter.com/RBsuU8p72W

— Ravi Teja Sunkari. (@saradagakasepu4) November 13, 2025

However, another viewer was left in awe by Bhagyashri’s acting.

The tweet reads, “Those few seconds were enough to show what #BhagyashriBorse as Kumari is capable of!  A beautiful debut in #Kaantha is on the way.. Keep an eye on her!”

Those few seconds were enough to show what #BhagyashriBorse as Kumari is capable of! A beautiful debut in #Kaantha is on the way.. Keep an eye on her! 👀 pic.twitter.com/u24pmLVhSp

— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) November 12, 2025

Another viewer wrote, “#Kaantha - 4.5/5 !! Outstanding gripping murder mystery drama. Stunning screenplay. OMG.. One of the best role of @dulQuer in recent times. Award winning performance. Huge shoutout for #bhagyashriborse as well. MUST WATCH FILM.”

• #Kaantha - ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ✨ 4.5/5 !!

Outstanding gripping murder mystery drama. Stunning screenplay. OMG 😱😱😱.. One of the best role of @dulQuer in recent times. Award winning performance. Huge shoutout for #bhagyashriborse as well.

MUST WATCH FILM 👌👌#DulquerSalmaan

— Karthik 🌈 (@heykarthiik) November 13, 2025

And many viewers also felt that Dulquer should win a National Award for his performance in Kaantha.

“Dulquer owns the screen as a flawed 1950s superstar in this slick period thriller. Slow-burn start, twisty 2nd half, retro vibes on point. DQ National Award contender? Kaantha (8.5/10),” tweeted another.

Dulquer owns the screen as a flawed 1950s superstar in this slick period thriller. Slow-burn start, twisty 2nd half, retro vibes on point. DQ National Award contender?

Kaantha (8.5/10)#Kaantha #DulquerSalmaan#bhagyashriborse #blockbusterkaantha pic.twitter.com/OFQEpRP1IX

— BUZZ BEE (@buzzbee_IN) November 13, 2025

WHAT AN ACTOR 🔥
⭐⭐⭐⭐
PEAK PERFORMANCE from @dulQuer 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Deserved a National Award for his Stunning Performance !! #Kaantha #Kaanthareview pic.twitter.com/jJN9CKtFUx

— its cinema (@itsciiinema) November 12, 2025

About Kaantha

Kaantha also stars Samuthirakani and Rana Daggubati in lead roles. The film is penned by Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan, Prashanth Potluri, and Jom Varghese.

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Set in 1950s Madras, Kaantha explores the lives intertwined against a backdrop of social transformation during India's post-independence era.

The highly anticipated Tamil period drama thriller film Kaantha, helmed by Selvamani Selvaraj, is slated to officially hit the theatres on November 14.