Dulquer Salmaan's highly anticipated period drama, 'Kaantha', hit theatres today, November 14, to a fascinating contrast in initial reception. While the film has taken a relatively lukewarm start at the box office on its first day, the initial audience reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, particularly lauding the lead actor's performance.
The disparity suggests that while the opening day footfalls may not have met initial blockbuster expectations, the strong word-of-mouth is poised to fuel significant growth throughout the crucial weekend.
According to the Sacnilk report, ‘Kaantha’ collected ₹1.3 crore at the box office on Friday, November 14, 2025. The film recorded an overall occupancy of approximately 14.60% in Tamil shows during the morning hours and 19.06% during the afternoon hours.
Despite this reserved start, the film is backed by a moderate budget, which places less pressure on its opening performance. The positive reviews are now the biggest factor, setting the stage for a promising surge in collections over Saturday and Sunday.
Social media users are praising the cast’s powerful performances in Kaantha. Some viewers did spot a few loopholes in the story, but many feel the strong performances more than make up for it.
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According to IMDb, the movie's gist reads, “In 1950s Madras, lives intertwine against a backdrop of social transformation during India's post-independence era.”
Kaantha, the latest Tamil film, features Dulquer Salmaan, Samuthirakani, Rana Daggubati, and Bhagyashri Borse in the lead roles. Debutant filmmaker Selvamani Selvaraj directs the film. It has also been released in Telugu today, along with the Tamil version.
Image credits: IMDb/YouTube
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