Why ? Who remembers MKT First Superstar of Tamil Cinema ? DQ performance is going to the benchmark says insiders. Story has all ingrendients of a potboiler, no doubt. Like Keerthy infused life into Savithiri the actress known across South States, here DQ has done so. A write up in M9 about it:
Dulquer Salmaan, known for his fearless and versatile film choices, continues to impress audiences across languages. In Telugu cinema, his performances in Mahanati, Sita Ramam, and Lucky Baskhar brought him immense acclaim and box office success. Now, he returns with his ambitious new film, Kaantha, which aims to capture audiences in both Tamil and Telugu markets. Cinephiles have compared Kaantha to Mani Ratnam’s Iruvar for its nostalgic tone, cinematic richness, and emotional storytelling. However, what few realise is that Kaantha, like Mahanati, draws inspiration from real life. The film is said to be based on the extraordinary yet tragic story of Tamil cinema’s first superstar, M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar (MKT). Much like Chittoor Nagaiah in Telugu cinema, MKT redefined stardom in the 1930s and 1940s. He was not just a celebrated actor but also a cultural icon. Stories from the era describe him driving a Mercedes-Benz, dining from gold plates, and hosting grand gatherings rare luxuries in India at that time. But destiny had other plans. In 1944, MKT was accused in a sensational murder case that rocked the South Indian film industry. Although he was eventually acquitted, the damage was irreversible. The public distanced themselves, and his career never recovered. He struggled financially and emotionally until his untimely death at 49. In Kaantha, Dulquer Salmaan reportedly plays a character inspired by MKT a gifted artist whose journey from fame to downfall and redemption forms the film’s emotional core. Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, the film promises to explore complex themes of ego, fame, and morality set against the golden age of Tamil cinema. However, despite its grand premise, Kaantha has yet to create strong buzz among Telugu audiences. Unlike Mahanati, which revolved around the legendary Telugu actress Savitri, Kaantha is based on a figure unfamiliar to most Telugu viewers. As of now, the film’s success will depend heavily on reviews and word of mouth once it releases. For Dulquer Salmaan, Kaantha represents another bold experiment one that blends art, history, and emotion. Whether Telugu fans connect with this unfamiliar story remains to be seen.
Normally, Vijay films get massive and record-breaking views on YouTube, and when he joins hands with Anirudh, most of the records will be broken. However, the first single from Jana Nayagan, Thalapathy Kacheri, has surprisingly received low views.Whistle Podu, the first song from Vijay’s last released film, GOAT, is the most viewed song in 24 hours with more than 24M views, which was expected to be broken by the first single of Jana Nayagan.But the song, titled Thalapathy Kacheri, has not even gone close to that, and it just clocks half of that for 24 hours. Even after 24 hours, the trend is not that great, seeing very low views.
The song was released on 8th November, and still, the views are 14 million, which is shocking. Except for a section of fans, most of the audience have given a mixed response to Thalapathy Kacheri, as they felt that it looks like a regular song, not on par with Anirudh’s best.
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