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Dulquer Salmaan to showcase unseen avatar in ‘Kaantha’ alongside Rana Daggubati

Updated on: 28 July,2023 08:12 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Written by: Tuhina Upadhyay | tuhina.upadhyay@mid-day.com

Dulquer Salmaan Birthday 2023: As the world celebrates Dulquer Salmaan's birthday, fans were in for a delightful surprise as 'Kaantha' was unveiled

Dulquer Salmaan to showcase unseen avatar in ‘Kaantha’ alongside Rana Daggubati

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As the world celebrates Dulquer Salmaan's birthday, fans were in for a delightful surprise as Spirit Media and Wayfarer Films jointly unveiled the title of his new and captivating multi-lingual film - 'Kaantha'. This much-anticipated project marks a thrilling collaboration between the talented actors Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati, who also heads Spirit Media.


"At Spirit Media, we are always on the lookout for unique but universally appealing stories, and 'Kaantha' undoubtedly fits that vision. Collaborating with Dulquer and Wayfarer Films and having a brilliant director Selvamani Selvaraj on board is truly rewarding, and for my friend Dulquer, this is a delightful gift from the team to celebrate his birthday with millions of his fans," said Rana Daggubati, Founder of Spirit Media.


Dulquer Salmaan, known for his exceptional versatility, has enchanted audiences over the years with his spellbinding performances. With Kaantha, he is all set to showcase a never-seen-before role, promising a cinematic experience unlike anything seen in Indian cinema before. The film will be directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, who has worked on an upcoming international docu-drama series titled The Hunt for Veerappan, set to release on Netflix on August 4th. He also had the privilege of assisting the Oscar-winning Director Ang Lee on Life of Pi.


"Kaantha is extremely close to my heart, and I've been eager to bring this to life from the day I heard the story as it's unlike anything we’ve seen in Indian cinema. To produce this along with Spirit Media and to perform one of the most challenging roles in my career is definitely an exciting journey that I am looking forward to," expressed actor Dulquer Salmaan, Founder of Wayfarer Films.

Director Selvamani Selvaraj shared his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "The story of Kaantha is brought to the screen with the conviction of two people I deeply admire and respect, Rana Daggubati and Dulquer Salmaan. The centrepiece of the film is the acting prowess of Dulquer, and I am honored to weave this dream with someone as talented and rooted as him."

As the production gears up to begin filming and the release date of the film is yet to be announced, the excitement surrounding Kaantha is already building up. With the combined brilliance of Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati, supported by director Selvamani Selvaraj's vision, this cinematic treat is set to be worth the wait. As fans eagerly await the release, "Kaantha" promises to be an extraordinary cinematic journey that pushes boundaries and leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of the audience.

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