'Kaantha' critics reviews: Dulquer Salmaan starrer gets excellent response from preview show

With only hours left for the official release of Dulquer Salmaan's next film Kaantha, internet is already buzzing with the early reviews that have come in from the press preview shows. Sources say that a special screening was held for select media who have praised the film in their social media posts.

The official premier and preview shows for the film have also begun on Thursday (November 13) night with the first half getting excellent reports from the viewers. While Salmaan's versatile performance is stealing the limelight, critics have also lauded director Selvamani Selvaraj's vision and storytelling.

Apart from Salmaan, Kaantha features ace director-actor Samuthirakani in a key role alongside Rana Daggubati and Bhagyashri Borse. The film, reportedly based on the life of Tamil cinema's first superstar MG Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, is being co-produced by Salmaan and Daggubati alongside a couple of other investors.

Salmaan's performance is being lauded for its restraint and varied portrayal of emotions while his natural swagger also seems to sit well with the character arc. Samuthirakani has also been praised for his stellar act and his combination sequences with Salmaan are said to be the heartbeat of the film.

Early reviews suggest that Kaantha has the potential to be a winner. Critics say that the first half has a slow and steady pace with the drama genre soon shifting to thriller mode with a series of stunning sequences. The film's climax and the twist in the ending portions is also gaining a lot of praise from the media.