Rana Dabbubati, Dulquer Salmaan’s Filming Begins Today

Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, an arm of the 60-year-old Suresh Productions in collaboration with Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films, marked the beginning of their most awaited multilingual film project “Kaantha” with a puja at Rama Naidu Studios in Hyderabad. This partnership brings together two creative powerhouses committed to delivering exceptional cinema. Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, the film stars Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashree, and Samuthirakani, marking an exciting start for Spirit Media’s cinematic journey. The filming also begins today.

Set in the evocative backdrop of 1950s Madras, “Kaantha” is a cinematic journey that explores the complexities of human relationships and societal change during a dynamic period in history.

The film also stars Bhagyashree Borse playing the female lead opposite Dulquer Salmaan, while Samuthirakani is cast for a crucial role.

Produced by Rana Daggubati, known for his bold and innovative approach to filmmaking said, “Partnering with Wayfarer Films for Kaantha adds a new dimension to this project. Their commitment to quality cinema aligns perfectly with our vision at Spirit Media. Kaantha is the ideal film to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Suresh Productions and mark the beginning of a new era with Spirit Media.”

Dulquer Salmaan, founder of Wayfarer Films and lead actor in the film, expressed his enthusiasm: “I am excited to embark on this journey with Spirit Media and get started with Kaantha. This is a beautifully layered story that captures the depths of human emotions and gives an actor a lot of scope to perform. I am thrilled to get started and bring this film to life”.
Director Selvamani Selvaraj, whose storytelling expertise brings a unique authenticity and depth to this period drama adds, “Collaborating with such talented producers and creative teams has been a privilege. With Kaantha, we aim to transport audiences to a bygone era, capturing its essence while telling a story that resonates with contemporary emotions.”
“Kaantha” represents the rich legacy of Suresh Productions and their commitment to artistic storytelling, innovative filmmaking, and charting new territories.

To celebrate the start of this new cinematic journey, the occasion was graced by the leading producers of the South Indian film industry, and the inaugural clap was given by Telugu superstar, Venkatesh Daggubati.

Produced by Prashanth Potluri, Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan, and Jom Varghese, Kaantha has cinematography handled by Dani Sanchez Lopez, while Jhanu provides the music. Ramalingam is the art director, Tamizh Prabha is the writer, and Lewellyn Anthony Gonsalves is the editor.

More updates on the release date and the first look of “Kaantha” to follow soon. The movie will be released in all South Indian languages- Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada languages.

Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Samuthirakani, Bhagyashri Borse

Technical Crew:
Director: Selvamani Selvaraj
Banners: Spirit Media Pvt Ltd, Wayfarer Films Pvt Ltd
Producers: Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan, Prashanth Potluri, Jom Varghese
Executive Producer – Sai Krishna Gadwal
Line Producer – Sravan Palaparthi
DOP – Dani Sanchez Lopez
Art Director – Ramalingam
Writer – Tamizh Prabha
Music Director – Jhanu
Editor – Lewellyn Anthony Gonsalves
Costume Designing: Poojitha Thadikonda, Sanjana Srinivas
PRO: Vamsi-Shekar