Rana Daggubati lit up social media late last night with a cryptic yet thrilling post announcing Kaantha’s “First Spark” trailer announcement video, captioned, “THE FIRST SPARK OUT NOW! TRAILER ON NOV 6th!” Within minutes, the internet buzzed with anticipation — because when Rana drops a hint, fans know something big is coming.
The post revealed the debut teaser of Spark, the first official glimpse into Kaantha, a bilingual Tamil-Telugu thriller set in the mysterious lanes of 1950s Madras. The story promises to intertwine the lives of complex characters caught in a web of post-independence intrigue, power, and secrets. With separate YouTube links for Tamil and Telugu versions, the makers have clearly set their sights on a wide, pan-Indian audience.
What’s making cinephiles even more curious is that Kaantha marks the first-ever on-screen collaboration between Rana Daggubati and Dulquer Salmaan — a crossover pairing fans didn’t know they needed until now. Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, known for his gripping documentary The Hunt for Veerappan, the film seems poised to blend realism, period drama, and noir-thriller aesthetics into one explosive cinematic experience.
Adding to the excitement are the evocative posters already doing the rounds — Dulquer in suave vintage attire and Bhagyashri Borse channeling old-world charm, set against moody backdrops that scream classic noir. With Spirit Media and Wayfarer Films backing the project, and the trailer dropping on November 6, it’s clear that Kaantha is gearing up to be one of the most intriguing releases of the year.
The film, written and directed by Selvamani Selvaraj and produced by Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan, Prashanth Potluri, and Jom Varghese, is set to release on November 14. And if this first spark is anything to go by — audiences might want to prepare for a full-blown cinematic firestorm.
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