# Kaantha (2025)

> Intersecting lives collide with crime and social upheaval in post-independence Madras.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2994962

## Facts

- Runtime: 150 min
- Genres: History, Crime, Drama
- Director: Selvamani Selvaraj
- Cast: Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse, Samuthirakani, Ravindra Vijay, Rana Daggubati, Gayathrie Shankar, Nizhalgal Ravi, Vaiyapuri
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28508934/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: serious, politically charged, atmospheric, historical film night, tamil cinema showcase

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of intertwined lives during a time of great change in India.

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