Kaantha (2025)
Kaantha is streaming in the UAE on Netflix.
The verdict
Kaantha never gathered enough ratings for a firm read on this Tamil film while it was on our list. At 150 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In the UAE you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 30m on it?
2h 30m of Tamil history, leaning crime. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Skip if
- you want pace ahead of period detail
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
Set in the backdrop of a film set, in the 1950’s in post colonial Madras, the film is centred around the professional rivalry between a film-maker trying to make his seminal film and the top reigning actor who the director once introduced. The rivalry spirals around the leading actress, a debutante and as the relationship between the three.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 30m — long |
| Genre | History / Crime |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Selvamani Selvaraj
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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