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Dulquer Salmaans upcoming film Kaantha is facing a major setback just days before its release. The film which is based on the life of legendary Tamil actor and singer M.K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar has been slued into a legal controversy. What has happened? The trouble began when Thyagaraja Bhagavathars grandson B Thiagarajan approached a Chennai court seeking a ban on the films release. Thiagarajan claims that the film portrays his grandfather in a poor light showing him as a man with loose morals blind in later life impoverished and forced to beg. He argues that these depictions are entirely false and have been made without the familys consent. Thiagarajans petition states that his grandfather was a modest devout and compassionate man who remained a teetotaller and non-smoker throughout his life. He also points out that his grandfather was financially well-off owning a bungalow and luxury cars and did not have any bad habits. The petition seeks a permanent injunction restraining the filmmakers from releasing screening distributing streaming or otherwise exhibiting the movie. The court has directed the production companies and Dulquer Salmaan to file their replies by November 18 and the hearing has been adjourned. More about Kaantha Kaantha is a Tamil-language period drama thriller film directed by Selvamani Selvaraj starring Dulquer Salmaan Rana Daggubati Samuthirakani and Bhagyashri Borse. The film is set in 1950s Madras and explores the complex relationship between a filmmaker Ayya (Samuthirakani) and his protégé TK Mahadevan (Dulquer Salmaan) a talented actor who rises to fame under Ayyas guidance. The storyline revolves around the creative conflict between Ayya and Mahadevan who rename Ayyas women-centric project Shaantha to Kaantha reshaping it to suit Mahadevans star persona. This sparks a battle of egos leading to emotional and physical confrontations. The trailer has received an overwhelming response with fans praising the films unique visuals strong background score and powerful dialogues. The trailer showcases the intense clash between Dulquer Salmaan and Samuthirakani highlighting the films themes of ambition ego and rivalry. Kaantha is scheduled to release on November 14 2025 in Tamil Telugu Malayalam Kannada and Hindi. Story Highlights Dulquer Salmaans film Kaantha faces a ban petition in Chennai court Thyagaraja Bhagavathars grandson claims the film portrays his grandfather in a poor light The court has directed the production companies and Dulquer Salmaan to file their replies by November 18 The films release is scheduled for November 14 2025 in multiple languages Kaantha a Tamil-language period drama thriller has hit a roadblock just days before its release.