Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan's 'Epic Collaboration' Kaantha Goes on Floors with Puja Ceremony

Rana Daggubati and Dulquer Salmaan on Monday announced their co-production Kaantha, directed by Selvamani Selvaraj of The Hunt for Veerappan fame. The inaugural clap of the film, set in the evocative backdrop of 1950s Madras, was given by Telugu superstar Venkatesh Daggubati at the Rama Naidu Studios in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad: The shoot of Dulquer Salmaan and Rana Daggubati-starrer Kaantha has started. The makers recently held a puja at Rama Naidu Studios in Hyderabad, where the whole team came and sought the blessings of the almighty before they commenced the shoot. Set in the evocative backdrop of 1950s Madras, Kaantha is touted to be a cinematic journey that explores the complexities of human relationships and societal change during a dynamic period in history.

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On Monday, Rana took to Instagram and shared pictures from the puja ceremony, expressing excitement about the film. "An exciting journey begins today. Introducing #KAANTHA, an epic collaboration between @RanaDaggubati and @dqsalmaan ! Starring @bhagyashriiborse @i_am_samuthirakani ,Directed by @selvamani.selvaraj87 & Produced by #RanaDaggubati," he wrote. "What better way to celebrate 60 years of Suresh Productions' legacy by unlocking a new dimension through this collaboration between @theSpiritMedia and @dqswayfarerfilms ? Puja completed, can't wait to start rolling," Rana added.

In a press note shared by the film's team, Rana said, "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." Dulquer Salmaan, founder of Wayfarer Films and lead actor in the film, too, expressed his enthusiasm.

He said, "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." Selvamani Selvaraj has come on board to direct Kaantha. Bhagyashri Borse is also a part of the film.

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