Bhagyashree on the Slap Scene With Dulquer ..?!
The actress revealed that she felt extremely uncomfortable performing a scene that required her to slap Dulquer.
She stated that she has never hit anyone in real life, not even in a playful way, which made the idea of performing the scene very difficult.
Bhagyashree initially hoped the slap could be made to look fake, but the team and Dulquer preferred a more realistic expression on screen.
Wanting to deliver an authentic performance, she eventually decided to do the scene properly.
She also mentioned feeling terrified before filming it and saved it for the last day, hoping to brace herself emotionally.
Bhagyashree ultimately completed the scene because she trusted Dulquer’s professionalism and felt encouraged by his approach.
According to her, the final take looks impressive and impactful in the film.
🔹 About the Film “Kaantha”
Director: Selvamani Selvaraj
Setting: 1950s Madras
Genre & Tone: A blend of period drama, character conflict, and murder mystery.
The narrative is divided into two distinct parts:
First Half: Focuses on the emotional and creative tension between an actor and a director.
Second Half: Transitions into a thrilling murder mystery, keeping the audience engaged with suspenseful twists.
The film showcases a rich period backdrop, highlighting the cultural and cinematic environment of mid-20th-century Madras.
🔹 Cast & Performances
Dulquer Salmaan – Lead actor, praised for his intense performance.
Bhagyashree Borse – Gains attention and critical acclaim for her role as Kumari.
Samuthirakani – Plays a key supporting character.
Rana Daggubati – Appears as an investigator central to the film’s mystery element.
🔹 box office Response
Released on november 14, in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.
Opened strongly with a ₹4.35 crore (US$1.2 million) collection on Day 1.
Continues to perform well due to positive word-of-mouth and audience appreciation.