Kaantha Description:

Set in the 1950s and 60s, the story unfolds in Modern Studios, Madras. Director Ayya decides to revive Shantha, a film he once began as a tribute to his mother but had to shelve midway. This time, popular star TK Mahadevan agrees to act in the lead role. Although Mahadevan harbors resentment toward his former guru Ayya, he agrees to act in the film to prove that he now holds complete power on the set and that his word matters more than the director’s. The trouble begins when the new actress Kumari, another discovery of Ayya, refuses to obey the superstar’s commands and instead remains loyal to the director. Despite this, Mahadevan is drawn to her and eventually falls in love. Kumari reciprocates his feelings, and when he learns that she is pregnant with his child, Mahadevan agrees to marry her in Tirupati. However, things take a shocking turn. Police officer Phoenix takes charge of the case of the incident happened on the set.