New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- Dulquer Salmaan's new film 'Kaantha', directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, is drawing strong praise as fans are calling it a landmark moment for Tamil cinema and comparing him to Mohanlal.

Dulquer Salmaan's much-anticipated Tamil-language period drama 'Kaantha' released in cinemas worldwide today, and early reactions across social media suggest the film has struck a powerful chord with audiences.

As fans poured out of theatres and onto the internet, the response ranged from emotional celebration to spirited debate, signalling that the film has already become one of the day's most talked-about releases.

Online, praise for Salmaan's performance has been especially intense. One fan posted simply, "DULQUER SALMAAN in TAMIL...