According to officials, the move followed the announcement made in the Assembly regarding the same during the discussion on budgetary demand for the department by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Minister N. Kayalvizhi Selvaraj.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/adi-dravidar-welfare-department-to-outsource-food-preparation-for-its-hostels-in-chennai/article67264466.ece

Director Selvamani Selvaraj said he is thrilled to be collaborating with Daggubati and Salmaan, who he believes is the highlight of Kaantha.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/dulquer-salmaan-teams-up-with-rana-daggubati-for-kanthaa-says-story-is-unlike-anything-in-indian-cinema-8866604/