Dhanush reveals he begged on the streets of Tirupati for his role in 'Kuberaa'
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National Award-winning actor
Dhanush
is known for performing some of the most delicate and impactful roles. In his latest film 'Kuberaa', directed by acclaimed filmmaker
Sekhar Kammula
, Dhanush plays a man who rises from begging on the streets to a powerful position in society.
As per a Hindustan Times report, during the film's pre-release event in Hyderabad, the 'Raayan' actor shared how far he went to do justice to his character. Speaking to the audience and press, the actor revealed that he actually begged on the streets of Tirupati. "I agreed to the film immediately, trusting the director's name and reputation. But in the end, he made me beg on the streets of Tirupati," Dhanush said. Director Sekhar Kammula was seen with a hearty laugh and applause.
About 'Kuberaa'
In the trailer for 'Kuberaa', Dhanush is almost unrecognisable as he sports a thick beard and worn-out clothes, taking in the raw essence of the character. The film also marks Dhanush's 51st Tamil film and his second Telugu film after 'Sir'. The movie also features
Nagarjuna Akkineni
,
Rashmika Mandanna
, and
Jim Sarbh
in pivotal roles.
It was cleared by the CBFC with a UA certificate after 19 scenes were cut, trimming the runtime by over 13 minutes.
The movie is released in theatres on June 20, in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.
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Early reviews have looked promising as fans and reviewers on X praise Dhanush's performance to be a career-best and a major highlight of the film. They have also enjoyed his portrayal as impactful and emotionally rich. Despite minor flaws in the film, Dhanush's acting is widely regarded as the main reason to watch the movie.
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