Dhanush's heartfelt speech at the 'Kuberaa' event, praises 'Tourist Family' and celebrates human connections
Directed by
, the film 'Kuberaa' starring
,
, Nagarjuna, and others was released on June 20 in both Tamil and Telugu languages. The film, which has been well received by the public since its release, was recently celebrated at a success ceremony held in Hyderabad.
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Speaking at the ceremony, Dhanush expressed his gratitude to God and the fans for the success of the film.
Dhanush celebrates human connections in cinema
Speaking at the event, Dhanush said that in an environment where the very existence of a film in theaters has become a question mark, it is a false belief that action films featuring blood, knives, and helicopters will attract people. He emphasized that 'Kuberaa' has proven that even a film with human emotions can bring people to the theater.
Dhanush said, 'There is nothing greater than human emotions,' and added that the experience provided by this film will be an inspiration to the new generation of directors.
'Kuberaa' actor urges future creators to focus on storytelling
Dhanush also recalled the recent Tamil film 'Tourist Family', saying that the film, which spoke to the feelings of ordinary people, was also well received and attracted audiences to the theaters.
Dhanush emphasized his point, saying, "We should not think that big budgets, superheroes, and graphics are the only things that will attract people from now on."
Dhanush's tribute to family, producer, and the magic of movies
As Dhanush concluded his speech, he recalled his parents' words. "My mother used to say that when you win, you should talk less. My father used to say that you should count your blessings. An actor can only feel true success when he sees the smile on his producer's face," said Dhanush, adding that he felt true success when he saw the happiness of the producer of 'Kuberaa'. His words had a huge impact on the fans, and they say that 'Kubera' will be remembered not only as a good film, but also as a film that shared good feelings.
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