Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna's Kuberaa Movie Review: Engaging, engrossing and entertaining

Steller performances by Dhanush who plays the role of a beggar will steal your heart. Also starring Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh and Dalip Tahil, this movie is an absolute masterpiece. read more
Star cast: Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh and Dalip Tahil
Director: Sekhar Kammula
If a film deserves true appreciation this week, it is Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna's Kuberaa film. Not just because of the fantastic star cast and performances, but because of an extremely immersive and engaging story. Kuberaa was a delightful surprise especially when you have another superstar movie releasing on the same day.
I went to watch this film with absolutely zero expectation, but came back with my heart full, especially on a day when you have to watch and write two movies simultaneously. I was totally exhausted or that would be an understatement. I was totally drained out. But I came back rejuvenated. Such an intense, engrossing topic which we hardly see filmmakers touching upon — the painful life of the beggars will keep you glued to the screen. And why not, when National Award-winning actor Dhanush and acclaimed filmmaker Sekhar Kammula make a movie, you are bound to get a masterpiece.
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We all talk about the rich beggars on the streets and begging is an easy source of income, but have we ever thought that this isn't the life that they have chosen, rather they have been forced into this painful life. Otherwise why would anybody choose a life where there is absolutely no dignity.
The effortlessly brilliant performance of Dhanush who plays the role of a beggar, Deva will break your heart. All they want in life to survive is some food. We need to admit that Dhanush is the central character or rather the soul of Kuberaa and it's not Nagarjuna or Rashmika Mandanna. His simplicity, his dialogue delivery, his expressions and his movements -the way he sits, eats or even talks will break your heart.
There is an honesty in his performance that makes Dhanush such a master craftsman. He is the good man in the movie and the central character. By watching his performance that has so much depth and those eyes full of illusion, I am sure you will not be able to stop your tears.
On the other hand, Nagarjuna's character as Deepak is layered. He is an honest CBI officer who had been jailed for no fault of his. He is set free by an equally dishonest businessman, Neeraj Mitra (Jim Sarbh). He is dishonest, cunning, ruthless, power crazy and dangerous. Jim Sarbh gets into the role of Neeraj Mitra, a business tycoon with ease, a man you surely can't stop hating.
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There is never a slow moment in the film, Rashmika Mandanna adds her usual simple charm to an equally serious story. The only negative point of the film I felt was the second half was stretched beyond its requirement.
Rating: 4 (out of 5 stars)
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