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12 hours ago
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Kuberaa Twitter Review: 13 tweets to read about Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, Nagarjuna's Rs 120 crore-budget social thriller
All eyes are on Kuberaa as it finally made it to the silver screens on June 20. The film had been ruling all charts even before its release, and audiences seem to be quite excited about what's in store for them with such a gripping action drama social thriller in the pipeline. Directed by Sekhar Kammula, the movie's highlight has definitely been its stellar star cast. Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Jim Sarbh seem to have raised expectations of a fine performance already. And now, as the film has been released, several audiences have made it to watch the first day, first show, and have now left reviews on X (Twitter). Kuberaa Twitter review Well, to begin with, unanimously, Kuberaa seems to have hit the right chord among fans, as most of them are impressed with the kind of cinematic presentation they got to witness. The screenplay, background music by Devi Sri Prasad, and the narrative have been agreed to have brought something new to the table for most viewers. Moreover, they have appreciated how Sekhar Kammula has directed seasoned actors like Dhanush and Nagarjuna to deliver performances that are both realistic and unique, unlike most other movies. Speaking about the cast of the film, Dhanush's performance as a beggar named Deva has earned a lot of acclaim and appreciation from the majority of fans. They have deemed it as one of his best works so far. However, there have also been slight drawbacks that some netizens have pointed out. For some, the first half of the film lagged in speed. Many others mentioned that the second half became boring after a certain point, including the unrealistic visuals that did not align with the film's flow. Kuberaa's budget and cast fees Well, Kuberaa has been one of Sekhar Kammula's most ambitious projects so far, and it is said to have been made on a budget of Rs. 120 crores. According to a Daily Jagran report, Dhanush is reportedly charging Rs. 30 crores as fees for the film, which accounts for nearly 36 percent of the total budget. On the other hand, another report by Filmibeat claimed that while Nagarjuna Akkineni received a pay cheque of Rs. 14 crores, Rashmika Mandanna got Rs. 4 crores for her role.
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a day ago
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Kuberaa: Dhanush claims he ‘trusted name and reputation' of Sekhar Kammula only to beg in streets of Tirupati
Dhanush 's look as a beggar for Sekhar Kammula's upcoming film Kuberaa has become the talk of the town in no time. The actor has been noted for his raw and gripping screen presence, as evident in the film's trailer. He would be sharing the frame with Nagarjuna Akkineni and Rashmika Mandanna in key roles. And now the Tamil actor has opened up on how realistically he was made to shoot for the movie, which also required him to beg on the streets of Tirupati. Dhanush discusses shooting as Deva in Kuberaa Dhanush appears to have perfected his versatility, as he will be playing the role of a beggar in Sekhar Kammula's upcoming film, Kuberaa. At the pre-release event for the film, the actor recalled agreeing to the movie's script almost immediately after hearing it during a 20-minute session. However, he was surprised when the filmmaker actually made him sit and beg on the streets of Tirupati for his role. Dhanush said, 'Director Sekhar Kammula told me the story in just 20 minutes. I agreed immediately, trusting his name and reputation. But in the end, he made me beg on the streets of Tirupati.' Kuberaa gets 19 scenes removed by CBFC ahead of release Just ahead of Kuberaa's release, the film was censored by CBFC once more, and a total of 19 scenes were deleted from its run time. These included visuals of Dhanush, Rashmika, and Nagarjuna in various settings and scenarios. The now-trimmed version, with nearly 14 minutes of footage cut, now stands at a total of 181 minutes, which converts to approximately 3 hours and 1 minute. It has also been awarded a U/A certification by the censor board. Kuberaa cast fees Lately, buzz surrounding the cast fees of Kuberaa has also stirred headlines. According to a Daily Jagran report, Dhanush is said to be taking home nearly 36 percent of the film's total budget as a paycheck, which amounts to approximately Rs. 30 crores. Furthermore, according to a Filmibeat report, Rashmika Mandanna, as the leading lady, is reportedly being paid Rs. 4 crores, while Nagarjuna Akkineni receives a paycheck of Rs. 14 crores.
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2 days ago
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Kuberaa cast fees: Dhanush takes home 36 percent of film's budget, Nagarjuna bags Rs 14 crores — Report
Kuberaa has already been captivating audiences with all the right kind of hype around it. The Dhanush starrer is aiming for a theatrical release on June 20, and fans are expecting an excellent response for the social thriller at the box office. The movie's predominant star cast, including actors like Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Rashmika Mandanna, has also been one of the key factors in keeping it in the limelight. What is Dhanush's fee for Kuberaa? Dhanush is marked by his terrific footfall among Tamil and Telugu audiences, and his screen presence commands a substantial fan following. The actor who plays the role of Deva in the movie is reportedly charging nearly 36 percent of the film's total budget. A Daily Jagran report states that his fees is near approximately Rs. 30 crores for the movie, and he is the highest-paid star in Kuberaa. Nagarjuna Akkineni bags paycheck worth crores Up next, Yuvasamrat Nagarjuna Akkineni is the second-highest-paid actor in Kuberaa. The seasoned actor has already made headlines with his somber yet shadowy presence in the film, as evident in its trailer. A Filmibeat report claims that he is taking home a paycheck of Rs. 14 crores for his role as Deepak. Did Rashmika Mandanna reduce her remuneration for Kuberaa? Rashmika Mandanna plays the poignant role of Sameera in Sekhar Kammula's film. The actress is sharing the screen for the first time with actors like Dhanush and Nagarjuna. Nevertheless, it seems she has been earning comparatively more spotlight than the other two stars among fans, as Rashmika is already an established name in pan-Indian cinema. The diva is reportedly charging Rs. 4 crore for her role in the film. This is significantly less than Rashmika's fees in Pushpa 2, where she earned Rs. 10 crores and had become one of the highest-paid actresses among her contemporaries. Disclaimer: All amounts mentioned in the article are sourced from Daily Jagran and Filmibeat reports. In some cases, celebrities or their teams give their input too, which we incorporate if provided by them. We make all efforts to share possible accurate numbers; however, unless otherwise mentioned, they are all approximate. We are open to feedback and suggestions on editorial@
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03-06-2025
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Thug Life cast fees: Kamal Haasan goes SRK way, Trisha Krishnan paid 3 times more than Good Bad Ugly?
Mani Ratnam directed Thug Life has been one of the most anticipated films up for release on June 5, 2025. The fan excitement and buzz surrounding the gangster thriller is palpable and the makers seem to have promised a spectacular watch on the big screens with this one. With just a few days left for the film's release, here's everything you must know about the fees of the multi-starrer upcoming movie. As per a Daily Jagran report, Thug Life has been made on a budget of around Rs. 250-300 crore. Kamal Haasan enters profit sharing with Mani Ratnam Like most A-listed actors, Kamal Haasan has reportedly entered into a profit-sharing deal with the director Mani Ratnam himself. Since Thug Life has been produced jointly by the two of them, they will be sharing the profits earned once the film performs well at the box office. Neither of the two will receive a separate paycheck for their contributions to the film. Silambarasan TR receives the highest paycheck for Thug Life Up next, Silambarasan TR who plays the role of Amaran, is said to have bagged a remuneration of Rs. 40 crore for the movie. After Kamal Haasan's profit-sharing deal, STR is the next one to receive the highest paycheck. Trisha Krishnan's fees gets three times more than Good Bad Ugly Interestingly, Trisha Krishnan also received a hike in her pay. The actress has been paid a fee of Rs. 12 crore for her role as Indhrani. This is three times more than her last film Good Bad Ugly, co-starring Ajith Kumar, where she was paid Rs. 4 crore. She will be playing the character of Kamal Haasan's on-screen love interest in the film. Other cast fees for Thug Life Speaking about the rest of the cast, actress Abhirami received Rs. 50 lakh for the film while Joju George was paid Rs. 1 crore.
