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Pink Villa
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kuberaa Review: Dhanush serves as the driving force in tale of ‘power vs money' with a stern performance by Nagarjuna
Kuberaa, starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna Akkineni in the lead roles, hit the big screens on June 20, 2025. The Sekhar Kammula directorial offers an interesting tale of power vs money with the director's unique and extreme portrayal of realism. If you are planning to go deep into the webs of a crime-filled world, here's the Pinkvilla review for Kuberaa. The Plot Kuberaa narrates the tale of a business tycoon, Neeraj, a powerful man who plans to seize control of a newly discovered oil reserve in the Bay of Bengal. In order to make it a sure deal, he decides to bribe politicians from the entire nation with a sum of Rs 1 lakh crore. As the deal requires precarious treatment, the businessman decides to seek help from Deepak, a former CBI officer. With the plan involving the use of a beggar, he incorporates Deva, a homeless man, into his scheme, which leads to chaos that nobody expected. Whether the businessman succeeds in bribing the politicians and why the former CBI officer agreed to be part of the scheme form the rest of the film. The Good Exploring the facets of Kuberaa, the movie rides heavily on the characters Deva and Deepak. The roles are played by Dhanush and Nagarjuna Akkineni respectively. The actors have performed with utmost perfection. With the Raayan actor in the lead, Dhanush completely surrenders himself to the narrative, once again proving his calibre as a versatile performer. As the Sekhar Kammula directorial explores the extremities of a social condition, the film lies deeply embedded in realism, a rare feat in Telugu cinema. As the distinctive signature of the director is visually woven in the storyline, Kuberaa does seem to offer a novelty to its presentation, but the flaws of writing do not impact the characters in this film. The director offers utmost care in execution, and the technical aspects stand strong with Devi Sri Prasad's musical tracks. The composer's skills as a musician are strongly showcased with the cinematography by Niketh Bommireddy, capturing each frame with precision and aesthetic quality. The Bad Kuberaa is a tale that offers a fresh plot, but sadly, the movie fails from a writing standpoint. The poor crafting of the screenplay is trifling in both the first half and the second half. In the initial half, the Dhanush starrer sure takes its sweet time to establish the core aspects. The long duration for the world-building feels like a humongous task for a viewer, but a moment of elevation transforms it into an edge-of-the-seat thriller, leading to the midpoint. While the second half manages to continue the momentum, the third act fails to keep it up, managing to lose focus. The climax, where it all ties up together, is a saving grace in the fleeting moment, partially making up for the lacklustre writing. In all important aspects, Kuberaa suffers from a long runtime of more than 3 hours. While a writer and director may justify the duration as a necessity, a member of the audience may not be as impressed to spend such a huge chunk of time. In respect to characters, Rashmika Mandanna was brilliant with her portrayal; however, it seems like her importance in the flick was nerfed at one point. The failure to edit the film more concisely is a big con for experiencing the full potential of the movie. The Performances As mentioned earlier, Dhanush is the driving force for the social thriller venture. From the introduction scene itself, the actor adapts to his surroundings, paying attention to detail on every nuance. While Nagarjuna plays an age-appropriate role, the veteran star manages to showcase a door to his skills, often overlooked by many filmmakers. Rashmika offers her best version with this film. Finally, the addition of a brilliant actor like Jim Sarbh makes you want him to appear in more South films. Watch the trailer of Kuberaa: The Verdict Kuberaa is an interesting and unique attempt by Sekhar Kammula in blending commercial aspects with a realistic narrative. A talented ensemble cast at the helm, the social thriller is a fresh cup of tea despite its flaws. If you love such genres or simply want to experience a masterclass in acting by Dhanush, then surely watch this movie without fail.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kuberaa box office prediction day 1: Dhanush, Nagarjuna's crime thriller may earn Rs 15 crore in India
Kuberaa box office prediction day 1: Kuberaa, one of the biggest films of the year, hit the screens today (June 20) much to the delight of fans. The crime drama has created a buzz among movie buzz as it brings together powerhouse performers Nagarjuna and Dhanush. This is expected to help the Tami-Telugu bilingual open to a good response at the box office. Kuberaa set for a good start Sekhar Kammula is in the limelight because of his latest film Kuberaa, which arrived in theatres on June 20. According to Ramesh Bala, the crime drama is expected to gross around Rs 15 crore in India on the first day. 'I see it raking in Rs 15 crore on the first day. Both the versions will have a nearly equal contribution. However, the Telugu one may go slightly ahead as it will be released in two states,' he told Indiatimes. If this estimate holds, the film will open in the same range as Raayan. The Dhanush-directed actioner earned Rs 16.5 crore in India on the first day. It went on to emerge as a massive blockbuster, earning Rs 160 crore worldwide. Kuberaa has been released alongside Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par and Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later. About Kuberaa Kuberaa is a crime drama directed by Sekar Kammula. It centres on the life of a beggar who undergoes a massive transformation and makes it big in the crime world. It features Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead. The music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dhanush reveals he begged on the streets of Tirupati for his role in 'Kuberaa'
Picture Credit: X 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 유일한 공식 무료 SOC 게임! 설치도 없습니다! 경복의 바다 다운로드 Undo Early Twitter reviews 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.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kuberaa: What characters are Dhanush, Nagarjuna and Rashmika Mandanna playing in Sekhar Kammula directorial?
Kuberaa, starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna Akkineni, is all ready to hit the big screens on June 20, 2025. The Sekhar Kammula directorial is just hours away from hitting the big screens, but what characters do the leading actors play? Let's find out inside. Dhanush as Deva The social thriller features the tale of a beggar and a CBI officer's intertwined destiny involving a huge sum of money from a business tycoon. As the Tamil-Telugu bilingual movie brings both stars together, the Raayan actor is said to play Deva, a beggar. The character is brought into the scheme of swindling money, making him a scapegoat. While describing his character, co-star Nagarjuna highlighted how he is a man happy in life despite having no income. In light of sharing his experience, Dhanush revealed during a pre-release event how he was excited to collaborate with Sekhar Kammula for the first time. However, what surprised the actor was that the shoot started with him begging on the streets of Tirupati. Nagarjuna Akkineni as Deepak Nagarjuna Akkineni is playing the role of Deepak, a CBI officer who hails from a middle-class background. Describing his own character, the Shiva actor highlighted how he plays a confused man in the story. In his own words, 'I play a middle-class person. I will be seen in the character of a CBI officer. My character finds itself in the midst of a conflict of whether to do good or bad.' As per the details about the film, the actor is likely playing a character who develops a plan with the beggar with a calculative mind. Rashmika Mandanna as Sameera Rashmika Mandanna is slated to play the role of Sameera, a middle-class girl with her own dreams. While more details about her character and background are yet to be revealed, her role is expected to stand as a bridge between Deva and Deepak. Interestingly, Bollywood actor Jim Sarbh plays Neeraj in the movie, a business tycoon whose money plays a central plot. According to Nagarjuna's recent interview with Naga Chaitanya, Sarbh's character is a billionaire who is unhappy in life despite having a fortune.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kuberaa' box office collection day 1: Dhanush's film likely to get average opening
The highly anticipated film 'Kuberaa,' starring Dhanush , Nagarjuna Akkineni , and Rashmika Mandanna, is set to hit the theatres on June 20th, and the film is just hours away from reaching fans across the globe. Directed by Sekhar Kammula , the film, despite having a huge star cast and a grandly crafted story, did not create much buzz among the fans as the promotions did not go well. If the film has quality content, there is hope that it will get a good box office run after release. 'Kuberaa' day 1 expectations As per Sacnilk, 'Kuberaa' earned Rs 3.9 crore in pre-sales for day 1, and the final net collection of the film in India on day 1 is likely to be around ₹7 to ₹9. But this collection will be lower than the Day 1 collection of Dhanush's previous release 'Raayan' (₹13.7 crore). If the early reviews hype the audience, it is possible for 'Kuberaa' to secure more than ₹10 crore on the opening day. 'Kuberaa' looks weak on pre-release buzz 'Kuberaa,' which is being shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu, was a film that was expected by fans as it marked Dhanush's return to the theaters after the success of 'Raayan.' However, there is less hype about the film in Tamil Nadu. Surprisingly, the film has received a small amount of positive reviews in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana due to Nagarjuna's contribution. While the film's trailer has recently caught the attention of some, it hasn't made much of an impact on others. Preview booths in Tamil Nadu have been slowly filling up. As it may be a content-driven film, the film is not currently in a position to get a big opening on the first day. Only in the Telugu regions is there a small improvement. Will Dhanush continue his success with 'Kuberaa'? The Dhanush-Nagarjuna alliance and Sekhar Kammula's emotional storytelling have the potential to make the film a success. However, the long run of its success will depend on the weekend collections. Whether 'Kuberaa' will continue Dhanush's previous successes will be directly determined by the reviews from the fans on the opening day.
