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News18
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kuberaa Box Office Day 1: Dhanush's Film Opens Lower Than Raayan, Earns Rs 13 Crore
Last Updated: Kuberaa Box Office Day 1: Kuberaa collected Rs 12.98 cr on day 1, falling short of Dhanush's previous theatrical release Raayan, which had an opening day collection of Rs 15.7 cr. Kuberaa Box Office Collection Day 1: Dhanush-starrer Kuberaa hit theatres on Friday and marked one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Directed by Sekhar Kammula and co-starring Nagarjuna and Rashmika Mandanna, the film opened to largely positive reviews. Despite that, the film's box office opening has been modest compared to expectations. As per early estimates by Kuberaa collected Rs 12.98 crore on day one, falling short of Dhanush's previous theatrical release Raayan, which had an opening day collection of Rs 15.7 crore. The Telugu version of Kuberaa recorded an overall occupancy of 50.19% on Friday, with morning shows at 38.94%, afternoon shows at 54.58%, and evening shows peaking at 57.04%. Despite the slightly underwhelming opening, the film is expected to gain momentum over the weekend owing to strong word of mouth. In the Hindi belt, however, it faces competition from Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par. Produced by Suniel Narang and Puskur Rammohan Rao under Amigos Creations, Kuberaa showcases Dhanush in the role of a beggar, a performance that has earned him critical praise for its depth and transformation. On Friday, Dhanush was spotted attending the first day, first show of the film with his son Linga at Rohini Silver Screens in Chennai. The actor was visibly emotional as fans cheered loudly, scaled theatre walls, and tried to catch a glimpse of him. Videos of him acknowledging the crowd with folded hands and emotional expressions have gone viral. His security team had to intervene to manage the crowd and ensure his safe exit. Interestingly, Kuberaa was cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a UA certificate, but only after 19 scenes were trimmed. The total duration was reduced by 13 minutes and 41 seconds from the original cut. As Kuberaa heads into the weekend, all eyes are on its Saturday and Sunday performance to determine whether it can maintain its hold and close the gap with Dhanush's previous box office records. First Published: June 20, 2025, 23:19 IST
Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dhanush emotional, son Linga excited as they watch Kuberaa at Chennai theatre with fans. Watch
Sekhar Kammula's Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarbh-starrer Kuberaa was released in theatres this Friday. Dhanush and his son Linga watched the film on the first day, first show, at Rohini Silver Screens in Chennai with Sekhar and fans. (Also Read: Kuberaa Twitter reviews: Dhanush delivers 'god-level' performance in 'rare gem' by Sekhar Kammula) Pictures and videos of Dhanush, Linga and Sekhar soon found their way online on Friday morning. One picture shows Linga wearing a Kuberaa t-shirt and excitedly recording on his phone as his father looks emotional at the response the film has gotten. One video shows Dhanush looking overwhelmed as fans scream for him and scale the walls to catch a glimpse of him and shake his hand. His security can be seen trying to control the crowd and asking people to get down. A post shared by M VIGNESH (@wikkitalks_official) Another video posted by the film's team shows him folding his hands in gratitude, and Sekhar thanking fans with a wide smile. The huge crowd even turned towards Dhanush and cheered after the show, while Linga looked proud of his dad. For the unversed, Dhanush married Rajinikanth's elder daughter Aishwarya in 2004. Their sons, Yatra and Linga, were born in 2006 and 2010. The couple announced their separation in 2022, and their divorce was finalised in 2024. Kuberaa is a crime drama directed by Sekhar, who co-wrote the screenplay with Chaithanya Pingali. Produced by Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos Creations, it was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil. Agoram Panneerselvam wrote the Tamil dialogues. Dhanush plays a beggar called Deva in Kuberaa, Nagarjuna plays a disgraced CBI officer called Deepak, and Jim plays a greedy businessman called Neeraj, while Rashmika plays Sameera. The film opened to good reviews from the audience, with many on social media praising Dhanush's performance. While Sekhar received praise for the overall story, many believed the film could've been trimmed.
NDTV
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Kamal Haasan's Thug Life Releases To Massive Fan Frenzy In Chennai, No Shows In Karnataka
Chennai: It's a day of celebration for fans of Kamal Haasan as his much-anticipated film Thug Life released worldwide today - except in Karnataka. NDTV was at Chennai's Rohini Silver Screens, where fans gathered in large numbers, some from neighbouring districts, to be part of the first-day-first-show excitement. A Release Marred By Controversies Coming amid the Bengaluru stampede tragedy that killed 11 lives, the traditional fanfare was missing outside the theatre in Chennai, though giant posters and cutouts were in place. Several fans of Silambarasan (Simbu), who plays a key role in the film, also turned up in full force in T-shirts sporting his name. "I came all the way from Chengalpattu. I'm a Simbu fan and can't wait to watch him in action," said Suraj, a young college-goer. Thug Life marks the much-celebrated reunion of Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan after nearly 40 years. The film features music by AR Rahman, with Trisha, Nassar, and Ashok Selvan in prominent roles. 'Historic Combo' "The Mani-Kamal-Rahman combo is historic. The songs are already chartbusters. The movie will be a blockbuster," said Lakshmi, a young techie at the venue. The film has not been released in Karnataka, after a controversy erupted over Kamal Haasan's comments on the Kannada language. Fringe groups demanded an apology, but the actor has stood firm so far. "My comments were made out of love, not malice. I will not apologise," Kamal said, asserting his constitutional right to freedom of expression and trade. The Karnataka High Court had suggested an apology or retraction, but Kamal Haasan's legal team cited artistic freedom. Talks are expected between Team Kamal and the Karnataka Film Chamber in the coming days. So far, there are no shows of Thug Life in Karnataka, as the film awaits a green signal in the state. Monumental Expectations "We came as a family. Kamal sir never fails. This movie will be a superhit," said Ram, a fan who came with his wife and kids. With Kamal Haasan's Vikram and Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan setting the box office on fire, expectations from Thug Life are monumental. The film was released across the world today, except for Karnataka. Thug Life marks the return of the Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam duo after 1987's Nayakan.
