Kuberaa

In Kuberaa, National Award-winning actor Dhanush and celebrated director Sekhar Kammula work together for the first time. There was some talk about the movie when it came out today, and Nagarjuna played a key part. Is it up to par? Here is our whole analysis.

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Starring : Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh, Dalip Tahil, Sayaji Shinde and Others
Director : Sekhar Kammula
Producers : Suniel Narang, Puskur Ram Mohan Rao, Ajay Kaikala
Music Director : Devi Sri Prasad
Cinematographer : Niketh Bommireddy
Editor : Karthika Srinivas

Story

A strong and driven businessman named Neeraj Mitra (Jim Sarbh) finds a unique oil resource in the Bay of Bengal. With the support of powerful figures, he organizes a covert operation in an attempt to transform it into a source of money, power, and political dominance. He looks to Deepak (Nagarjuna), a once honest CBI officer who is in incarcerated for defying corruption, to make it work. With no other option, Deepak consents to assist. Despite not being as greedy as Neeraj, his situation compels him to follow the plan. To do the task covertly, Deepak assembles a team of beggars from all around the nation. Deva (Dhanush), a good-hearted and naive man who is unaware of what he has been drawn into, is one of them.

Trailer

Overview

Directed by	Sekhar Kammula
Written by	Sekhar KammulaChaithanya Pingali
Produced by	Suniel NarangPuskur Ram Mohan RaoAjay Kaikala
Starring	Dhanush NagarjunKa Rashmika Mandanna Jim Sarbh Dalip Tahil
Cinematography	Niketh Bommireddy
Edited by	Karthika Srinivas
Music by	Devi Sri Prasad
Production companies	Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP Amigos Creations
Release date	20 June 2025
Running time	181 minutes (Telugu) 182 minutes (Tamil)
Country	India
Languages	Telugu Tamil

Review

Kuberaa’s soul is Dhanush. He plays the part of an innocent, lowly beggar with extraordinary finesse, but he doesn’t simply act; he becomes Deva. His demeanor, susceptibility, and silent power are so vividly shown that it’s difficult to turn away. Without a doubt, this is one of his most heartfelt and noteworthy performances.

In an uncommon grey-shaded part, Nagarjuna gives a nuanced and truthful performance. As Deepak, he is a victim of the system rather than a villain. Once a straightforward cop, Deepak compromises his principles when he finds himself in a difficult situation. With restraint, Nagarjuna depicts a man divided between conscience and survival in this moral struggle. His moments with Dhanush are particularly powerful and emotionally compelling.

Although the tale has potential, the first part struggles to establish a rhythm. Some sequences felt rushed, and the tempo is erratic. The world-building is essential, but sometimes it impedes progress and tries patience.

The pace is hampered by a couple passages that seem repetitious. The first half may have been more powerful with more precise editing.

Although it worked well in some situations, Deepak and Deva’s emotional bond might have been further developed. Their relationship may have intensified the situation even further. In a similar vein, Rashmika’s character might have done more to advance the plot, but she is still just able to provide assistance.

Conclusion

Overall, Kuberaa addresses issues of poverty, power, and survival in an honest, captivating, and emotionally charged play. It feeds on exceptional performances, especially from Dhanush, who gives a beautiful act, and Nagarjuna, who makes an impression in a role that is ethically complicated. Jim Sarbh heightens the tension, and the movie ends strongly. The story’s foundation is still good despite its weaknesses, which include a sluggish first half, several repetitious scenes, and underutilized characters. Sekhar Kammula creates a profound movie that blends societal reality and human passion. Kuberaa is ultimately a fulfilling experience. This movie is worth seeing if you value complex narrative, timely subjects, and excellent performances. Don’t pass it up.