Movie Name:
Rating: 3.25/5
Cast: Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Sunaina, Jim Sarb, Dalip Tahil and others
Director: Sekhar Kammula
Produced By: Suniel Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao
Release Date: 20th June 2025
Dhanush returns to the silver screen with ‘Kuberaa’. The film is a multilingual social thriller/crime drama. Nagarjuna Akkineni and Rashmika Mandanna also star in it. Shekhar Kammula is the director of the movie. ‘Kuberaa’ delves into morality surrounding wealth and power.
The film’s trailer and songs gave a clear picture that it is a very different movie. The music also sounded different from Devi Sri Prasad’s Style, and his theme for the film and the latest song, Kodukaa, received excellent response. Let us check how Sekhar Kammula has shaped up Kuberaa in our review.
Story:
Kuberaa delves into the struggle of the ultra-wealthy against the poor. The narrative centers on Deepak (Nagarjuna), a CBI officer who devises a major scandal involving beggars. The story shows Deva (Dhanush), a beggar who outsmarts the powerful.
Performances:
Dhanush’s performance feels authentic. His portrayal of the character is flawless and outstanding. Nagarjuna maintains exceptional poise. He conveys subtlety through his expressions, dialogue, and body language, complemented by appropriate styling.
Rashmika Mandanna is fine in her role, yet her character doesn’t stand out like those in Sekhar Kammula’s films. Jim Sarbh excels as a greedy, wealthy businessman. His casting is perfect, fitting perfectly into the film’s corporate setting. Sayaji Shinde, Dalip Tahil, and Sunaina perform well in their brief roles.
Analysis:
Sekhar Kammula directs Kuberaa, stepping away from his usual feel-good films. The film begins with a captivating premise: a ₹1 lakh crore scam and wealthy entrepreneurs seeking Benamis.
At first glance, the scenes look simple; however; they reveal emotional depth through the beggars’ lives, Dhanush’s character background, and how they navigate corporate challenges and threats.
Kammula skips specifics of the financial fraud and company framing, still maintains audience interest through the scam’s nature and beggar characters’ emotions.
Before the pre-interval episode, the impact lessens, yet the action at the intermission revives the emotion. Kuberaa’s latter part reveals how Deva, a beggar, faces danger, learns the truth about his life, and battles back with help from a girl.
A few parts slow down, still the core tension engages. The scenes involving a pregnant beggar girl are impactful, and the song Poyiraa Mama, also stands out.
The Main and big episode comes at the pre-climax, where the changeover of Nagarjuna’s role and the bond with Dhanush’s character works superbly. The idea of the climax, a roadside beggar bringing down the richest person, is good, but it is rushed and just misses the intended effect
Positives:
- Main Story
- Dhanush and Nagarjuna’s Performance
- Impressive Writing/Screenplay
- Emotional Parts
- DSP’s Background Score
Negatives:
- Dull Scenes here and there
- Logical Flaws
- Abrupt Feel at the Climax
Kuberaa Movie Review and Verdict:
Sekhar Kammula’s Kuberaa is a well-made social drama with a fresh backdrop. Dhanush and Nagarjuna’s performance, solid writing and emotions work properly for the film and though the film lags at places and the climax is weak, it makes up for a good watch.