Kuberaa Movie Review: What's Good, What's Bad In Dhanush-Starrer; Find Out Here

Dhanush is back with his latest movie Kuberaa, a bilingual film shot in Tamil and Telugu languages. He has teamed up with director Sekhar Kammula who has made movies such as Happy Days and Leader.

Telugu star actor Nagarjuna is playing a key roles in the movie which has Rashmika Mandanna in the female lead. Jim Sarbh, Sayaji Shinde, Sunaina, Hareesh Peradi and others in the cast.

Produced by Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP, the movie has Devi Sri Prasad's music, Karthika Srinivas' editing and Niketh Bommireddy's cinematography.

Kuberaa Story

The story of extremes, it deals around the thrilling battle between money and power. What happens when a beggar undergoes a dramatic transformation forms the crux of the story. It explores the themes of greed, ambition, and moral dilemmas faced by the characters that leads to a quest for redemption.

Neeraj (Jim Sarbh), a powerful business magnate, devises an audacious plan to seize control of the newly discovered oil reserves in the Bay of Bengal. His strategy? To bribe politicians nationwide with an astronomical sum of one lakh crore rupees. To execute this colossal task discreetly, he enlists the aid of Deepak, a former CBI officer. The intricate web of this illicit operation is disrupted when Deva (Dhanush) unexpectedly crosses paths with Deepak. T

he plot thickens with the introduction of Sameera, whose role in this high-stakes game remains a mystery. The narrative unfolds as questions surrounding Neeraj's ultimate success, and Deepak's motives for abandoning his ethical past to align with a corrupt businessman, drive the rest of the story.

Kuberaa Aka Kubera Review:

The movie has piqued a lot of interest with its trailer and promos. With Dhanush and Nagarjuna teaming up for the first time, people have pinned high expectations on Kuberaa. Will the movie live up to the viewers' expectations? Find out from the viewers' words below:

Venky Reviews:#Kuberaa Passable 1st Half!

The film takes time to get going but once it does it is fairly engaging. Dhanush is superb along with Nagarjuna who plays his role well. DSPs music is nice. It does feel lengthy at times so far and the narration is done on the flatter side but it does not bore.
#Kuberaa is a watchable crime drama that has solid moments that work well in both halves, but, at the same time, is too lengthy with an uneven pace and a rushed pre-climax and climax sequence.

First and foremost, Dhanush gives arguably his career-best performance. He is superb and holds this one together.

The film has an intriguing storyline and good moments here and there. Sekhar Kammula, as always, sticks to the story from the start, and his mark is clearly seen. However, the choppy editing, lengthy runtime, and abrupt/hurried pre-climax and climax hamper this one from reaching its full potential. A crisper screenplay would have been more impactful.

Nagarjuna gets another unique role for a star hero, and he does well. Rashmika is apt in her role. DSP's music works well and helps carry the film. Production values are also top-notch.

It may not hit emotionally as hard as Sekhar Kammula's previous works, but it can be given a try for its unique presentation and some well-executed moments!

Rating: 2.75/5

Gulte: #Kuberaa - A Winner

A good first half followed by an emotionally charged second half made the film a good watch. The film started on a slow note but right from Dhanush's entry sequence, the pace of the film did not drop until the climax.

Dhanush delivered one of the his career's best performance. In the role of a beggar, he delivered a performance that will be remembered for a long time. Kudos to Nagarjuna for playing the role of Deepak in the film. It is so refreshing to him in a very realistic role. Rashmika got a very good character and she delivered a superb performance.

Devi Sri Prasad's background score is the soul of the film. He elevated many sequences with his fantastic score.

We know Sekhar Kammula is very good at making social dramas but this time, he also made sure the screenplay is very racy. His direction and writing in emotionally charged sequences, especially in the second half is first rate.

On the flip side, the proceedings during the initial fifteen minutes of the film move at a slow pace and the editing should have been better. Overall, barring a very few flaws, the film is largely engaging and is worth enough to watch in theatres.

Sai Pallavi: #Kuberaa is going to be special for many reasons!
@dhanushkraja sir's masterclass in acting & art of picking challenging characters that only he can pull off so effortlessly.
@iamnagarjuna sir, It's going to be a treat to watch you in a killer character under Sekhar garu's direction.
Dear @iamRashmika, we all know how powerful & one of a kind Sekhar Garu writes his women. This is going to be a memorable character and a grand success in your streak of blockbusters❤️ Rockstar @ThisIsDSP Garu, this will be another feather in your hat for sure.
Chaitanya garu, Suri, Ajay, Swaroop & the whole team, May your sweat & blood be converted to recognition & appreciation!
@AsianCinemas_, I know how proud Narayandas garu would be, seeing the stories Sunil garu chooses to support🙏🏻
My dear @sekharkammula Garu, A pure heart & to have a craft like yours is a deadly combination. You influence a whole generation of ppl & im one of them.
I wish to see my Guru happy, healthy & create more such stories ❤️ I pray for everyone's happiness today🙏🏻❤️

Let's X OTT GLOBAL: #Kuberaa - Just WOW! 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Sekhar Kammulas Kuberaa is intense, intelligent, and incredibly timely. Every frame exudes purpose!
Kudos to @sekharkammula for a masterful direction 🙌

SHOW STEALER - @dhanushkraja's PEAK PERFORMANCE 👏👏 - WHAT AN ACTOR, National Award Winning performance 🔥🔥🔥
@iamnagarjuna, and @iamRashmika, delivers a Quality performances! 👏
@ThisIsDSP's score haunts you 🙌
With a gripping story, flawless execution, and powerful emotions, this film will stay with you forever! 💯🏆
BLOCKBUSTER 🔥🔥🔥🔥

LetsCinema: #Kuberaa wins your heart, powered by Dhanush's phenomenal, arguably, career-best performance. Despite minor flaws with length, the film delivers plenty of memorable moments, making it a thoroughly enjoyable watch! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Tony 🚩: Crafting a gripping 3-hour-10-minute narrative without relying on typical commercial formulas like forced comedy, item songs, or over-the-top heroism is a bold move, but director kamula sir masterfully navigates this challenge. Rare gem in tollywood❤️#Kuberaa

Teja Karlapudi: #Kuberaa is a beautiful movie rooted in realism. I enjoyed it a lot and didn't feel bored even though it's a long film. The screenplay moves fast and keeps you hooked the whole time. There are no unnecessary songs, and I think the length makes sense. I've always liked Sekhar Kammula's movies, especially the ones that talk about social issues without being too preachy. This one met my expectations. I felt emotionally connected to it. It has a few small flaws, but the overall vibe was so good that I didn't mind them.

The casting was perfect! There's no one hero in this movie. Every character has its own importance. I haven't seen all of Dhanush's movies, but this is definitely one of his best performances. It was great to see Nagarjuna in a role like this, I respect him for accepting such a role. Rashmika nailed it too. DSP's music and background score added so much to the movie - I loved it!

Overall, this is one of the best movies I've seen in a while. Tollywood definitely needs more films like this.

Thyview: In #Kuberaa , @dhanushkraja doesn't just play a beggar. He becomes one.

This role...mannn...It's raw. It's filthy. It smells of desperation and decay. A huge part of the film unfolds in the underbelly of the city dumpyards, slums, places most people wouldn't even look at, let alone walk into. But #Dhanush walks in. He sits in the filth. He breathes it in. And he makes you watch.

This is not a performance born from vanity. This is a performance born from fire. There's not a shred of ego on that screen. Not one false note. Every glance, every twitch, every broken word feels like it was pulled from a life we chose to ignore.

Let's be honest. No other star would have touched this part. Not because they couldn't. But because they wouldn't. It demands too much. It strips you down. It dares you to be invisible.

And yet, #Dhanush doesn't flinch.

He leans into the humiliation. He takes the weight of poverty and turns it into poetry. There are moments so haunting, so devastating, they don't just stay with you, they haunt you. You don't watch him perform. You endure it. And when it's over, you know you've seen something eternal.

This isn't just one of his finest performances. This is legacy. This is the kind of work that will be studied, revisited, and remembered for decades. With #Kuberaa ,
@dhanushkraja doesn't just act. He immortalizes pain.

Ramesh Bala: #Kuberaa [4.5/5] : Sekhar Kammula and team delivered a blockbuster. The first half of the film is good but the life and soul of the film is the second half. The emotional scenes in the second half worked out big time.

Dhanush delivered a memorable performance. He just lived in the role of a beggar. Nagarjuna's subtle and realistic acting is first-rate. Rashmika got one more memorable role and did an excellent job.

Devi Sri Prasad's background score is superb. Sekhar Kammula's writing, execution and direction worked out so well. Overall, Kuberaa has a blockbuster written all over it.