The crime drama Kuberaa, starring Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Rashmika Mandanna, continues its impressive run at the domestic box office. After a stellar opening week, the film has slowed down in its second week but still remains steady in collections. According to Sacnilk.com, the film earned ₹80 lakh on its second Wednesday, pushing its 13-day total to ₹83.55 crore nett across all Indian languages.
Kuberaa opened to a fantastic weekend with ₹14.75 crore on Day 1, followed by ₹16.5 crore on Saturday and ₹17.35 crore on Sunday. Its first-week total stood at ₹69 crore, fueled by positive word-of-mouth and strong audience turnout.
Critical Acclaim and Star Appreciation
The film has been praised for its gripping narrative and powerful performances. Dhanush, in particular, has received widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Deva, a beggar drawn into a world of crime and shadow finance. At the film’s success celebration, megastar Chiranjeevi lauded Dhanush’s performance, saying, “No one else could have played Deva. I couldn’t even recognize Dhanush on screen—he was so immersed in the role. If he doesn’t win Best Actor at the National Awards, there’s no point in having them.”
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Plot and Technical Brilliance
Kuberaa follows the story of Deva, whose life changes after meeting Deepak, a former CBI officer. What starts as a chance encounter soon spirals into a tale of black money, power, and moral decay. Jim Sarbh plays a key role alongside the lead cast.
The film features music by Devi Sri Prasad and cinematography by Niketh Bommi. Ramakrishna Sabbani and Monika Nigotre served as production designers, and the screenplay was co-written by Chaithanya Pingali.
