'Kuberaa': Will Dhanush and Nagarjuna starrer end the first half of 2025 with a blockbuster?
Dhanush 's much-anticipated film ' Kuberaa ' is set to hit theaters worldwide on June 20, 2025. Directed by Sekhar Kammula , who is known for his film ' Fidaa ', the film stars Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni and Rashmika Mandanna in important roles. Produced by a leading production house, the film is set against a social and political backdrop and has both action and emotional elements.
Shot across real locations
'Kuberaa' has been shot on live locations in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and several other places in Tamil Nadu. Dhanush plays an intense and emotional character in the film. His fresh transformation, toned look, and mature appearance have garnered a lot of attention among fans. The character, which was designed specifically for Nagarjuna, is said to be a key highlight. Rashmika Mandanna's character has also been created with multiple dimensions. The teaser and trailer haven't revealed the film's major plot, and it made fans keep guessing until they catch the film on big screens.
A 120 crore film, grand release
Made on a budget of over ₹120 crore, the film is considered director Shekhar Kammula 's biggest effort yet. Dhanush is said to have been paid over ₹30 crore for the film. Nagarjuna Akkineni and Rashmika Mandanna have also received huge salaries in the Shekhar Kammula directorial. The film will be released in Telugu and Hindi along with Tamil, making it a pan-Indian mega release. The film's distribution in India and abroad is being actively planned.
Censor, runtime, and box office expectations
The film recently received a U/A censor certificate and is ready for release. Initially pushed with a runtime of 3 hours 15 minutes, the final version of the film is trimmed to 3 hours 1 minute. Due to the anticipation surrounding the film, it is expected to have a good opening at the box office. Special screenings are also planned before the film's release. Dhanush and Nagarjuna's performances, and Sekhar Kammula's heart-touching narration, are believed to lead 'Kuberaa' to the path of success.
Record OTT deal
Additionally, the film has signed a major OTT deal with Amazon Prime Video . Under this deal, the film is said to be released on the OTT platform within a month of its theatrical release, in the third week of July 2025. The deal is the highest ever for Dhanush and Nagarjuna. It is expected to be a strong release that will attract audiences in theatres and then be widely popularized through OTT. With all these features in place, Kuberaa is expected to become the biggest release of 2025.
Shot across real locations
'Kuberaa' has been shot on live locations in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and several other places in Tamil Nadu. Dhanush plays an intense and emotional character in the film. His fresh transformation, toned look, and mature appearance have garnered a lot of attention among fans. The character, which was designed specifically for Nagarjuna, is said to be a key highlight. Rashmika Mandanna's character has also been created with multiple dimensions. The teaser and trailer haven't revealed the film's major plot, and it made fans keep guessing until they catch the film on big screens.
A 120 crore film, grand release
Made on a budget of over ₹120 crore, the film is considered director Shekhar Kammula 's biggest effort yet. Dhanush is said to have been paid over ₹30 crore for the film. Nagarjuna Akkineni and Rashmika Mandanna have also received huge salaries in the Shekhar Kammula directorial. The film will be released in Telugu and Hindi along with Tamil, making it a pan-Indian mega release. The film's distribution in India and abroad is being actively planned.
Censor, runtime, and box office expectations
The film recently received a U/A censor certificate and is ready for release. Initially pushed with a runtime of 3 hours 15 minutes, the final version of the film is trimmed to 3 hours 1 minute. Due to the anticipation surrounding the film, it is expected to have a good opening at the box office. Special screenings are also planned before the film's release. Dhanush and Nagarjuna's performances, and Sekhar Kammula's heart-touching narration, are believed to lead 'Kuberaa' to the path of success.
Record OTT deal
Additionally, the film has signed a major OTT deal with Amazon Prime Video . Under this deal, the film is said to be released on the OTT platform within a month of its theatrical release, in the third week of July 2025. The deal is the highest ever for Dhanush and Nagarjuna. It is expected to be a strong release that will attract audiences in theatres and then be widely popularized through OTT. With all these features in place, Kuberaa is expected to become the biggest release of 2025.
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