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Sekhar Kammula surprises with this new-age social drama which has terrific performances by Dhanush and Nagarjuna.


Dhanush shines in a flawed but earnest drama worth seeing despite its stumbles.
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Critic consensus
Critical reception for Kuberaa is moderately positive, with most reviewers acknowledging it as a sincere, ambitious social drama that distinguishes itself from mainstream commercial cinema. Dhanush's performance is widely highlighted as a standout, with several critics also noting strong ensemble work and the director Sekhar Kammula's willingness to engage with themes of inequality and class divide. Common criticisms include a predictable or underwhelming climax, a bloated runtime, and a shallow treatment of its weightier subject matter. The consensus is that the film is flawed but worthwhile, falling short of its ambitions while remaining above average.
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Sekhar Kammula surprises with this new-age social drama which has terrific performances by Dhanush and Nagarjuna.
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On the surface, Sekhar Kammula's Kuberaa is a quintessential David vs Goliath story, it speaks about inequality and class divide set against a world of high-end
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While the Dhanush and Nagarjuna-starrer is not without its share of missteps, the film still holds its own because of a discerning filmmaker and his sincere ensemble cast. If the bloated duration of the film could be overlooked, Kuberaa stands apart from all the cacophony around as a one-of-a-kind 'mass' experience.
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Dhanush is the soul of Kuberaa. The actor is a chameleon wherein he blends with every shade of his character. This one is simply unmissable for all the Dhanush fans out there and can be inarguably touted as one of his finest works.
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Kuberaa is not your usual commercial potboiler—and that’s precisely what makes it worth a watch. It's a brooding, introspective take on wealth and morality. It's not flawless, but it’s a bold leap from a filmmaker unafraid to reinvent his canvas.
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...an intriguing story about power, money and justice. The crime drama grabs your attention right from the get-go, only to have a conventional ending.
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Kuberaa is a predictable but engaging tale that, despite its familiar scenarios and lack of nuance, succeeds through solid craftsmanship and performances. While it carefully steers away from generic commercial entertainment, the film's shallow treatment of poverty and underwhelming climax undermine its desire to be unique.
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Kuberaa falls short of being a gamechanger. But it is a brave film from a director who has often stepped away from the norm, and raised pertinent questions. That is ample reason to cheer.
Credits
DhanushDeva Kalam
Nagarjuna AkkineniDeepak Tej
Jim SarbhNeeraj Mitra
Rashmika MandannaSameera
K. BhagyarajSadhu
Dalip TahilNeeraj's Father
SunainaShilpa
Saurav KhuranaRobo
Hareesh PeradiSiddappa
Sayaji ShindeSI Ashok Godbole
Bagavathi PerumalBeggar Trainer
JayaprakashNarayan Gaikwad
NassarOrphanage Caretaker
Bose VenkatSiddappa's Assistant
N. AzhagamperumalOil Rig Engineer
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