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Kuberaa

19 June 2025Telugu3h 5m

What critics are saying

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.

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A ruthless billionaire, Neeraj, uses beggars as benamis to launder money, with the help of a disgraced civil submit servant, Deepak. One of the beggars, Deva, escapes with ₹10,000 crores and becomes the target of a deadly manhunt. He meets Sameera, who joins him in his mission to use the money to uplift society's poor. With Deepak's help, Deva fights back.

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.

7 rated reviews · 7 positive

Praised: Dhanush's central performanceCriticised: Predictable and underwhelming climax

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Critic Reviews (8)

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Avad Mohammad· Ottplay
8.0
Sekhar Kammula surprises with this new-age social drama which has terrific performances by Dhanush and Nagarjuna.
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Paul Nicodemus· Times Of India
7.0
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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Swaroop Kodur· Indian Express
7.0
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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BH Harsh· Cinema Express
7.0
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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Janani K.· India Today
6.0
...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.
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Release Date
19 June 2025
Runtime
3h 5m
Language
Telugu

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