Kuberaa (or Kubera) is a pan-Indian action-crime film, which is a masterpiece of blending ambition, lies, and a grey area. Under the direction of the renowned filmmaker Sekhar Kammula (Fidaa), this bilingual-Telugu-Tamil movie uses Dhanush as a deceitful beggar, Nagarjuna Akkineni as an outsmart chartered accountant, Rashmika Mandanna in a key role, and Jim Sarbh as a villain, moulding the intensity. Sonically haunted by Devi Sri Prasad, aesthetically venerable by the hands of Niketh Bommi and technologically astute by Thota Tharani, Kuberaa investigates the corruptive nature of wealth in a 3-hour-1-minute time frame (U/A certified). It was released in theatres on June 20, 2025, and was theatrically received much to the delight of the audiences, earlier than its highly anticipated Kubera OTT release.
Kubera OTT Release Date and Platform
A strong theatrical performance brought the hype about the Kuberaa OTT release to a peak. Prime Video won a huge deal in the digital rights, and Kubera OTT became a reality. Kuberaa was released on July 18, 2025, only 28 days after the theatres, in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.
Kubera Main Cast and Crew Table
| Role/Position | Name | Notable Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Sekhar Kammula | Masterful storytelling; co-writer with Chaithanya Pingali |
| Lead Actor (Beggar/Deva) | Dhanush | Career-best performance; beggar outsmarts elite |
| Lead Actor (Accountant) | Nagarjuna Akkineni | Unique, intense role as wealth manipulator |
| Female Lead | Rashmika Mandanna | Twists in corporate conspiracy |
| Key Supporting | Jim Sarbh | Antagonist in power games |
| Music Director | Devi Sri Prasad (DSP) | Haunting score elevating tension |
| Cinematographer | Niketh Bommi | Gripping visuals of the urban underbelly |
| Production Designer | Thota Tharani | Lavish sets from slums to skyscrapers |
| Producers | Suniel Narang, Puskur Ram Mohan Rao | Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP, Amigos Creations |
| Editor | Karthika Srinivas | Handles 181-min runtime |
Kuberaa Plot Summary
Kuberaa unfolds in a world where black money reigns. Nagarjuna’s elite accountant devises a ploy using beggars as pawns to siphon unaccounted riches from tycoons, routing funds via fake identities. Enter Dhanush’s beggar—far from helpless, he turns tables, entangled in a CBI officer’s web and corporate intrigue. Rashmika’s character navigates survival amid power plays. The “Trance of Kuberaa” teaser hinted at Dhanush’s rags-to-riches arc colliding with Nagarjuna’s world. Themes of morality, identity, and greed drive this intense narrative, praised for its tight screenplay despite a bloated runtime and rushed climax.
Budget, Box Office, and Verdict
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Budget | ₹120 crore |
| Worldwide Gross | ₹115-132 crore |
| Telugu Share | Profitable (break-even success) |
| Tamil Version | Underperformed |
| Verdict | Semi-Hit (Telugu success; overall average) |
| IMDb Rating | 6.4/10 |
| Audience Reception | Mixed-positive; Dhanush steals the show |
Critical and Fan Reception
Reddit praised the Tollywood thread but criticized the climax. Good reviews on Rotten Tomatoes were assured. The Telugu audience proclaimed it a blockbuster film worth watching; the Tamil audience desired to see better editing. On the whole, Kuberaa’s IMDb 6.4 is a sign of good entertainment, where the highs of directorship in this movie are far more impressive than the small blemishes.
Behind-the-Scenes Insights
Simultaneously shot in Telugu/Tamil, Kuberaa has a Haier presentation and Aditya music audio. Directors Suniel Narang/Sonali Narang shot large in a push on a multi-language basis. Hype was created by Sehakar VJ and costumes by Poorvaa Jain, as well as publicity by Kabilan. After the release, Kuberaa OTT scanned and spiked theaters as theaters closed.
Concisely, Kubera OTT is a cerebral thriller that can appeal to the viewers of RRR-style pan-India epics. Kuberaa solidifies Dhanush-Nagarjuna chemistry, whether it is a hit or a flop (semi-hit). Watch on Prime Video now- Stream on the weekend- Watch your marathons.
