Sekhar Kammula on Dhanush’s Kuberaa success in Telugu but struggle in Tamil: ‘The word of mouth is strong but…’

As a devoted follower of cinema, I’m excitedly sharing that the much-anticipated film “Kuberaa,” featuring the talented actors Dhanush and Nagarjuna Akkineni in the lead roles, finally graced the big screens on June 20, 2025. The movie has been receiving a warm welcome in Telugu-speaking regions, but unfortunately, it hasn’t managed to capture the same success in Tamil yet.

Sekhar Kammula on Kuberaa struggling in Tamil

Speaking with OTTPlay, director Sekhar Kammula expressed his thoughts about the movie’s performance. He noted that it has been incredibly successful in Telugu and is also doing well among overseas Tamil audiences. However, he admitted that the domestic Tamil market didn’t meet his expectations and he hopes it will pick up soon, as the word of mouth is strong but not translating into box office success yet.

Discussing the film’s challenges at the Tamil box office, the director heaped praises on Dhanush, emphasizing that there was no other actor who could pull off the same role as effectively.

Kammula expressed, “I found him incredibly impressive, feeling a sense of pride. Therefore, I believe this idea might resonate in Tamil and sincerely hope it becomes popular.

About Kuberaa

In simpler terms, “Kuberaa” is a crime-focused movie created and led by Sekhar Kammula, starring Dhanush in the role of a beggar named Deva. The plot revolves around a wealthy business magnate discovering an oil deposit at the Bay of Bengal, who then aims to secure sole control over it.

To obtain it, the man decides to enlist a retired CBI officer named Deepak. Together, they devise a scheme involving bribing influential businesspeople and moving a substantial amount of cash. They also bring in four beggars, one of whom is named Deva, from various parts of the country for some reason.

Yet, Deva realizes he’ll vanish if their scheme comes to fruition, so he flees with the cash. This action sets off a series of events leading him to encounter Sameera, and the ensuing film portrays a game of hide-and-seek.

In the movie, Nagarjuna Akkineni shares the leading role with other notable stars such as Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh, Dilip Tahil, among others, who all play significant parts.

Moving onto Dhanush’s professional endeavors, the actor will soon take center stage in a movie titled “Idly Kadai,” which he also directs. This dramatic film is scheduled for release on October 1, 2025, and boasts talented actors such as Arun Vijay, Nithya Menen, among others, in significant roles.

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2025-06-29 20:09