Kuberaa

Kuberaa is a decent movie overall. If I had to put it simply in one line, that's it. The performances are top notch, but the characters aren't very strong. Cinematography, storytelling, visuals and all technical stuff is really good, but the story gets boring. It's more than 3 hours long and starts feeling draggy. There's no real excitement in the movie, it just goes smoothly without any scene that stands out. Instead of love, the movie talks more about humanity - shows one side of the story from a beggar's perspective with a human touch. One good thing is Dhanush's acting, he was excellent and even without heroism or mass elements, his character felt real. Rashmika's role felt wasted. Overall it's a normal watch with some disappointment.

Could have easily cut down the total run time to 150mins, felt like I was in for a long chase right from the moment Deva escaped from the baddies. And to top that some of those chase sequences felt repetitive and tired. But Dhanush did a fine job in portraying the role of a beggar, he literally got himself immersed in the character and made us feel like we were watching the life of a real beggar. Rest of the characters too did a great job in their roles. And coming to the score, at times it was good especially the one for Neeraj(played by Jim Sarbh). Overall a decent film with some shortcomings.

"Kuberaa" (2025) emerges as a significant showcase for Dhanush, who delivers a truly stunning, arguably career-best performance. His transformation and embodiment of the character are captivating throughout. However, despite this central strength, the film is hampered by its excessive length and a rushed climax that ultimately undercuts its impact.

Dhanush is the undeniable highlight of the film. His portrayal of a complex character is nuanced, raw, and deeply compelling, demonstrating his exceptional range and commitment. He elevates every scene he's in, making it a performance worthy of major accolades.

The film, directed by Sekhar Kammula, attempts a multi-layered narrative delving into financial crimes and societal power structures. The initial premise is good, offering an intriguing setup that promises depth and engagement. The supporting cast, including Nagarjuna and Rashmika Mandanna, also deliver strong performances, adding to the film's overall quality.

However, "Kuberaa" struggles with its pacing, particularly in the middle sections. The narrative feels protracted, and there are moments where the film becomes tiring, losing the viewer's consistent engagement. This extended runtime dilutes the impact of the unfolding events. Furthermore, the climax, despite the preceding build-up, feels rushed and doesn't land with the emotional punch or narrative satisfaction it should have, leaving a sense of unfulfilled potential.

While "Kuberaa" is a good film with a compelling core and a standout performance from Dhanush, its length and a weak, hurried ending prevent it from reaching the heights it otherwise could have achieved.

The film feels fresh and good overall, but it still carries some cliché baggage-especially when it comes to the villains. The hero's character, though, is rare and really interesting. The first half is very good and the second half graph goes down.

It's a long ride-some scenes are fantastic, some drag like a Monday morning, and the rest are just... there. Dialogues feel pretty generic, nothing that sticks.

Dhanush absolutely nails it-can't imagine anyone else in that role. Nagarjuna looks cool and plays a refreshing part; he does a decent job.

It could've been even better if they had swapped Rashmika with Sunaina, she brought real talent to a tiny role, while Rashmika had a better role but didn't quite bring it to life.

Music fits well, cinematography looks great, and the production design is top-class-very natural and detailed. Direction is good too. Shekhar Kammula experiments a bit but still sticks to his usual flavor.

It's a good film-not a must-watch classic, but definitely not a flop either. Had the potential to be great, but missed the mark by a bit. Whether to catch it in theatres, wait for OTT, or skip it-totally your call.

I had no expectations for Kuberaa because I didn't like Sekhar Kammula's recent movies-the last one I liked was 'Life Is Beautiful' back in 2012.

But to my surprise, I enjoyed Kuberaa. I decided to like the film in the first 30 minutes itseld because it wastes no time and dives straight into the movie's plot and establishes the equation between the antagonist and the two protagonists very clearly.

The first half is really good, with no big issues. The second half is also good because more of the story is revealed here, but it's a bit less interesting since it moves slower, has some clichés before the end, and the ending is just average.

Dhanush is great as usual-no one else could play his character. Nagarjuna is good, but he could be better; I'm not sure if it's his acting or the way his character was written, but something felt off, especially in the second half. Still, I'm glad he's doing roles that fit his age. Jim Sarbh is very good in his part. Rashmika is good too, and you can see she tried hard, especially in the real dumpyard scenes. DSP's music is okay.

Overall, Kuberaa could have been better but I was satisfied and happy that Sekhar Kammula is still in the race and he is not dated yet. Especially I liked how he shot realistic backstories of Deva and Dipya - this added some originality and authenticity to the charecters and the movie.