Kuberaa First Review: Dhanush Delivers a Powerful Performance — Is a Blockbuster in the Making?

Kuberaa First Review: Dhanush Delivers Raw and Intense Performance in Sekhar Kammula's Action Drama

Dhanush, often celebrated for his versatility and intense screen presence, is back in the spotlight with his much-anticipated film Kuberaa. The action-drama, directed by Sekhar Kammula, is gearing up for its grand theatrical release on June 20, 2025, and is being released simultaneously in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.

A Powerful Collaboration and Gritty Narrative

Kuberaa marks Dhanush’s 51st film as a lead actor, and it brings together a stellar ensemble cast including Nagarjuna Akkineni, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh, Dalip Tahil, and Sayaji Shinde. The film is touted to be a gritty socio-political thriller, exploring themes like black money, deceit, and the hunger for power. With strong visuals, a compelling narrative, and intense performances, the trailer and songs have already generated major buzz online.

Kuberaa First Review: A Blockbuster in the Making?

The first reaction to the film has surfaced on social media. A tweet by user @mynameisraahul, who claims to have attended a special screening, reads:

"Got the wonderful opportunity of watching @sekharkamulla sir's #Kuberaa. Right from the performance to the screenplay, everything was so powerful, raw, and intense. Another blockbuster loading for D brother @dhanushkraja. King @iamnagarjuna sir @iamrashmika @jimsarbh — what a phenomenal performance, waiting for it to hit theatres for everyone to witness it!"

Got the wonderful opportunity of watching @sekharkamulla sir’s #Kuberaa

Right from the performance to the screen play everything was so powerful, raw and intense. Another Blockbuster loading for D brother @dhanushkraja 🔥

King @iamnagarjuna sir @iamrashmika @jimsarbh What a… pic.twitter.com/QnRyNCe8xQ — raahul (@mynameisraahul) May 27, 2025

This early review has already gone viral on Twitter (X), with fans celebrating the collaboration between Dhanush and Nagarjuna for the first time on screen.

Director's Vision: The Spirit Behind Kuberaa

In a recent statement, director Sekhar Kammula reflected on the soul of the film, saying:

“There’s a voice within that whispers—even if you’re alone and powerless, you must stand against the whole world. That’s the spirit of Kuberaa.”

This quote gives a glimpse into the emotional and philosophical undertones of what could be one of the year’s most hard-hitting dramas.