Nagarjuna Akkineni on ‘Kuberaa’: Overwhelmed by the response

Superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni, who has featured in the Sekhar Kammula directorial Kuberaa, said the good response for the film is an indicator of the team’s relentless hard work. Starring Nagarjuna, Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, and Jim Sarbh among others, Kuberaa released on June 20, 2025.

Nagarjuna, who portrays Deepak—a man caught in a web of powerplay and moral conflict, spoke about the praise he has received for the movie. “I’m overwhelmed with the love coming my way for Kuberaa. Deepak will remain one of my most special characters.

“Looking at the audiences’ love, the reviews, and the box office response, I am just so touched. I’ve been fortunate to work across Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films and to get this love today, even after four decades of my career, is truly humbling. I’m proud of what team Kuberaa pulled off, and I am thankful to the entire cast and crew,” the actor said in a statement.

The movie, produced by Sree Venkateswara LLP and Amigo Creations, has earned ₹13 crore at the box office on the opening day, according to the portal Sacnilk.com. The Telugu version had an occupancy of 57.36 per cent on Day 1.

The Hindu review of the film said, “The film begins by acknowledging its writer-director’s 25-year career, and the title card — Sekhar Kammula’s Kuberaa —says it all. Kuberaa is driven by its director and his ambitious tale that does not pander to the starry aura of Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Rashmika Mandanna.

“Sekhar makes them play characters — men and women inhabiting a complex world driven by money, power and greed. The narrative is not perfect. Yet, it is a brave one in the realm of mainstream Telugu cinema, giving viewers plenty to chew on.”

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After Kuberaa, Nagarjuna will be seen in Coolie, headlined by Rajinikanth. The Lokesh Kanagaraj film is gearing up for a grand release on August 14, 2025.