Starring: Dhanush, Nagarjuna, RashmikaMandanna, Jimsarbh
Director:SekharKammula
Writers: Sekarkammula, pingali chaithanya
Producers: suniel Narang, puskur Ram mohanRao
Music Director: DeviSriPrasad
Cinematographer: niketh Bommireddy
Editor: Karthick Srinivas
Release date: june20, 2025
Movie Running time: 3 hrs 2 Min
Rating:3.0/5
Kubera Movie Review and AnalysisPlot Summary:
Neeraj Mitra (Jim Sarbh), the CEO of Global Enterprises, aims to become the world’s richest man by leveraging Operation Sagar. He strikes a deal worth ₹1 lakh crore with politician Siddhappa, who demands ₹50,000 crore in black money and ₹50,000 crore in white money. To execute this, Neeraj enlists the help of Deepak, a former CBI officer imprisoned for corruption, securing his release on the condition that Deepak works for him. Deepak agrees to assist with the illicit plan.To transfer the ₹50,000 crore in black money, Deepak and Neeraj devise a scheme involving four beggars. They create fake companies in the beggars’ names, open bank accounts, and plan to funnel the black money through these accounts. After the transaction, Neeraj intends to eliminate the beggars to cover their tracks. However, one beggar, Deva, escapes, prompting Neeraj and his gang to hunt him down. The story unfolds with questions: Will Neeraj’s gang find Deva? Does Deepak help Deva in any way? How does Sameera (Rashmika Mandanna) enter Deva’s life? Does Neeraj achieve his goal? This forms the crux of the remaining narrative.
Analysis:
The movie opens with the poignant lines from the song Anaganaga Oka Katha: “A story that has been unfolding for ages, an unchanging tale… Is there wealth among the rich untainted by the blood of the poor?” These lines encapsulate the essence of Kubera, a film that beautifully portrays the conflict between the greed of the wealthy and the hunger of the poor. Directed by Sekhar Kammula, the movie skillfully depicts the lives of the rich, the poor, and the middle class. The screenplay, crafted by Sekhar Kammula and Chaitanya Pingali, is engaging. A notable scene in the second half between Nagarjuna and Rashmika Mandanna is thought-provoking. The film adeptly addresses issues like the begging system, benami (proxy) transactions, and black money trafficking.The first half concludes with Neeraj’s gang selecting beggars, using their identities for illicit activities, and Deva’s escape. The second half continues with the gang’s pursuit of Deva. Upon learning that ₹10,000 crore is linked to his name, Deva resolves to use the money to help others like him, leading to an emotional climax. The second half features four to five emotionally charged scenes, particularly Deva’s interactions with Khushi and Deepak, which are moving and tear-jerking. While some scenes feel slightly far-fetched (e.g., “We both don’t have a mother”), the climax is satisfying, and the title Kubera is well-justified.
Kubera movie Cast and Crew Performances:
Dhanush as Deva: Dhanush delivers a stellar performance as the beggar Deva, breathing life into the character. His acting is of National Award caliber, with scenes like begging for food, calling Rashmika “Madam” or “Akka” (sister), and helping children despite his own hunger being deeply moving. The scene where Deva, starving and with food in front of him, jumps into water to escape Neeraj’s gang is profoundly emotional. Dhanush’s performance in the chase sequences and emotional scenes in the second half is exceptional, staying true to Deva’s character without relying on his star image or heroism.
Nagarjuna as Deepak Teja: Nagarjuna shines as Deepak, a conflicted former CBI officer who, despite knowing his actions are wrong, works for Neeraj to support his family. His portrayal, blending subtle negative shades with emotional family scenes, showcases his acting prowess.
Jim Sarbh as Neeraj Mitra: Jim Sarbh performs well as the greedy Neeraj, though his screen time is limited in the first half. His character gains more prominence in the second half.
Rashmika Mandanna as Sameera: Rashmika delivers a solid performance as Sameera, a woman dealing with a love breakup. Her track with Dhanush feels slightly stretched but is decent overall.Supporting Cast: Shiyaji Shinde appears in a brief but pivotal role as a police officer. Sunayana, as Deepak’s wife Shilpa, and other actors like Harish, Dalip Tahil, Priyansh, and Ravi Sharma perform adequately within their roles’ scope.
Technical Aspects:
The production values by Suniel Narang and Ram Mohan are impressive. Devi Sri Prasad’s music is a major strength, with songs like Na Koduka, Anaganaga Oka Katha, and Naadi Naadi (Neeraj’s version) standing out in the first half. The background score in the second half, especially in Poyi Ra Poyi Ra Mava and different versions of Naadi Naadi, enhances the visuals. The cinematography is top-notch, though editing could have been sharper.
Final Verdict: Kubera is a compelling tale of Beggar vs. Billionaire, effectively highlighting societal divides and delivering impactful performances, particularly from Dhanush and Nagarjuna. The emotional depth, strong music, and engaging screenplay make it a must-watch.
