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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kuberaa' Box Office Collection Day 8: Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna's crime drama crosses Rs 70 crore mark
Picture Credit: Facebook Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna's 'Kuberaa' kept a steady run at the box office as it entered its second week. After an impressive debut weekend collection, the film maintained a firm footing all through its first week. Now, despite a slight dip in weekday footfalls, the film managed to add to it overall collections, pushing its numbers past the Rs 70 crore mark. According to early estimates shared by trade analyst Sacnilk, 'Kuberaa' earned Rs 2.5 crore on its second Friday (Day 8), taking its total collection to an estimated Rs 71.5 crore. The Telugu version led the earnings with Rs 2.1 crore, with an additional Rs 37 lakh coming in from the Tamil release and Rs 3 lakh earned from the Hindi version. The numbers suggest that while the film's momentum has slowed slightly, its appeal among Telugu audiences remains solid. Robust performance in Telugu states The film ended its first week with an impressive Rs 69 crore total with Rs 48.7 crore from Telugu markets, Rs 18.38 crore from Tamil, Rs 1.72 crore from Hindi, and Rs 20 lakh from Kannada, while the Malayalam version saw no contribution. The strong regional performance has been crucial in pushing 'Kuberaa' towards the Rs 75 crore milestone. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Gorgeous Women, Ranked BigGlobalTravel Undo While the occupancy report for Day 8 is still awaited, early trends suggest the film is continuing to perform particularly well in Telugu-speaking states. About the film Directed by Sekhar Kammula , 'Kuberaa' is a crime drama that follows the journey of Deva, played by Dhanush. He is a beggar with a mysterious past. Nagarjuna portrays Deepak, a former CBI officer who becomes involved in the story. Rashmika Mandanna's Sameera also adds a key role to the narrative. Jim Sarbh plays Neeraj, a clever and ambitious businessman. Veteran actor Dalip Tahil also has an important role. The film has music composed by Devi Sri Prasad.


Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kuberaa Worldwide Week One Box Office: Dhanush and Nagarjuna starrer clocks Rs 101 crore globally, aims at good second weekend
Kuberaa, starring Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, and Jim Sarbh, has wrapped its opening week on an impressive note. Directed by Sekhar Kammula, the movie stormed past the Rs 100 crore mark in its first week; however, it had scope to do much better. Kuberaa performs best on weekends, needs to show a good jump on the 2nd weekend Bankrolled by Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP, the crime drama collected Rs 75.50 crore gross in India while it raked in over USD 3 million from overseas (Rs 26 crore), taking the total cume to Rs 101 crore gross globally by the end of its first week. It started off on a solid note but slipped on the weekdays. The Sekhar Kammula directorial needs to show better trends in the second weekend and then on the weekdays in order to register a banger theatrical run at the box office. The day-wise box office collections of Kuberaa in India are as follows: Day Gross Friday Rs. 17.00 cr. Saturday Rs. 17.75 cr. Sunday Rs. 18.50 cr. Monday Rs. 7.50 cr. Tuesday Rs. 6.00 cr. Wednesday Rs. 4.75 cr. Thursday Rs. 3.75 cr. Total Rs. 75.50 cr. Day Gross Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Total Kuberaa fares better in Telugu than the Tamil version The first week figure could've been much higher, if it had performed well in the Tamil version as the movie has a Tamil star as the main lead. In fact, Kuberaa turned out to be one of the worst performing movies of Dhanush in its home turf. The crime drama performed far better in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. While the movie grossed Rs 21.75 crore in Nizam, Rs 5.75 crore in Ceded and Rs 21 crore in Andhra Pradesh, it could only gross Rs 17 crore in Tamil Nadu. All eyes are now on its box office trends in the second weekend. If the movie manages to see significant jumps, it shall hit a healthy final number. The territorial breakdown for Kuberaa is as follows: Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.


Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Theatre ceiling collapses on audience during screening of Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna's Kuberaa
Jun 27, 2025 04:37 PM IST The ceiling of the Asian Mukunda theatre in Mahabubabad, Telangana, collapsed on the audience on Wednesday. The incident took place during the screening of Sekhar Kammula's Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, Nagarjuna and Jim Sarbh-starrer Kuberaa. Videos of the same were shared online on Thursday. The ceiling in a single screen theatre in Telangana broke and fell on the audience during the screening of Dhanush's Kuberaa. According to a report by Siasat, the ceiling collapsed on the audience at around 11:30 PM on Wednesday at Asian Mukunda. The audience ran out in panic. Two people suffered minor injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital. No major casualties have been reported. The Mahabubabad police told the publication that no case has been registered as the affected people came to a compromise with the theatre management. M9 News reported that the audience got into a scuffle with the theatre management for their negligence. The incident, said those re-sharing the video on social media, throws light on the plight of single-screen theatres in the Telugu states. One person wrote on X (formerly Twitter), 'Guntur naaz complex lo kuda yepppuokasari ilane padipotudni. (Someday the ceiling in Naaz theatre in Guntur will also fall like this)' Another wrote, 'Producers have been saying in multiple interviews that they have to take care of single its just not theatres ..it's audience who has take care of themselves as well.' About Kuberaa Kuberaa is a crime drama written and directed by Sekhar and co-written by Chaithanya Pingali. The film that was simultaneously shot in Telugu and Tamil was produced by Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos Creations. Devi Sri Prasad composed the film's music. In the film, Dhanush plays a beggar called Deva while Nagarjuna plays a former CBI officer called Deepak. Rashmika plays Sameera, and Jim plays a greedy businessman called Neeraj. Kuberaa marks Dhanush's debut in Telugu. As per Sacnilk, Kuberaa collected ₹ 67 crore net in India and ₹ 81 crore worldwide in a week.
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First Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
VELS Film International unveils its lineup video – A powerful slate of the upcoming Tamil cinema
According to the video, the leading cast across these films includes acclaimed actors such as Dhanush, Ravi Mohan, Nayanthara, and Vishnu Vishal read more The VELS Film International production studio has unveiled its ambitious slate of diverse films, which are slated for release between 2025 and 2027. Through an Instagram post, VELS shared a video that offers a glimpse into the studio's upcoming titles–spanning commercial blockbusters, socially rooted dramas, and highconcept genre films–further solidifying its position as a powerhouse in Indian cinema. The slate features collaborations with some of the most accomplished and promising filmmakers in Indian cinema, including Sundar C, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Vetri Maaran, Mari Selvaraj, Prem Kumar, Jude Anthany Joseph, Arunraja Kamaraja, Vignesh Raja, Chella Ayyavu, and Ganesh K. Babu. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD It also marks the directorial debut of YouTuber VJ Sidhu, backed by VELS' commitment to fostering new directorial talent, as per the press note shared by the production studio. According to the video, the leading cast across these films includes acclaimed actors such as Dhanush, Ravi Mohan, Nayanthara, and Vishnu Vishal, bringing together a powerful blend of performance-driven storytelling and wide audience appeal. While sharing the video on Instagram, the Tamil cinema production house wrote, '10 Visionaries. 10 Movies.1 Studio. @VelsFilmIntl proudly unveils its 10-film mega slate with visionary storytellers in Indian Cinema. Here's the league that's all set to define the next chapter of Tamil cinema. Additionally, VELS is in discussions with several emerging directors and actors to collaborate on a new wave of exciting films, many of which will mark the directorial debuts of fresh creative voices. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD After the announcement of the 10 movie slate, Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, Chairman of VELS Film International, said, 'This lineup represents our next chapter–bigger, bolder, and focused on delivering impactful storytelling. We are proud to partner with the best creative minds and bring cinema that will resonate with audiences across platforms and languages,' as quoted in a press note. With added inputs from agencies


Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kuberra' Box Office Collection Day 7: Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna starrer inches towards Rs 70 crore in first week
Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and 's drama thriller 'Kuberaa' continues its steady run at the box office. Despite a small dip in collections during the weekdays, the film has successfully crossed the Rs 70 crore mark in its first week, as per early estimates. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to data by trade analyst Sacnilk, 'Kuberaa' minted Rs 3.35 crore on its seventh day, Thursday, contributing to a solid overall first-week total of Rs 69 crore. The breakdown of the week shows a robust opening weekend followed by a gradual fall, typical of many big releases. Day-wise performance On day 1, Friday, it collected Rs 14.75 crore, day 2 was up by 11.86% seeing a business of Rs 16.5 crore, and on day 3, it collected Rs 17.35 crore. On weekdays, the numbers dropped to Rs 6.8 crore on Monday, Rs 5.85 crore on Tuesday, and Rs 4.4 crore on Wednesday. While the weekend contributed to nearly half of the week's earnings, the film is managing to hold on decently, especially in the Telugu market. Theatre occupancy On Thursday, Kuberaa recorded an overall Telugu occupancy of 18.40%, with audience numbers gradually increasing through the day. Morning shows stood at 12.62%, while the night shows peaked at 22.47%. The Tamil version saw a steady turnout, with an overall occupancy averaging 12%. Morning shows recorded 12.35%, afternoon 13.03%, evening 11.79%, and night shows closed at 12.81%. The Hindi version, while contributing a smaller share, showed decent traction towards the evening, with an overall occupancy of 7.80%. Morning shows were at 3.31%, afternoon 7.58%, evening 7.05%, and night shows rose to 13.27%. Directed by in 'Kuberaa', Dhanush and Nagarjuna share screen space for the first time. The female lead, Rashmika Mandanna, also plays a key role. The performance of the leads has been highly appreciated among fans. On the other hand, the movie collected Rs 100 crore in 6 days globally.