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New Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Dhanush-Aanand L Rai's Tere Ishk Mein wraps filming
Tere Ishk Mein, as per the makers, is set in the world of Raanjhanaa. AR Rahman, who also worked on Raanjhanaa, is composing the music for Tere Ishk Mein. Meanwhile, Dhanush was last seen in Sekhar Kammula's Kuberaa, along with Nagarjuna and Rashmika Mandanna. His fourth directorial, Idly Kadai, which he has also acted in and produced, will release later this year. The actor recently announced that he will headline the biopic of scientist and former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam's biopic directed by Om Raut. He also has an untitled film with his Karnan collaborator Mari Selvaraj, in addition to his long-awaited sequel to Vetrimaaran's Vada Chennai.
Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Kuberaa Box Office Collection Day 12: Dhanush, Rashmika & Nagarjuna's movie sees significant fall in earnings, mints...
Kuberaa Box Office Collection Day 12: After a successful weekend, Kuberaa, starring Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nagarjuna Akkineni, saw a significant dip of 73.68% in its earnings on Monday, June 30. A similar downward trend was observed for Tuesday, July 1. Kuberaa hit the big screens on Friday, June 20, in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil. In the Hindi-speaking belt, the movie faces key competition from Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par, which was also released on the same day and has earned ₹ 128.63 crore in 12 days. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Kuberaa earned ₹ 53,00,000 on Tuesday, Day 12. The movie's earnings dipped significantly since its first Monday; however, the numbers have tumbled further this week. There is a 444% difference in what Kuberaa earned on its first Monday ( ₹ 6.8 crore), June 23, compared to its second Monday, June 30 ( ₹ 1.25 crore). Despite an outstanding opening weekend of ₹ 48.6 crore, the movie has only earned ₹ 82.23 crore in 12 days. However, these are just early estimates from Kuberaa's Monday earnings. The numbers will be revised later to include evening and night show collections. Kuberaa saw an overall 13.51% occupancy on July 1. For the Tamil version, the occupancy was as follows: The numbers for the evening and night show are yet to be released. Kakinada, Mahbubnagar, Warangal, and Vizag recorded the highest footfall for the day. In Tamil, the movie witnessed an overall occupancy of 12.42%. According to Sacnilk, Kuberaa collected ₹ 125.5 crore worldwide until Monday, including ₹ 95.85 crore (India gross) and ₹ 29.65 crore from overseas. Kuberaa follows the story of a beggar who undergoes a dramatic transformation. The film touches upon themes of greed, ambition, moral conflicts, and more faced by the cast, ultimately leading to redemption. The screenplay of the film is co-written by Chaithanya Pingali.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kuberaa director on why Dhanush's film is failing in Tamil: Thought it would catch on
Director Sekhar Kammula's crime drama 'Kuberaa', starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna Akkineni, has had a decent run at the box office. While the film has been performing well in the Telugu-speaking states and overseas, its reception in the Tamil Nadu market has fallen short of expectations. During a recent interview, director Sekhar Kammula opened up about the box office performance of the film and his surprise at 'Kuberaa' not working in a conversation with OTTPlay, director Sekhar Kammula said, 'In Telugu, it has been exceptional. Even the overseas Tamil circuit is going well. But the domestic Tamil market, I was expecting a lot more, and I hope it will catch up, because the word of mouth is strong, but it is not converting into box office.'Despite the lukewarm reception in Tamil Nadu, Kammula had full of praise for his lead star, Dhanush. 'I was in awe of him and thought it was a moment of pride. So, I thought it would catch on in Tamil and really hope that it happens,' the director added, commenting on Dhanush's performance and commitment to the role. In 'Kuberaa', Dhanush plays Deva, a beggar who is drawn into a high-stakes world of financial crime by former CBI officer Deepak, portrayed by Nagarjuna. The ensemble cast also includes Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh, and Dilip Tahil in pivotal According to tracking platform Sacnilk, the film has earned Rs 81 crore nett in India in eleven days. The makers also claimed that 'Kuberaa' crossed the Rs 100 crore-mark at the worldwide box office within its first week. However, in Tamil Nadu - despite Dhanush's strong fan base - the response has not matched the work front, Dhanush will next be seen in 'Idly Kadai', a drama film he has directed himself. Scheduled for release on October 1, 2025, the film also stars Arun Vijay and Nithya Menen. Nagarjuna, meanwhile, will be seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj's upcoming film 'Coolie', headlined by Rajinikanth. - Ends
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vidaamuyarchi To Kuberaa, How Tamil Cinema Fared In Early 2025
In the first half of 2025, several much-awaited Tamil films left some fans feeling let down and others thoroughly entertained. Tamil cinema kicked off 2025 with a bang, boasting a star-studded lineup that promised a blockbuster year. While a few films lived up to the hype, others missed the mark, leaving fans divided and critics unimpressed. From Kamal Haasan 's Thug Life to Dhanush's Kuberaa, some of the most anticipated titles of the first half of 2025 didn't quite meet expectations. Let's take a closer look at how the industry has fared so far. Tamil Cinema in the First Half of 2025 The year began with the release of Vidaamuyarchi, starring Ajith Kumar and directed by Magizh Thirumeni. This action thriller follows a troubled couple, played by Ajith and Trisha Krishnan, whose road trip takes a terrifying turn when the wife is kidnapped by a gang. Though the premise, loosely inspired by the Hollywood film Breakdown, had promise, the film underperformed at the box office and failed to impress critics. Ajith, however, bounced back strongly with Good Bad Ugly, a high-energy action comedy helmed by Adhik Ravichandran. Released in April, the film became a surprise hit and reaffirmed his box office pull. Other major releases included Veera Dheera Sooran – Part 2, the sequel to Vikram's 2023 film. Focused on a man protecting his family at all costs, the film showcased Chiyaan Vikram in an emotionally charged role. Meanwhile, Suriya's Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj and co-starring Pooja Hegde, generated buzz ahead of the release but ended up receiving mixed reactions. Two of the most anticipated titles of the year—Kamal Haasan's Thug Life and Dhanush's Kuberaa—also received a lukewarm response. While Thug Life attempted to explore dark, layered themes through Kamal's complex character, and Kuberaa delivered a gritty, intense Dhanush performance, both films fell short of audience expectations, with critics calling them ambitious but inconsistent. As we head into the second half of 2025, all eyes are now on Rajinikanth's Coolie and Sivakarthikeyan's Madharasi. Will these upcoming releases strike the right chord and bring the box office magic that Tamil cinema is known for? The next few months will reveal all. First Published:
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kuberaa' box office collection day 11: Dhanush, Nagarjuna starrer collects Rs 1.25 crore on its second Monday; mints over Rs. 80 crore in domestic market
Picture Credit: X 'Kuberaa', starring Dhanush , Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna, has enjoyed a successful stint at the box office. The film, directed by Sekhar Kammula , continues to collect good numbers in its second week of release. On Day 11, which marked the film's second Monday, 'Kuberaa' collected Rs 1.25 crore as per early estimates from trade analyst Sacnilk, pushing its total domestic box office collection to Rs 81.70 crore. The crime drama had a strong first week with a collection of Rs 69 crore, led largely by Telugu and Tamil audiences. The film earned Rs 2.5 crore on its second Friday, followed by a strong Rs 4.2 crore on Saturday and further picked up on Sunday with Rs 4.75 crore. 'Kuberaa' Day 11 Occupancy The Telugu version of Kuberaa registered an overall occupancy of 16.08% on Monday. The morning shows saw a turnout of 11.62%, which gradually increased to 16.57% in the afternoon, peaked at 19.56% in the evening, and maintained 16.57% during the night shows. Meanwhile, the Tamil version saw an overall occupancy of 12.68%. The audience turnout began at 12.05% in the morning, rose slightly to 14.40% in the afternoon, dropped to 10.60% in the evening, and climbed again to 13.68% during the night shows. About Kuberaa It stars Dhanush as Deva Kallam, Nagarjuna as Deepak Tej, and Rashmika Mandanna as Sameera, supported by Jim Sarbh, Dalip Tahil, and others. The film tells a story about a powerful businessman, Neeraj Mitra, who tries to exploit a rare oil reserve with political backing. He enlists Deepak, a principled but imprisoned CBI officer, to orchestrate a covert operation using a group of beggars as fronts. When Deva learns of a plot to eliminate him and his fellow beggars, he escapes, which leads to a tense manhunt. The film was released in multiple languages on June 20.
