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Kuberaa 2025 The Ultimate Box Office Journey of Dhanush and Sekhar Kammula
Kuberaa (2025), directed by Sekhar Kammula, is a crime drama exploring ambition, morality, and the pursuit of power. The film stars Dhanush in a dual role, portraying both a beggar and a billionaire, alongside Nagarjuna Akkineni, Rashmika Mandanna, and Jim Sarbh in pivotal roles. Music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with production handled by Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos Creations. Released on June 20, 2025, in Telugu and Tamil, the film runs over three hours and had generated significant pre-release buzz for its storyline and star cast. Pinkvilla learned that the film Kuberaa was produced on a lavish budget of ₹120 crore. Dhanush reportedly earned 36% of the budget, making him the highest-paid actor in the film, while Nagarjuna Akkineni received ₹14 crore for his role. Advance bookings were strong, with the USA premiere generating $210,000 (~₹1.8 crore), highlighting strong interest among overseas audiences Opening Weekend & Opening Week Collections(India Gross) .Opening Day (June 20, 2025):₹ 17.35 Cr .Day 2: ₹ 19.35 Cr .Day 3: ₹ 20.3 Cr .Opening Weekend Total: ₹ 80.00 Cr worldwide .Day 4: ₹8 crore .Day 5: ₹6.9 crore .Day 6: ₹5.15 crore .Day 7: ₹3.95 crore .Opening Week Total: ₹ 107.50 Cr worldwide Box Office Breakdown: India and Worldwide Collections .India Net Collection ₹ 90.9 Cr .Total India Gross: ₹ 106.5 Cr .Overseas Collection:₹ 31.6 Cr .WorldWide Collection:₹ 138.1 Cr With a production budget of ₹120 crore and a worldwide gross of ₹138.1 crore, Kuberaa earned a modest net profit of ₹18.1 crore. Strong regional collections in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana and overseas interest helped the film achieve commercial success. Despite mixed critical reviews, Kuberaa performed well, particularly in Telugu-speaking regions. Its unique storyline, performances, and technical finesse contributed to its success. While it didn't achieve blockbuster status, it was a profitable venture for the producers.