Fans had been waiting with bated breath to get an extended look at the Dhanush and Nagarjuna-starrer Kuberaa, and their wish was finally granted as the makers unveiled the film’s trailer during a pre-release event held in Hyderabad. The event also featured ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli as the chief guest. The trailer offers a gripping glimpse into a world driven by a war for oil, where greed, money, power, and ethics collide and dictate the terms.
Dhanush plays a beggar who can’t comprehend the value of crores. However, his life changes after he meets Nagarjuna’s character, who helps him escape the clutches of poverty. Nagarjuna, however, portrays a character with multiple shades. At one point, he tells Dhanush that in this country, only money and power matter — not ethics or justice. After gaining help from him, Dhanush’s character begins a revolt against corrupt politicians and businessmen, including one played by Jim Sarbh.
This act of rebellion turns the tide, leading Nagarjuna’s character to hunt him down with the intent to kill. A line in the trailer perfectly sums up the mood, “How did a beggar put a whole government at risk?” Apart from the two leads, Rashmika Mandanna plays a key supporting role and is seen as Dhanush’s confidante.
The film also stars Dalip Tahil, Sayaji Shinde, Divya Dekate, Hareesh Peradi, and several others in pivotal roles. It is directed by Sekhar Kammula. Kuberaa is bankrolled by Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos Creations. The cinematography is helmed by Niketh Bommireddy, while music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
At a recent press meet, Dhanush called the experience of shooting the film both “fantastic” and “weird” as it took him out of his comfort zone. “This film is extremely close to my heart,” he said, adding, “We shoot at dump yards and inside garbage trucks. As actors, we live very protected lives. We like to do what’s convenient. I come from very humble, rooted beginnings. So to go back and see that world again was both enlightening and nostalgic.”
Kuberaa is set to release in theatres in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi on June 20.
