Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nagarjuna Akkineni starrer Kuberaa has been winning hearts. Right from story to performance, fans are loving the social thriller. Recently, the makers organised a success party and actors were seen gracing it. Chiranjeevi was also seen attending it. During the meet, Nagarjuna praised Rashmika Mandanna鈥檚 performance in the film, drawing a comparison that left both fans and the actress stunned. He revealed that watching Rashmika on screen brought back memories of legendary actress Sridevi鈥檚 iconic role in Kshana Kshanam (1991), in which he had starred opposite the late diva.
Nagarjuna said, 鈥淲atching Rashmika on screen made me think of Sridevi Garu from Kshana Kshanam. Really, so many frames and so well.鈥 He added, 鈥淚 mean it鈥檚 no wonder that Pushpa has earned her the nickname National Crush. Because of this movie, she is in fact, now Nag鈥檚 crush also. I loved you. You look amazing in the movie. We all love you.鈥
Chiranjeevi also said, 鈥淣ag, you quoted my dialogue. In addition to being your crush, Rashmika is also my crush.鈥 This made Rashmika blush on stage.
Speaking at another event, Nagarjuna had called Rashmika Mandanna a 鈥減owerhouse of talent鈥. He said, 鈥淣one of us are 2000鈥3000 crore actors, guys. This is the one. This is the one who beat all of us!鈥
With the film already raking in an impressive Rs 30.75 crore (net) in India in just two days of its release, the celebration was as big as the names attending it. Helmed by filmmaker Shekhar Kammula, Kuberaa brings together a stellar cast across industries鈥攁nd they showed up in full strength for the press event.
Dhanush鈥檚 unrecognisable appearance portraying the role of a beggar in the social thriller had piqued the interest among fans, even before the release of the film. At a pre-release event in Hyderabad, the actor extended his gratitude to Sekhar Kammula for trusting him with Kuberaa. He said, 鈥淭hank you so much for being you, and thank you for Kuberaa and for Deva. It truly means a lot to me 鈥 such a fantastic character you鈥檝e given me. Thank you.鈥
Kuberaa is described as a social thriller that revolves around the lives of a beggar and a CBI officer who find themselves entangled in a twisted tale involving a business tycoon鈥檚 money. Rashmika is said to play a significant role in the story, which also features Jim Sarbh and Dilip Tahil.
Kubera is being bankrolled by Suniel Naran and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao under the banner of Sree Venkateswara Cinemas. It released in theatres on 20th June, 2025.