19 June,2025 07:59 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Still from Kuberaa
Sekhar Kammula's directorial Kuberaa brings together powerhouse performers Nagarjuna and Dhanush on screen for the first time. The film, which also stars Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, is among the most anticipated releases of the year. Ahead of its June 20 release, the film has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Kuberaa received a U/A certificate after 19 cuts, which brought down the film's runtime by nearly 14 minutes.
The official X account of Kuberaa shared the U/A certificate issued by the CBFC. The caption of the post read, "181 minutes of drama, emotion, love, greed, thrill, and everything in between! Kuberaa - A complete U/A socio-drama that promises a fresh cinematic experience."
Reportedly, as per the revised certification shared by Andhra Box Office on X, 19 scenes have been cut at the request of the censor board. Most of the trimmed scenes featured the principal cast, including Jim Sarbh. The cuts demanded by the CBFC brought down the runtime by 13 minutes and 41 seconds. Despite the edits, the film still runs over 3 hours.
"This film, I completely surrendered," Nagarjuna shared candidly. "I told Sekhar - I have surrendered to you. Do what you want with me. I have no issues, I don't even want to see the monitor. Now you have to live up to my expectations," he laughed, adding a touch of warmth and humour to the moment.
This revelation further builds on what the superstar previously stated at a Mumbai event, where he said, "Sekhar Kammula, whom I've wanted to work with for the last 15 years, came to me and said, âWould you like to do this role?' I didn't even ask much about what he was going to offer me - I just said yes."
Nagarjuna's deep trust in Sekhar Kammula underscores the emotional and creative synergy at the heart of Kuberaa - a film that promises not just grandeur, but also powerful, layered storytelling.
Produced by Suniel Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao under the banners of Sri Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos Creations Pvt Ltd, Kuberaa is co-produced by Vipul Agarwal and Manish Vasisth, with Mugafi presenting the film in North India and leading its distribution in the region.
Helmed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sekhar Kammula, with music composed by Devi Sri Prasad (DSP), Kuberaa stars Nagarjuna, Dhanush, and Rashmika Mandanna in pivotal roles. The film will be released in three languages - Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi - further expanding its pan-India appeal.
Kuberaa is all set for a worldwide theatrical release on June 20, 2025.
