Sekhar Kammula’s Kuberaa, starring Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Rashmika Mandanna, is all locked in for its big release on June 20, 2025, but it’s had to jump through some hoops first. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) gave it a U/A certificate, but only after chopping 19 bits and trimming the runtime to 181 minutes (just over 3 hours). Here’s the lowdown on what happened with the censor process and why this pan-Indian thriller’s still got everyone pumped.
Originally, Kuberaa clocked in at a hefty 195 minutes (3 hours and 15 minutes), which the CBFC initially okayed. But to keep things snappy and theater-friendly, producers Suniel Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao decided to shave off 14 minutes, landing at a leaner 3 hours and 1 minute. The CBFC called for 19 specific cuts—could be dialogues, scenes, or spicy bits, but the details are hush-hush for now. Fans are wondering how these tweaks will play out, but the team seems confident the film’s heart is still intact.
This gritty social thriller follows a jaded chartered accountant (Nagarjuna) who ropes in a sharp beggar, Deva (Dhanush), to launder black money in a massive scam. When Deva turns the tables, it’s game on for a tense, twisty battle. The trailer, dropped on June 15 at a Hyderabad bash, has everyone talking with its raw, real visuals—shot in Mumbai’s slums and dumpyards—and Devi Sri Prasad’s killer score. Dhanush himself called it a “special” project, saying Kammula made his tough role feel like a breeze.
The 19 cuts have some fans a bit nervous, worried the edits might tone down the film’s edge or emotional punch. Suniel Narang had already hinted they were aiming for a tighter cut, closer to 2 hours 50 minutes, to keep audiences glued without dragging. The U/A rating keeps it open to pretty much everyone, and the team’s quick work on the censor process shows they’re set on a smooth rollout across 1,600 screens in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Shot in cool spots like Hyderabad, Goa, and Bangkok, Kuberaa looks slick, with Niketh Bommireddy’s cinematography and killer set designs by Ramakrishna Sabbani and Monika Nigotre. The film dodged a title tussle (hence the extra “a” in Kuberaa) and a delayed event due to the Ahmedabad plane crash, but the hype’s still through the roof. Dhanush and Nagarjuna’s star power, plus Kammula’s knack for storytelling, has fans betting on a banger.
With the censor drama sorted, Kuberaa’s ready to rock theaters this Friday. Will those 19 cuts change the vibe, or will this tale of greed and redemption hit all the right spots? Snag your tickets on BookMyShow and get ready for a wild ride!
Source: 123Telugu
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