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Kuberaa Box Office Collection Day
Dhanush’s latest cinematic venture, Kuberaa, is making waves at the box office, crossing the ₹30 crore mark in India within just two days of its release on June 20, 2025. Directed by Sekhar Kammula, this socio-political crime drama featuring Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Rashmika Mandanna, and Jim Sarbh has outperformed expectations, surpassing the two-day collection of Dhanush’s previous film Raayan. With strong performances in Telugu markets and a promising global run, Kuberaa is gearing up for a blockbuster weekend. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its box office performance and why it’s capturing audiences worldwide!
Stellar Day 2 Performance
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Kuberaa opened with a solid ₹14.75 crore net on its first day in India. On day 2 (Saturday, June 21), the film saw a notable uptick, collecting ₹16 crore net, reflecting an 8.47% growth despite limited pre-release buzz. This brings the total India net collection to ₹30.75 crore after two days, with a gross of approximately ₹36.28 crore (including taxes). The film’s Telugu version led the charge, recording an impressive 66.19% occupancy on Saturday, while the Tamil version, though performing well, trailed behind.
Globally, Kuberaa grossed ₹27.5 crore on its opening day and reached a staggering ₹51.70 crore worldwide by the end of day 2, maintaining a slight edge over Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par. In North America, the film crossed the $1.2 million mark (approximately ₹10 crore), emerging as the top-grossing Tamil star-led film of 2025 in the region.
Day-Wise Collection Breakdown (India Net)
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹14.75 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹16 crore
- Total (2 Days): ₹30.75 crore
The film’s regional breakdown for day 2 highlights its dominance in Telugu markets, with ₹11.5 crore from Telugu, ₹4.65 crore from Tamil, ₹30 lakh from Hindi, and ₹5 lakh from Kannada.
Surpassing Raayan and Other Competitors
Kuberaa has already eclipsed the two-day India net collection of Dhanush’s previous release, Raayan, which earned ₹27.04 crore. It also outperformed Suriya’s Retro (₹27 crore in two days) and Tollywood biggies like Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Daaku Maharaaj (₹12.8 crore on day 2) and Nani’s HIT 3 (₹10.5 crore on day 2). However, it trails behind Ajith Kumar’s Vidaamuyarchi and Good Bad Ugly in overall collections.
Why Kuberaa Is Resonating with Audiences
Directed by Sekhar Kammula and produced by Sree Venkateswara Cinemas and Amigos Creations, Kuberaa weaves a gripping narrative around Deva (Dhanush), a beggar whose life transforms after meeting former CBI officer Deepak Tej (Nagarjuna). The story deepens with the introduction of Sameera (Rashmika Mandanna), a woman stranded in Mumbai, and Neeraj Mitra (Jim Sarbh), a corrupt CEO. The film’s exploration of greed, ambition, and redemption, paired with powerful performances, has earned it widespread acclaim.
Dhanush’s raw portrayal of Deva has been hailed as a career-defining act, with critics and fans praising his emotional depth. Nagarjuna’s stoic performance, Rashmika’s charming innocence, and Jim Sarbh’s menacing antagonist have also garnered accolades. Devi Sri Prasad’s background score and Niketh Bommi’s cinematography further elevate the film’s appeal.
Social media is abuzz with praise, with fans calling Kuberaa “a poignant, philosophical, and intensely emotional commentary on today’s world” and “Dhanush’s career-best performance.” Posts on X highlight its record-breaking run in North America, with over $1.37 million grossed in two days.
Challenges and Expectations
Despite its strong start, Kuberaa faces challenges. Its ₹120 crore budget demands sustained performance to break even, and the Hindi version’s low occupancy (5.54% on Sunday morning) indicates tough competition from Sitaare Zameen Par (21.43% on day 1). Tamil markets also showed limited growth on day 2, with some X posts noting weaker traction in Tamil Nadu compared to Telugu states, partly attributed to Nagarjuna’s pull in the latter.
However, positive word-of-mouth and a lack of major competing releases in Tamil and Telugu markets bode well for a strong weekend. Early estimates suggest day 3 (Sunday) collections of around ₹9.24 crore net in India, with potential to push the total past ₹40 crore by the end of the weekend.
What’s Next for Kuberaa?
With a reported recovery of nearly half its budget through OTT and satellite rights (digital rights sold for ₹50 crore to Prime Video), Kuberaa is on a promising path. Industry experts are optimistic about its weekend performance, predicting a “humongous” collection driven by strong Sunday occupancies, especially in Telugu regions. The film’s steady hold in smaller towns and growing overseas numbers position it as a potential surprise hit of mid-2025.
Stay tuned for more updates as Kuberaa continues its box office journey, aiming to solidify its place as one of Dhanush’s biggest successes!
Note: All figures are based on early estimates from Sacnilk and may vary slightly as final numbers are reported.
