Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna’s much‑anticipated crime thriller Kuberaa, directed by Sekhar Kammula, hits cinemas this weekend. With a hefty ₹130 crore production budget—covering cast pay, prints, and publicity the film is being hailed as one of Kollywood’s biggest box office gambles. Here’s a complete breakdown of what to expect on opening day.
Projected Opening Day Earnings: ₹6–7.5 Cr
Thanks to its robust pre‑release buzz, Kuberaa is predicted to open with ₹6 crore nationwide, possibly reaching up to ₹7.5 crore depending on word‑of‑mouth. The evening and night show performances will be especially crucial.
Tamil markets are expected to contribute around ₹3 crore
Telugu regions should bring in about ₹2.5 crore
Rest of India may add another ₹1 crore
Day‑one figures will hinge on audience reactions to the film’s gritty, realistic narrative.
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Pre‑Release Recovery and Profit Targets
Producers are already in a strong position: non-theatrical deals have reportedly fetched ₹85 crore. To secure profitability, Kuberaa must gross a theatrical share of ₹45 crore translating to over ₹100 crore globally.
With theatrical business accounting for over a third of its total earnings needs, a weekend surge is vital. Strong audience reception could fuel growth through Saturday and Sunday.
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Can Kuberaa Outdo Dhanush’s Biggest Hit?
A win for Kuberaa would mean breaking into the top ranks of Dhanush’s highest-grossing films. Currently, Raayan holds the crown with a mammoth ₹150 crore global haul. If Kuberaa manages to cross the ₹100 crore mark, it will come close if not surpass the benchmark set by Raayan.
Bottom Line:
Kuberaa enters the weekend with ₹6–7.5 crore in estimated opening‑day collections, backed by steady pre-release recovery. Its weekend trajectory will hinge on audience reception, making or breaking its potential to join the Rs 100 crore club and challenge Dhanush’s past blockbusters.
