National Award-winning director Sekhar Kammula’s much-awaited Kubera will see Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna stepping into completely contrasting roles. The recent release of first-look posters and character introduction videos has already built-up substantial buzz. Today, the film’s much-awaited first glimpse was unveiled, with superstar Mahesh Babu launching the clip.
The first glimpse gives us an intriguing first look at each of the central characters, one after the other. Dhanush is introduced as a man leading a humble life in the slums, his face marked by a quiet happiness despite his circumstances. Nagarjuna, on the other hand, portrays a successful and contented man living in Mumbai with his family. Jim Sarbh appears as a high-flying billionaire businessman, while Rashmika Mandanna’s character seems to struggle with discontent in her middle-class life, longing for more progress.
Each character is shown grappling with their own emotional turmoil, and the glimpse builds to a powerful moment, showcasing Dhanush in a traditional white lungi and shirt, his face marked with a hint of dissatisfaction.
Sekhar Kammula’s clever cut ensures that the glimpse leaves us with more questions than answers, focusing on character introductions and their emotional arcs without revealing too much of the story. What is clear, however, is that all four actors- Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Jim Sarbh, and Rashmika Mandanna, plays significant roles, with each of them bringing their own unique energy to the screen.
Visually, Kubera impresses, thanks to the striking cinematography by Niketh Bommi, while it is Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad’s exhilarating background score that truly steals the show, adding an intense and energetic layer to the teaser. His music injects a palpable rush into the narrative, heightening the emotional stakes. The video also gives us a glimpse of the film’s grand production values.
In all, Kubera’s first glimpse is an eye-catching and thrilling introduction to a film that looks set to deliver both emotional depth and visual spectacle. With a stellar ensemble cast and a director known for his nuanced storytelling, expectations are already high for this one.
Produced by Suniel Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao on SVCLLP, in association with Sekhar Kammula’s Amigos Creations Pvt LTD. SK’s Kubera is a multilingual project being made in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
