Kuberaa Locked at 3 Hours: Drama, Depth, and No Skips

For those counting minutes before entering the world of Kuberaa, the mystery is over. The political thriller by Sekhar Kammula has been officially locked at a runtime of exactly 3 hours, a decision shaped more by international screen preferences than artistic hesitation. Originally stretching to 3 hours and 20 minutes, the film went through precision edits after producers requested a tighter runtime to appeal to a broader audience.

The heart of Kuberaa lies in the collision of slum politics, real estate greed, and raw justice. Dhanush steps far away from glam territory to portray a ragged beggar with a buried past. Nagarjuna appears as a retired government officer whose motives remain unclear. Rashmika Mandanna adds a thread of emotion to the chaos as the female lead, caught in the storm of two intense male performances.

Interestingly, despite no chart-topping singles so far, the film hasn’t lost its buzz. Music maestro Devi Sri Prasad joins Kammula for the first time, but instead of aiming for viral tracks, the duo leans into a haunting score. This isn’t a soundtrack-driven film — it’s a mood, layered in musical subtext and cinematic weight.

In a time when films rush to keep attention spans short, Kuberaa dares to ask for three full hours. If Kammula’s instincts hold true, it won’t be the duration but the immersion that matters. Buckle up — this isn’t a popcorn flick, it’s a plunge into politics and pain.