Kuberaa Isn’t a Clash Between Two Individuals, But Three Classes: Nagarjuna on Sekhar Kammula’s Social Drama
Ahead of the release of Sekhar Kammula’s socially charged drama Kuberaa, lead actor Nagarjuna opened up about the unique themes and characters in the film. Starring alongside Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna, Nagarjuna shared insights into how Kuberaa differs from typical multi-starrer films.
“I enjoy working in multi-starrers,” Nagarjuna said, “but Kuberaa is different. It’s not a story focused on the conflict between two individuals. Instead, it’s a clash between three societal classes—the ultra-rich, the middle class, and the poor.”
Nagarjuna’s Role: The Middle-Class Dilemma
Nagarjuna plays a CBI officer from a middle-class background, a character caught between moral dilemmas. “My character struggles with choices—he knows when he’s doing wrong but is compelled by family circumstances,” he explained. The role demanded nuanced changes in his body language, dialogue delivery, and reactions, all shaped by Sekhar Kammula’s distinctive filmmaking style.
He also praised co-star Dhanush, who dubbed for his role in the Tamil version, calling him a versatile actor who deeply immerses himself in his characters. Nagarjuna further appreciated Rashmika Mandanna’s role, describing it as refreshing and highlighting the pressures borne by the lower-middle-class background her character represents.
Inspired by Real-Life Incidents
Nagarjuna revealed that the film’s story and his character draw inspiration from real-life events. “The narrative focuses more on situations and how people exploit each other, including the character played by Dhanush.”
He also extended gratitude to producers Suniel Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao, commending their commitment to the film’s vision without compromises.
Nagarjuna’s Upcoming Announcements
In addition to discussing Kuberaa, Nagarjuna teased that he will soon announce his 100th film and confirmed the 4K re-release of his classic hit Shiva, much to fans’ excitement.
