Kuberaa, starring Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna, is holding firm at the box office. After a strong opening, the film maintained its momentum on Saturday with collections of 17 crores.
While expectations were high for a big jump, especially given the film’s wide release and positive word of mouth, the growth was limited.
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That said, even a slight jump on second day is rare positive for a South Indian film that opened in double digits.
With this, Kuberaa’s India total stands at 34 crores. Overseas collections contributed another 19 crores (USD 2.20 million), pushing the global total to 53 crores in just two days.
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The Telugu version continues to lead by a wide margin, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where day two saw nearly 20% growth in Telangana alone.
On the other hand, the film continues to struggle in Tamil Nadu. Despite some pickup in late Friday shows, Saturday remained mostly flat. While the numbers are better than pre-release predictions, in the long-term Kuberaa might register as an unsuccessful film in Tamil.
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By the end of its first weekend, Kuberaa is expected to gross between 75 to 80 crores globally — a respectable number by current box office standards.
Financially, the film is on solid ground thanks to strong non-theatrical deals, including OTT and satellite rights, which have already recovered a significant part of the investment.
However, the theatrical break-even mark is pegged at around 125 crores globally — a tall order. After the weekend, the film still needs approximately 50 crores more to hit that mark, making its weekday performance absolutely critical.
TFI hasn’t seen a clean hit since Sankranti 2025 and Kuberaa has offered a much-needed boost. But for a full recovery, the industry will need more than just a promising weekend.
All eyes are now on Monday. The film cannot afford to drop more than 50% from its Friday business if it hopes to stay in the race.
