Kubera Movie Review: Dhanush Pulls You In, But The Story Goes Deeper Than It Looks

Kubera Movie Review: Dhanush Pulls You In, But the Story Goes Deeper Than It Looks

Let’s be real — when I first saw the trailer of Kubera, I thought, “Okay, another intense-looking Dhanush film with some dark underworld angle.” But this one caught me off guard in a good way. It’s not your usual masala flick, nor is it something you can casually scroll past while half-watching on OTT. You need to pay attention — and it pays off.

So, what’s it really about?

Without giving away much, Kubera follows a man who gets pulled into a dirty world of money, power, and shady systems — and not in a flashy, over-the-top way either. Dhanush plays the guy who isn’t trying to be a hero. He just gets stuck in something way bigger than him.

It’s actually quite scary how close it all feels to real life. Black money, power games, political cover-ups — sounds familiar, right? If you’ve been following news today or any of the trending news in India today, you’ll find this film hits a little too close to reality.

The performances? Solid.

Dhanush is… well, Dhanush. He doesn’t need to scream to show emotion — his face does all the talking. And I’ve got to say, Jim Sarbh is perfectly cast. He plays that cold, polished kind of villain who doesn’t need to yell to scare you. Rashmika has a limited role but adds the right energy, and Nagarjuna adds depth — not too loud, not too quiet, just grounded.

Not everything works, though

Honestly, the second half felt a bit stretched. Some scenes could’ve been trimmed. And while the movie wants to show the big picture, a few characters didn’t get enough room to breathe. But those are small complaints for a film that actually tries to say something.

Final thoughts

If you’re into films that blend fiction with uncomfortable truth, Kubera is worth your time. It’s not perfect, but it gets under your skin — the kind of film that sticks with you and makes you think.

I’d give it a 4 out of 5 — mainly for Dhanush’s performance and how cleverly it reflects the mess behind power and politics.