'Kubera': Dhanush's film in controversy over title rights
26 Feb 2025

The upcoming film Kubera, starring Dhanush, Akkineni Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna, has been caught in a controversy.

The row is reportedly over the film's title, with Telugu film producer Karimakonda Narender claiming he had earlier registered the name "Kubera" for his own project with the Telugu Film Producers Council in November 2023.

Narender has accused director Sekhar Kammula of title infringement.

Narender demands compensation or a title change
Compensation demand

In light of the alleged title infringement, Narender has demanded Kammula to either change his film's name or compensate him for his losses. He has also sought intervention from the Telugu Film Chamber in this matter.

However, no word has been received from the team of Kubera, including Dhanush and co-star Nagarjuna.

Despite the ongoing controversy, post-production work on Kubera continues after the completion of shooting.

'Kubera' features Dhanush in a transformational role
Character reveal

In Kubera, Dhanush plays a character who goes from being homeless to a powerful mafia don.

The film also features Nagarjuna as a police officer, and Sandeep Kishan and Bollywood actor Jim Sarbh in lead roles.

Produced by Sunil Narang and Pushkar Ram Mohan Rao, the film's music is given by Devi Sri Prasad while Niket Bammi is the cinematographer.

Kammula's first collaboration with Dhanush in 'Kubera'
Director's insight

Kubera also marks the first collaboration between director Kammula and actor Dhanush.

In an earlier interview with Cinema Vikatan, Kammula revealed that he was initially hesitant to narrate the story to Dhanush, not knowing if the actor was aware of his work. However, he was pleasantly surprised by Dhanush's knowledge of his filmography.

The film is a multilingual project under Kammula's direction.