Dhanush's latest film, "Kuberaa," has arrived in theaters, generating considerable buzz and anticipation among fans. The Sekhar Kammula-directed crime thriller, also starring Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, and Jim Sarbh, has garnered attention for its engaging screenplay and Dhanush's performance. While initial projections suggested a potentially higher opening, the film has started its box office journey with a respectable ₹13 crore gross across India on its first day, falling slightly short of his previous release, "Raayan."

"Kuberaa" faced below-average advance bookings, particularly in the Telugu version, despite Dhanush's pan-Indian appeal. However, positive word-of-mouth propelled ticket sales on the release day, significantly boosting the film's performance in both Tamil and Telugu markets. The Telugu version is estimated to have contributed ₹8 crore to the opening day's total, while the Tamil version followed with a solid ₹5 crore. The Hindi version, however, underperformed, grossing only ₹25 lakh.

Dhanush's previous theatrical release, "Raayan," which he also directed, had a strong opening day, minting ₹12.5 crore in India. The film marked Dhanush's 50th project as an actor and his second directorial venture and received positive responses from both fans and critics. "Raayan's" Tamil and Telugu versions earned ₹11 crore and ₹1.5 crore, respectively, on its release day. "Kuberaa's" opening is trending along similar lines to "Raayan" in terms of occupancy. "Raayan" started its day 1 with an occupancy of 48% in the morning shows, followed by 50% occupancy in the afternoon shows, averaging 49.6% for the day.

Despite "Kuberaa's" opening numbers being lower than "Raayan," the film has received praise for its direction, screenplay, and performances, particularly Dhanush's portrayal of a character undergoing a transformation. Critics have lauded Dhanush's performance as potentially award-worthy, with strong support from Nagarjuna and Rashmika Mandanna. The movie is a pan-Indian project, filmed in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. The film has also been praised for its technical aspects. Positive reviews and strong word-of-mouth are expected to drive the film's collections over the weekend. Experts predict that "Kuberaa" is likely to collect between ₹18–20 crores in its first weekend.

"Kuberaa" is a dark drama set against a socio-political backdrop. The film has a runtime of 3 hours and 1 minute after censor cuts and has received a U/A certificate, making it suitable for both youth and family audiences. The film was shot across real locations in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Tamil Nadu.