Kubera is a new pan-India action drama film released in theatres on June 20, 2025. The film stars Dhanush in the lead role, with Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarbh in important roles. The movie is directed by Sekhar Kammula and produced on a big scale. The film was released in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada.
Before release, the film got good buzz because of its posters and teaser. Many fans were excited to see Dhanush in a new avatar. The music of the film, composed by Devi Sri Prasad, also became popular before release.
Critics gave mixed to positive reviews. Some liked Dhanush’s acting and the story, but others felt the movie was too long and slow in some parts. On Day 1, the movie had a good opening at the box office, especially in Tamil Nadu and Telugu states. In this article, we will see how Kubera performed on Day 1 and also check its full budget and if it is a hit or flop.
You can also read about other films like Thelivu Sahtham Hit Or Flop for comparison.
Box Office India Net
On Day 1, Kubera earned around ₹12.5 crore net in India. Tamil Nadu gave the biggest collection, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Hindi version had a slow start, but it is expected to grow if word of mouth is good.
The film saw strong advance booking in many theatres in the South. Many fans came to watch early morning shows. Dhanush has a strong fan base in Tamil Nadu, and his movies often get good openings. Telugu audiences also showed support because of the director’s popularity.
This ₹12.5 crore India net collection is a strong start for a non-festival release. It is among the top openings for Dhanush in recent years.
Box Office India Grossed
The gross collection of Kubera in India on Day 1 was around ₹14.9 crore. This includes the ticket price with GST and all taxes before deductions. The highest share came from Tamil Nadu where the film collected more than ₹6.5 crore gross on Day 1.
In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the film grossed close to ₹4.2 crore. Karnataka also added nearly ₹2 crore. The Hindi version collected under ₹1 crore but could grow if audience feedback is strong.
Compared to other recent releases, this is a good start for Kubera. You can also read Thug Life Hit Or Flop to see how it performed in India.
Worldwide Grossed
The worldwide gross collection of Kubera on Day 1 is estimated at ₹19.2 crore. Overseas markets contributed around ₹4.3 crore. The film performed well in the UAE, USA, and Singapore.
Dhanush is known in international markets due to his past films, and his popularity helped Kubera to open well overseas. Shows in the Gulf region saw good occupancy, and multiplexes in the US reported decent footfall.
The global reach of Kubera made the film one of the top openers of June 2025. The makers are now hoping the film holds strong on Saturday and Sunday.
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Day Wise Box Office (Worldwide and India Net)
Day 1: ₹12.5 crore (India Net), ₹14.9 crore (India Gross), ₹19.2 crore (Worldwide Gross)
The film’s Day 1 numbers are encouraging. It had a wide release with over 2000 screens in India and 500+ screens overseas. Advance bookings and strong word of mouth are expected to help collections grow over the weekend.
Saturday and Sunday are key for the film. If families and general audience come in big numbers, the film could cross ₹40 crore India net in the first weekend.
You can follow similar box office patterns in movies like Rajaputhiran Hit Or Flop which also had good weekend growth.
Hit Or Flop
It is too early to say if Kubera is a hit or flop. But based on the Day 1 numbers, the film has made a strong start. It needs to earn more than ₹130 crore worldwide to be a clean hit because of its high budget.
Right now, Kubera is looking like it may turn into a hit, if collections remain steady in the next few days. The opening day collections are strong and show good support from the South Indian audience.
However, the film’s success depends on how it performs over the weekend and during weekdays. If the collections drop after Monday, it may fall into the average category. But if it crosses ₹50 crore in the first weekend, the film can be called a hit.
More updates will be needed to confirm the final verdict.
Budget
The total budget of Kubera is estimated at ₹110 crore. This includes production cost, actor salaries, VFX, post-production, and promotion expenses. The makers spent a big amount on visual effects and background sets.
The movie was shot in multiple locations including Hyderabad, Chennai, and foreign countries. A lot of money was spent on songs and action scenes. The makers also promoted the film on social media and TV shows.
Here is what the budget includes
- ₹60 crore for production
- ₹30 crore for actor fees and director
- ₹20 crore for marketing and promotions
For Kubera to become a hit, it needs to recover at least ₹130 crore worldwide. This includes theatrical collection, satellite rights, and digital streaming rights.
To see how other big-budget movies performed, check Retro Hit Or Flop.
Final Words
Kubera started strong at the box office, especially in Tamil Nadu and Telugu states. Day 1 collection of ₹12.5 crore India net and ₹19.2 crore worldwide gross shows that the film has potential to become a hit.
Dhanush’s acting and the music are being praised, and the film may perform even better on Saturday and Sunday. The Hindi version needs better growth to help the film become a pan-India success.
The coming days are very important for the film. If word of mouth remains strong and collections do not drop much, Kubera can easily become a box office hit.
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