Dhanush calls Kuberaa a special film, thanks co-stars Nagarjuna and Rashmika
Dhanush, who stars alongside Nagarjuna Akkineni and Rashmika Mandanna in the much-anticipated Telugu film 'Kuberaa', got emotional at the film's pre-release event in Hyderabad, calling it a deeply special project in his career. 'Kuberaa' marks his second Telugu film after 'Sir'.Speaking at the event, Dhanush said, 'Kuberaa is my 51st Tamil film and my second Telugu film after Sir. In fact, Sekhar Sir had approached me with the script of Kuberaa even before Sir.'advertisementExpressing his gratitude to director Sekhar Kammula, he added, 'Thank you so much for being you, and thank you for 'Kuberaa' and for Deva. It truly means a lot to me - such a fantastic character you've given me. Thank you.'
Watch the trailer for 'Kuberaa' here: He also shared his admiration for his co-star Nagarjuna, saying, 'Nag sir, thank you so much for such a fantastic experience. We learnt so much from you. You're a man of class, and we grew up watching your films. Sharing screen space with you is nothing short of magical.'Turning to Rashmika Mandanna, Dhanush remarked, 'Rashmika, you've worked hard for all the recognition you're receiving these days. You've earned your 2000 crores, and you've earned your luck.'Dhanush concluded by reiterating how close the film is to his heart, 'Kuberaa, like I said, is a very special film, and it's coming very soon. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you.''Kuberaa' is directed by Sekhar Kammula, with music composed by Devi Sri Prasad (DSP). The film is set to release worldwide in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi on June 20.
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