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- News18
Did Nagarjuna Just Hint At A Favourite Between Sekhar Kammula And Lokesh Kanagaraj?
Last Updated: Nagarjuna said Sekhar makes him feel like the character is someone he'd meet in real life. Lokesh uses strong visuals and angles to create powerful, dramatic moments. South actor Nagarjuna Akkineni is all set for the release of his upcoming movie Kuberaa. The film, which also stars Dhanush, will hit theatres on June 20. Ahead of the release, Nagarjuna shared his thoughts on working with two well-known directors — Lokesh Kanagaraj and Sekhar Kammula. In a chat with Galatta Plus, the actor explained how both directors have different styles but are similar in their way of communicating with actors. 'Sekhar Kammula is very real. He focuses on details like clothes and hairstyles. Everything has to be natural," said Nagarjuna. 'But Lokesh loves larger-than-life cinema. That's the kind of cinema I enjoy too." Giving an example, Nagarjuna added, 'Sekhar would tell me, 'Nag, you're walking like a hero. Calm it down.' He'd even ask me to hunch a bit. But Lokesh would say, 'Sir, walk like a tiger. I want people to feel scared when you enter a room.'" The actor praised both filmmakers for their unique vision. He said Sekhar makes him feel like the character is someone he'd meet in real life. Lokesh, on the other hand, uses strong visuals and angles to create powerful, dramatic moments. In Kuberaa, Nagarjuna plays a key role in what's described as a social thriller. The story follows a beggar who gets caught up in a world of lies created by a chartered accountant. But things change when the beggar starts outsmarting him. The film turns into a game of wits between the two. Kuberaa also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh and Dalip Tahil in important roles. Nagarjuna is also part of Coolie, an action-packed entertainer led by Rajinikanth. That movie features Upendra Rao, with Aamir Khan making a special appearance. Coolie is set to release on August 14 and might clash with the much-awaited War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. With back-to-back big films, fans are excited to see Nagarjuna in action once again. First Published:
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Time of India
'Kuberaa': Run time of the film trimmed; Dhanush starrer resubmitted for censor
Dhanush's much-anticipated multilingual film 'Kuberaa' is all set to hit theaters on June 20. Directed by Sekhar Kammula , the film features Nagarjuna Akkineni and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles alongside Dhanush and has music composed by Devi Sri Prasad. Shot together in Tamil and Telugu, 'Kuberaa' has created a significant buzz, with its teaser obtaining a positive response. The trailer is releasing this evening (14 June), and the makers have to organize a grand pre-release event on 15 June in Hyderabad. Extended runtime raised eyebrows. One of the major talking points around the film has been its unusually long runtime. Initially, reports suggested that the film would run for 195 minutes, a total of 3 hours and 15 minutes. This is discussed between fans and business circles, as such long-term is generally seen as a risk for the dramatic release of the mainstream, especially when serving audiences in five languages. Trimmed and submitted for censor again. Responding to the feedback, the producers have allegedly trimmed the film to 14 minutes. According to Indiaglitz Tamil, the revised runtime is now 181 minutes, which is 3 hours and 1 minute. The edited version is re-presented for censor certification, showing that the final stages of preparation are on. The move shows that filmmakers are taking the reception of the audience seriously and aim to balance the depth of storytelling and a theater-friendly film. Makers believe in 'Kuberaa.' However, even with the revision, fans continue to express concern over the length of the film. While 3 hours is slightly more manageable than 15 minutes, it still comes at the high end of specific runtimes. Social media discussions reflect the growing calls for the team to consider tight passing and better engagement and cuts. With a ride of high expectations on 'Kuberaa,' the final runtime can play an important role in determining the film's and commercial reception.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Time of India
Nagarjuna addresses changing trends in Tollywood and Bollywood: 'It can't be fantastic all the time'
Picture Credit: Facebook Veteran actor Nagarjuna who is gearing up for the release of the upcoming film 'Kuberaa', starring Dhanush in the lead, recently weighed in on the ongoing comparisons between Bollywood and the southern film industries. During an interview with Galatta Plus, Nagarjuna shared that he believes these trends are cyclical, and no industry remains at the top forever. When asked if Bollywood has lost it's spark in contrast to a booming southern film industry, the actor dismissed it saying, "These narratives keep changing." He explained that it's like an actor or director having a bad time of 4-5 years. He further explained, "Everything cumulative probably happened there, and films didn't work. And then they say the whole film industry is gone. In my time, in the Telugu film industry, it has happened four times. And I believe the fourth time will come now, very soon. I'm very sure, it's my hunch." Nagarjuna was also asked about filmmaker Naga Vamsi's recent prediction of a "bloodbath" in Tollywood due to changing audience tastes and underperforming films. The actor disagreed with it but also shared the need for timely reinvention. He about how films like mentioned that Tourist Family' in Tamil, 'Court' in Telugu, and 'Anaganaga' on OTT are working so well. He shared that audience's tastes are changing and as filmmakers, they have to keep that in mind. "They have to change fast. If we don't look at the future, things could be pretty bad. I feel that's what happened in Hindi. Now they'll change. It can't be fantastic all the time", he said. On the work front, he will be seen next in 'Kuberaa' joining Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead. The movie will be released on June 20. He will be further seen in Rajinikanth's film 'Coolie' which also includes the brief appearance of stars like Aamir Khan, Upendra Rao and Pooja Hegde.
