Dhanush’s Kuberaa takes a start of Rs 30 lakh in USA

The excitement for Kuberaa, one of the most anticipated Telugu releases of the year, is steadily building in the United States as advance bookings for its premiere shows gain impressive momentum.

With just four days left for its grand overseas premiere, early numbers suggest the film is headed for a strong opening in the US market.As per the latest update, Kuberaa has already sold over 2,000 tickets, amassing $36,200 ( Rs 30 lakh) in advance sales across 128 locations and 204 shows. These figures come even before the full slate of locations and show timings have been opened. Distributors have confirmed that many more screens and additional shows will be added on Tuesday, which is expected to significantly boost the advance sales tally.

The film's trailer was released over the weekend and it got widespread acclaim and upped the ante for it's release.

This promising start is a clear indicator of the buzz the film carries among the Indian diaspora, especially Telugu and Tamil cinema enthusiasts in North America. In recent years, the US has become a crucial overseas territory for Telugu and Tamil releases, with audiences turning out in large numbers for premieres, often setting new benchmarks for advance bookings and day-one collections.

Kuberaa, headlined by Dhanush along with Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarb, directed by Sekhar Kammula, has generated considerable anticipation thanks to its intriguing trailer, star-studded cast, and Kammula’s reputation for blending commercial narratives with strong emotional storytelling. The film’s appeal cuts across language barriers, which is reflected in its wide release plan in the US, with over 200 premiere shows already scheduled and more to follow.Trade analysts believe that with four more days of bookings left, Kuberaa is well on its way to joining the league of high-performing South Indian films in overseas markets for its genre and scale. If the current pace sustains, it could potentially surpass several recent premieres in terms of ticket sales and revenue before the first show even rolls out.With the weekend ahead expected to fuel further excitement and pre-sales, Kuberaa is poised to make a grand overseas entry, reaffirming the growing influence of regional Indian cinema on the global stage.The film was also be released in Hindi and it will be clashing with Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par on 20th June.