'Kuberaa' censored U/A; Will Dhanush starrer be the third longest Tamil film of all time? producer clarifies

As Dhanush’s much-anticipated film, 'Kuberaa' gears up for a grand theatrical release on June 20, discussions around its runtime have taken center stage. Directed by Sekhar Kammula and featuring Rashmika Mandanna and Nagarjuna alongside Dhanush, the pan-Indian film has been made in five languages, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.

While the film's teaser recently earned a warm reception from fans, the latest update on its runtime sparked a wave of surprise.Kuberaa's 3-hour-plus runtime surprises fansThe official censor board certification revealed that 'Kuberaa' runs for 195 minutes that is, 3 hours and 15 minutes, an unusually long duration that has led to speculation about whether the film will be trimmed either before or after release.

With recent big films like 'Indian 2' undergoing edits post-release due to runtime complaints, fans began wondering if 'Kuberaa' would follow a similar route. As of now, 'Kuberaa' is the third longest Tamil film of all-time after the 1960 Tamil film 'Parthiban Kanavu' (3 hours and 39 minutes) and the 2005 release 'Thavamai Thavamirundhu' (3 hours 24 minutes).Producer Sunil clears the airProducer Sunil clarified the rumors in an open statement while speaking with Great Andhra.

"Kuberaa: We have censored the final copy to prevent last-minute tensions," he clarified. We'll now trim it down to about two hours and fifty minutes. Nobody will be able to watch this movie in 150 minutes if we cut it down to two hours and thirty minutes. His remarks show that while maintaining the film's essential emotional and narrative depth, the team is cognizant of audience preferences.Final post-production in progressThere are high expectations for Kuberaa's release because final technical work is still ongoing and the runtime is now anticipated to be closer to two hours and fifty minutes. The filmmakers seem committed to finding the ideal balance between audience comfort and artistic intent, and the film's emotional impact and character-driven storytelling seem to call for a longer format.