Sekhar Kammula’s Kuberaa (2025) may have a mass-film ethos, but he chooses an uncluttered and humble storytelling approach. Omitting flashy item numbers or self-indulgent displays of set design and cinematography, Kuberaa commits fully to story-first filmmaking. Its strength lies in trusting the word of mouth and a star-studded cast that knows how to pack a punch. Starring Nagarjuna, Dhanush, Jim Sarbh and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles, Kuberaa moves beyond the familiar ant-versus-elephant binary to examine power itself—how it mutates, corrodes, and eventually makes the ant assume the mantle of the elephant.