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Kuberaa (2025) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2025 · 185 mins · Telugu
Echo score 70
JustWatch #17,210 7
Directed by
Sekhar Kammula
Starring
Dhanush, Dalip Tahil, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Jim Sarbh, Bagavathi Perumal, Rashmika Mandanna
Budget
$13.8M

Ruthless billionaire Neeraj uses vulnerable beggars as proxies to launder money, aided by a disgraced civil servant, Deepak. When one beggar, Deva, flees with a massive sum of ₹10,000 crores, he becomes the target of a dangerous pursuit. Along the way, he encounters Sameera, who joins him in a quest to use the money to help those in need. Facing a relentless manhunt and with Deepak's assistance, Deva must fight to protect himself and his newfound purpose.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Kuberaa
  6. 6 Every angle

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15 events in order · contains spoilers

Kuberaa Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Kuberaa (2025) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Oil discovery in Bay of Bengal

    Neeraj Mitra, a Mumbai businessman, discovers a hidden oil reserve in the Bay of Bengal, setting off plans to monetize it. He seeks the support of his business tycoon dad and the backing of Minister Sidappa to launch a risky mission. The oil discovery becomes the catalyst for a complex scheme built on deception and manipulation.

    Where
    Bay of Bengal
  2. The plan takes shape in Mumbai

    To turn the oil into wealth, Neeraj enlists his father's backing and the minister's support and draws up a persuasive plan. He turns to Deepak Tej, an ex-CBI officer now imprisoned for refusing to bow to corruption, to run the operation. Deepak agrees to help, driven by his own circumstances rather than greed.

    Where
    Mumbai
  3. Beggars recruited as fronts

    Deepak gathers four beggars—Khelu, Dibya, Kushboo, and Deva Kallam—from across the country to act as benamis running fake companies. They are meant to quietly execute the money transfers in Mumbai and hide the operation behind legitimate fronts. The beggars are trained and prepared for their roles in the scheme.

    Where
    Mumbai
  4. The house of Robo

    The four beggars are kept at a house overseen by the cruel Robo, who exploits them. Tensions rise when Robo bites into Khelu after he steals Kushboo's money, revealing the brutal treatment they endure. Deva forms a growing distrust for the plan but remains involved.

    Where
    Mumbai
  5. The plan to kill beggars

    Neeraj informs Deepak that the plan includes killing the beggars after they complete their job, ensuring no loose ends. Robo's abuse continues, with Kushboo, who is pregnant, becoming a focal point of concern. Deva defends Kushboo, challenging the moral boundary of their operation.

    Where
    Mumbai
  6. Iris-scan revelation and escape

    Deva discovers the iris-scan detail that would trigger the execution of the beggars, prompting him to escape. A citywide manhunt soon follows as Neeraj and Deepak race to recover him and silence the truth. Deva's escape becomes the spark that pushes the plot toward a final confrontation.

    Where
    Mumbai
  7. On the run, Deva meets Sameera

    While fleeing, Deva meets Sameera, a woman stranded in Mumbai after a heartbreak. He nearly dies when Robo reels him in, but Deva's loyal dogs attack Robo and severely injure him, creating a dangerous obstacle for their pursuers. Deva and Sameera form a tentative bond as they navigate the danger together.

    Where
    Mumbai
  8. Deepak heads to Tirupati

    Deepak travels to Tirupati in search of Deva, following Neeraj's instruction to locate him. The pilgrimage city becomes a backdrop for Deepak's deeper reflections on the operation and its costs. His arrival foreshadows a possible alliance against Neeraj.

    Where
    Tirupati
  9. Deva's jail and the Narayan link

    Deva moves between Sameera's life and Kushboo's money, using Kushboo's stash to survive. He helps Dhanush meet Narayan Gaikwad, a person connected to one of his illicit transactions who is later killed by Neeraj. When the sub-inspector questions Deva about the transaction but lacks details, Deva is jailed on a petty case.

    Where
    Mumbai
  10. Evidence hunt and the sub-inspector's fate

    Deva guides the sub-inspector to Narayan's money-hauling room in a flat building, where a large amount of cash is hidden. Deepak tracks down the location and, in a confrontation that escalates, kills the sub-inspector. In the ensuing sequence, Deva attacks Deepak, knocking him unconscious with a rock, but Deepak, now captured, reveals he wants to help once kept safe.

    Where
    Flat building, Mumbai
  11. Reformation and captivity pact

    Deepak, inspired by Neeraj's inhumanity, reforms and agrees to help Deva and Sameera, but only after they capture him. He urges them to gather solid evidence against Neeraj to expose the operation. The alliance among the trio deepens as they prepare for the next move.

    Where
    Mumbai
  12. Kushboo alive and at risk

    Deepak reveals Kushboo is still alive, changing the perception of the threat and giving them a potential witness. Deva demands a meeting with Kushboo to confirm the truth and plan their next steps. Robo and his men locate them, leading to Kushboo's death just after giving birth to her son.

  13. The money transfer unfolds

    Deva helps a lorry driver unload crores of money from Narayan's house, placing the cash in front of Neeraj's own house. The bold move exposes the scale of the crime and shifts momentum toward Deva's side. Neeraj's desperation grows as his wealth starts to crumble.

    Where
    Front of Neeraj's house, Mumbai
  14. Neeraj's downfall

    Neeraj confronts Deva and refuses to reform, leading to a brutal fight in a garbage landfill. Deva defeats Neeraj, ending his immediate threat and securing a measure of justice. Meanwhile, Sidappa seals another deal for an oil rig, signaling that the wealth machine will keep turning.

    Where
    Garbage landfill
  15. Kuberaa: a new beginning in Tirupati

    To close the circle, Deva brings Kushboo's son to Tirupati, where a beggar names him Kuberaa as a symbol of a new beginning. The film closes with a ray of hope that the beggars will receive basic necessities and a chance to rebuild their lives. Tirupati becomes a place of redemption tying together the human cost of the oil scheme.

    Where
    Tirupati

Last updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:21

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Timeline questions answered

Kuberaa Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Kuberaa (2025): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Deepak agree to work with Neeraj despite being an ex-CBI officer?

Deepak is an ex-CBI officer who was imprisoned for refusing to bow to corruption. Although not driven by greed, he has no real choice but to work with Neeraj when approached. Neeraj uses Deepak's precarious position, being in prison with limited options, to pull him into the scheme, testing Deepak's ethics and forcing him into a moral compromise.

  • deepak tej
  • neeraj mitra
  • ex-cbi officer
  • money laundering
  • corruption
Q2

Why are beggars used as fronts for the money laundering operation?

Neeraj needs legitimate-looking business figures to act as benamis (proxy owners) to hide the money trail. Beggars from different corners of the country are gathered because they are vulnerable, have no legal identities that would draw scrutiny, and can be easily controlled. Deepak trains them to pose as business owners running fake companies that shuffle funds between their names.

  • beggars
  • benamis
  • money laundering
  • fake companies
  • neeraj mitra
Q3

Why does Deva Kalam decide to escape from the operation?

Deva escapes after learning about a possible iris-scan procedure that would seal the fate of the beggars once their tasks are completed. This revelation makes him realize that Neeraj plans to kill all the beggars to eliminate loose ends. Additionally, Deva is already wary of Robo s cruel treatment and the exploitation of Kushboo, which motivates his decision to flee.

  • deva kalam
  • escape
  • iris scan
  • neeraj mitra
  • beggars
Q4

What is the iris-scan procedure mentioned in the movie?

The iris-scan is a biometric procedure that would identify and track the beggars, essentially marking them for elimination once they served their purpose in the money laundering scheme. Learning that Neeraj intended to use this technology to locate and kill them is what prompts Deva to flee, triggering the manhunt that drives the second half of the film.

  • iris scan
  • biometric
  • beggars
  • elimination
  • neeraj mitra
Q5

Why does Deepak eventually turn against Neeraj?

Deepak s transformation occurs when he witnesses Neeraj's true cruelty, specifically the plan to kill the beggars and the subsequent violence against them. When forced to kill the sub-inspector to protect the truth, Deepak realizes the depth of Neeraj's inhumanity. He then reforms and agrees to help Deva and Sameera expose the full operation, choosing conscience over coercion.

Foreshadowing: Deepak s former bond with Neeraj s late brother Uppuli hints at his capacity for loyalty, which makes his eventual betrayal more impactful.

  • deepak tej
  • neeraj mitra
  • transformation
  • betrayal
  • expose operation
Q6

What happens to Kushboo in the movie?

Kushboo, one of the beggars working in the operation, becomes pregnant during her captivity. Robo exploits her vulnerable state, and when Deva intervenes to protect her, the group s fragile alliance begins to fracture. Later, Robo and his men locate Deva and the others, and Kushboo dies just after giving birth to her son, a devastating outcome that underscores the human cost of the scheme.

  • kushboo
  • pregnancy
  • robo
  • death
  • beggars
Q7

How does Deva Kalam expose Neeraj s criminal operation?

Deva orchestrates a bold move by helping a lorry driver unload crores of money from Narayan Gaikwad s house and places it squarely in front of Neeraj's own doorstep. This public exposure of the stolen wealth becomes undeniable evidence of the crime, shifting momentum toward Deva s side and forcing Neeraj into a confrontation.

  • deva kalam
  • money exposure
  • neeraj mitra
  • narayan gaikwad
  • evidence
Q8

How does Neeraj meet his end in the film?

After the money is exposed, Neeraj confronts Deva and refuses to reform. A brutal fight erupts in a garbage landfill, a stark symbol of the moral rot at the heart of his operation. Deva defeats Neeraj in this confrontation, ending the immediate threat. Meanwhile, Minister Sidappa survives and renegotiates another deal for the oil rig, showing that systemic corruption persists.

  • neeraj mitra
  • death
  • garbage landfill
  • deva kalam
  • fight
Q9

Why is Kushboo s son named Kuberaa?

After Kushboo dies in childbirth, Deva brings her son to Tirupati, where a beggar names him Kuberaa. The name Kubera (lord of wealth) serves as a symbol of new beginning and hope, the suggestion that even the smallest good can seed real change. It also ties back to the film title and represents the beggar network s resilience despite exploitation.

  • kushboo son
  • kuberaa
  • tirupati
  • new beginning
  • hope
Q10

Why does Deva Kalam meet Sameera while on the run?

While fleeing from Neeraj and Robo s manhunt, Deva encounters Sameera, a woman stranded in Mumbai after a fallout with her lover. They form a bond based on mutual need for shelter and survival. Sameera offers Deva a humane anchor amid the chaos, and together they navigate the danger while working to expose Neeraj s operation.

  • sameera
  • deva kalam
  • run
  • survival
  • bond
Q11

What is a benami in the context of the movie?

A benami is a proxy or front person who holds assets or runs businesses on someone else's behalf to hide the true owner. In the film, Deepak converts beggars into benamis by founding fake companies that shuttle funds between their names, allowing Neeraj to launder money through seemingly legitimate business fronts while keeping his own identity hidden.

  • benami
  • proxy
  • money laundering
  • fake companies
  • deepak tej
Q12

Why is Robo so cruel to the beggars in the operation?

Robo serves as Neeraj s enforcer, keeping the four beggars under tight control to ensure the operation stays secret. His brutal treatment, including taking one of Khelu s teeth after a theft, demonstrates the extreme measures used to maintain discipline and prevent any of the beggars from betraying the scheme. Robo represents the violent exploitation inherent in Neeraj s criminal enterprise.

  • robo
  • beggars
  • cruelty
  • control
  • enforcer

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