No VFX Spectacle, Yet Why Is Sekhar Kammula So Respected?

Director Sekhar Kammula’s Kuberaa is out, and the film is making serious noise across social media.

It’s been a while since a story-driven film sparked this kind of reaction online.

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But let’s be clear—did Sekhar Kammula deliver a perfect or all-time great film? No. Kuberaa has its flaws and rough edges.

Yet, people can’t stop talking about it.

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And more importantly, they can’t stop praising the man behind it.

In an era where trolling is the norm, the amount of respect Kammula is receiving is remarkable.

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Shekhar Kammula’s impact goes beyond just his films.

His off-screen body language and public demeanor are as genuine as his storytelling.

That sincerity reflects in his work, and it’s one of the key reasons he stands apart.

He’s one of the very few directors in today’s highly negative, trolling-driven social media space who has no real haters.

His films are sincere—just like him.

What sets him apart? He doesn’t chase trends—and he never has.

Even with Kuberaa, he didn’t follow the current wave of VFX spectacles, world-building hype, or throw in extreme boldness and ***ity for theatrical high.

There’s not a single “hit formula” element in this film. Instead, he stuck to what he has always believed in: human emotions.
Only this time, he explored them in a more serious and intense space.

Kammula returned after a four-year gap, and many expected him to be outdated—as often happens with Telugu directors at this stage of their careers.

But he proved everyone wrong. He came back with upgraded writing, a fresh plot, and a voice that felt current without being trendy. That’s the key reason he’s winning so much praise, even with a film that isn’t flawless.

And above all, he’s earning deep respect—something even directors with 500- 1000 crore hit films struggle to achieve these days.

If you look at his career, he has always stayed rooted: relatable themes, organic writing, and grounded storytelling.

That’s what built his brand. That’s what built the loyalty.

He may take another 2–4 years before his next film, but the impact of Kuberaa will carry forward.

When his next movie is announced, it will instantly generate m***ive buzz. That’s how true impact works.