Kingdom: Who is Bhagyashri Borse? Vijay Deverakonda's heroine has a strong connection with Ajay Devgn

Time of India

13 hours ago

Bhagyashri Borse will soon be seen opposite Vijay Deverakonda in Kingdom, one of the biggest releases of the year. It is slated to hit the screens on July 31 and has created a buzz in the industry with its intense trailer. It also marks Vijay's first collaboration with Bhagyashri, who is regarded as one of Telugu cinema's bright upcoming stars.
Born in 1999 in Aurangabad, the self-confessed Shah Rukh Khan fan made her acting debut with the Hindi film Yaariyaan 2 (2023). The young lady was also seen in Chandu Champion with Kartik Aaryan, which did not do well at the box office. Thereafter, she entered Telugu cinema with Mr Bachchan (2024). The film flopped but Bhagyashri emerged as a sensation with her bold screen presence. Interestingly, Mr Bachchan had a special connection with Ajay Devgn.
Bhagyashri Borse's first Telugu movie was a remake of Raid
Bhagyashri Borse, Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom co-star, made her Tollywood debut with Mr Bachchan. The film was a remake of Ajay Devgn's Raid (2018). Mr Bachchan featured her as the leading lady opposite Ravi Teja and was released last August.
Much like Raid, it centred on an Income Tax officer who is tasked with the responsibility of conducting a raid on the mansion of a local political leader. However, unlike Devgn's version, it featured commercial elements and a full-fledged romantic sub-plot. Mr Bachchan was directed by Harish Shankar and also featured Jagapathi Babu in a key role. It failed to meet the standards set by the Bollywood hit and ended up being a disaster. Shot on a budget of Rs 70 crore, Mr Bachchan earned just Rs 7 crore in its full run (as per Pinkvilla) and also received negative reviews with critics panning the treatment.
Are you ready for Kingdom?
Coming to the present, Kingdom has the potential to be a game-changer for Bhagyashri. The spy thriller is directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri of Jersey fame. According to reports in the Telugu media, she has a 'meaty' role in the film and it will add depth to the narrative. The plot centres on a constable (played by Vijay Deverakonda) who goes on a mission to rescue/find his brother.
Satyadev plays the Arjun Reddy star's brother in the film and something happens to him in Sri Lanka. Kingdom is produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya. Anirudh Ravichander serves as the music director.
Kingdom is set to hit the screens on July 31.