Rashmika Mandanna Cheers For Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom, Calls Teaser ‘Fire'
The release date announcement came with a brand-new promo that has left fans buzzing with excitement.
Vijay Deverakonda's much-awaited action thriller Kingdom has finally locked its release date, July 31. Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the Telugu-language spy action thriller showcases the Arjun Reddy star in a brand-new, rugged avatar. The release date announcement came with a brand-new promo that has left fans buzzing with excitement.
One of the first to react to the teaser was Rashmika Mandanna, who is rumoured to be dating Vijay. She took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, 'This is fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 All the bestest to the whole team! Have a greaaaaaatttt feeling about this one. July 31st is going to be a big celebration!"
Fans couldn't help but gush over Rashmika's gesture. One user wrote, 'His constant supporter," while another said, 'Rash, please do a promotional video with Vijay. I want to see you both together."
This is 🔥🔥🔥💥All the bestest to the whole team! ❤️Have a greaaaaaatttt feeling about this one 💃🏻💃🏻💥July 31st is going to be a big celebration!❤️💃🏻 @TheDeverakonda @gowtam19 @anirudhofficial @vamsi84 https://t.co/uUr8Ez5G1w — Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) July 7, 2025
The film stars Vijay Deverakonda alongside Bhagyashri Borse and Satyadev, and is backed by S. Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas. Touted to be a high-octane commercial entertainer, Kingdom was originally set to release on March 30 but was delayed due to production-related hurdles.
With its new release date locked, the teaser highlights action-packed sequences, suspenseful moments, and Gowtam Tinnanuri's distinctive storytelling style—ensuring this spy thriller will be a big-ticket spectacle.
Meanwhile, Rashmika is also in the spotlight for another reason. The Pushpa star recently faced backlash after she claimed in an interview that she was the first actress from Coorg to enter the film industry. 'In the Coorg community, nobody has ever entered the film industry. I think I am the first one… People were extremely judgy," she said in the now-viral Mojo Story interview.
Netizens were quick to correct her. Several users highlighted the legacy of actresses from Coorg, including Kannada star Prema. One post read, '@iamRashmika Have you ever heard the name of actress #Prema?… Get it fixed."
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