Manish Choudhary Joins Vijay Deverakonda in New Film Kingdom
's upcoming pan-India film Kingdom.
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Directed by Jersey fame
, Kingdom has been quietly generating buzz, with it's recent trailer. We have learnt that Choudhary plays an integral part in the movie. Speaking exclusively to us, the seasoned actor confirmed, 'I'm playing a pivotal role in this project. All I can share is that the character holds a significant place in the story — the narrative doesn't quite move forward without him. As an actor, it brought a different kind of energy and challenged me in ways I hadn't experienced before.
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While he aren't certain whether Choudhary's character will be grey or not, it is an integral part. The actor has also won acclaim for his roles in Aarya, Bombay Begums, and Mumbai Meri Jaan, and was recently seen in Vivek Soni's Aap Jaisa Koi featuring Fatima Sana Shaikh and R Madhavan.
On working with Vijay Deverakonda, Choudhary said the process was seamless: 'It was a good experience overall. We didn't need to go into too much discussion — working together felt smooth and easy. There was a certain flow on set, and that always makes things better. Sometimes, it's just about being present and letting the scenes unfold naturally, and that's exactly how it was with Vijay," the actor concluded.
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