Kingdom box office Day 3: Vijay Deverakonda's film sees mild recovery on Saturday
Ahead of the release, actress Rashmika Mandanna, who is rumoured to be dating Vijay Deverakonda, expressed her excitement on social media. She lauded the film on X, saying, "I can't wait for the 31st now! We can see the fire @TheDeverakonda You three geniuses!! I am very very curious to see what you guys have created together. @gowtam19 @anirudhofficial can't waittttt!!!!!! #KingdomOnJuly31st - let's gooooo! (sic)."
'Kingdom' is produced by Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Creations, and Srikara Studios. Apart from Vijay Deverakonda, the film features Bhayashri Borse, Satyadev, Venkitesh, Manish Chaudhari and Baburaj among others.The Gowtam Tinnanuri-directorial received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. - EndsMust Watch
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