
‘Kingdom' trailer creates huge buzz
The trailer delivers a gripping mix of high-octane action and deeply emotional storytelling. At its heart lies the intense bond between Vijay's Suri and Satyadev's Siva, whose chemistry lends the film an emotional depth rarely seen in action dramas. Vijay Deverakonda's performance stands out with raw intensity, emotional vulnerability, and commanding screen presence, already earning praise as one of his best in recent years.
Director Gowtam Tinnanuri infuses Kingdom with his signature storytelling finesse, blending drama with impactful emotions. The sharp, seamless editing by Navin Nooli enhances the narrative's rhythm, keeping the viewer hooked.
Adding another layer of brilliance is Anirudh Ravichander's riveting background score, which builds on his previous musical hits like Anna Antene and Hridayam Lopala. The cinematography by Jomon T. John and Girish Gangadharan captures the grand scale and mood of the story perfectly.
With all elements aligning—from cast and crew to story and sound—Kingdom is poised to be a blockbuster when it hits theatres on July 31
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Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Kingdom box office collection day 5: Vijay Deverakonda film shows further dip, yet to touch ₹50 crore
Kingdom box office collection day 5: Gowtam Tinnanuri's Vijay Deverakonda, Satyadev, Venkitesh and Bhagyashri Borse-starrer Kingdom was released in theatres last Thursday. The film received mixed reviews but had a decent first weekend. After the 72.97% dip the film showed on Monday, it showed a further dip on Tuesday. Kingdom box office collection day 5: Vijay Deverakonda and Bhagyashri Borse's still from the film. Kingdom box office collection According to Sacnilk, Kingdom made an estimated ₹1.29 crore net in India on day 5, taking its total collection to ₹44.19 crore by Tuesday. The film registered an opening of ₹18 crore on 31 July, showing a dip on Friday but maintaining steady on Saturday and Sunday with ₹7.5 crore, ₹6.67 crore, and ₹7.50 crore collections, respectively. This takes its first weekend collection to ₹40.90 crore net and ₹48.15 crore gross in India. On Monday, Kingdom brought in ₹2 crore. Kingdom has performed better than Vijay's previous films, Liger, which made ₹41.17 crore, and The Family Star, which made ₹18.25 crore in India. It has yet to beat Kushi, which made ₹48.26 crore net in India in its lifetime. About Kingdom Kingdom tells the story of a police constable named Suri (Vijay) who agrees to go on an undercover mission in Sri Lanka in hopes of finding his long-lost brother Siva (Satyadev). He soon finds himself embroiled not only in the middle of a war against a dangerous cartel by the Indian government, but also trying to prove his trustworthiness to the immigrant tribesmen his brother thinks of as family. The film ends by setting up the story for a sequel. Venkitesh plays a member of the cartel called Murugan, while Bhagyashri plays Dr Madhu in the film. It remains to be seen if Kingdom will have a fruitful run at the box office and how much it collects in its first week.


Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Kingdom OTT release: When and where to watch Vijay Deverakonda starrer Telugu action-drama online?
Expected Release Date and Platform Extre Scenes In OTT version Kingdom Plot and Characters Cast and Crew Kingdom, the Telugu-language action-drama headlined by Vijay Deverakonda and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, was released in theatres on July 31, 2025. With strong buzz surrounding its digital release, fans are now eager to catch the film online. Though the OTT release date is yet to be officially announced by the makers, reports suggest that Netflix has secured the streaming to reports cited by Deccan Chronicle, Kingdom is expected to premiere on Netflix towards the end of August 2025, around four weeks after its theatrical debut. This relatively short gap is partly due to the film's Hindi version not receiving a major theatrical rollout, especially in multiplex chains, making a quicker OTT release the production team and Netflix have not yet confirmed the digital release date, fans are already marking their calendars in anticipation of the film's arrival on the the OTT version of Kingdom is likely to feature content not included in the theatrical release. During a success event for the film, producer Naga Vamsi hinted at the absence of a song and a fight scene in theatres, without going into detail. Later, director Gowtam Tinnanuri shared with Telugu media that a romantic track titled 'Hridayam Lopala' and a carnival action sequence—both featured in early promotions—were omitted from the final theatrical per 123Telugu, he confirmed that these segments may be restored in the digital version, giving fans a more complete and immersive narrative experience. This move is expected to boost rewatch value on the platform and may attract those who felt the theatrical cut was missing key emotional or action-driven revolves around Surya "Suri", a police constable portrayed by Vijay Deverakonda, who is recruited for an undercover operation. His mission takes a personal turn when he discovers that the criminal network he's infiltrating is headed by his estranged brother, Siva (played by Satyadev).Set against the politically sensitive landscape of Sri Lanka, the story intertwines themes of familial conflict, loyalty, and covert operations. The film's intense emotional arcs and espionage backdrop have laid the groundwork for a larger cinematic universe, with speculation of a prequel already making Vijay Deverakonda and Satyadev, the film also features Bhagyashri Borse in the female lead, supported by Ayyappa P. Sharma, Manish Chaudhari, Goparaju Ramana, and Baburaj. The film's soundtrack is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, and it is produced by Naga Vamsi S and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune 4 Cinemas.


News18
4 hours ago
- News18
Hansika Motwani Deletes Wedding Photos With Sohael, Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom Faces Protests
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