"This is Gautham Tinnanuri's 'Kingdom'": Vijay Deverakonda praises director at pre-release event

Time of India

6 days ago

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Vijay Deverakonda
will be next seen in the upcoming spy action thriller, 'Kingdom', directed by 'Jersey' fame Gowtham Tinnanuri. Recently, during the film's pre-release event, the actor shared the effort put in by the entire team and specifically the director, saying, "This is Gautham Tinnanuri's Kingdom" and doesn't belong to him alone.
As per a 123Telugu report, the event was held in Hyderabad. "This film is Gautham's vision from day one. He has been completely focused on this project and is still working on it, perfecting every detail," the 'Liger' actor said, stepping away from the spotlight to shine it on his director.
'Kushi' actor gets emotional
With the release of 'Kingdom' just two days away, Vijay opened up about the excitement and pressure he's feeling. "There's a bit of nervousness, but we've made a good film, and the whole team is happy," he shared.
Speaking directly to his loyal fanbase, he added, "You are the biggest blessing in my life. Whether my films are hits or flops, your love never changes. This time, we are bringing you the hit you've been waiting for.
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A musical treat by Anirudh
The event also featured a live performance by music director
Anirudh Ravichander
. Vijay called the collaboration with the 'Hukum' composer a dream collaboration.
Acknowledging the cast and crew
Vijay also shared words about his co-stars, including Bhagyashree Borse and senior actors Satya Dev and Venkatesh. "Satya Dev truly felt like a brother on set. He is not just a great actor but also a wonderful person," he noted. He also extended his gratitude to producer Naga Vamsi for backing the project wholeheartedly and to the entire technical team for their effort.
The film will be released in theatres on July 31, 2025, in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi. The Hindi version is titled 'Samarajya'.