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Economic Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
'Kingdom' X reviews out: Netizens praise Vijay Deverakonda's performance, pan film's 'absurd' second half
Agencies Early Buzz Builds Around Vijay Deverakonda's 'Kingdom' as Fans React to Action Thriller On July 31, 2025, the Telugu-language spy action film Kingdom, headlined by Vijay Deverakonda, officially hit the big screen. As the film began its theatrical journey, it quickly drew attention from both critics and audiences, thanks in part to a wave of fan screenings and premiere shows. These early viewings were largely attended by devoted followers of Deverakonda and fans of high-stakes thrillers, who wasted no time sharing their thoughts across various online platforms—especially X (formerly known as Twitter), where brief yet animated reactions poured in almost media was abuzz with early praise, mixed feedback, and detailed breakdowns. Initial impressions highlighted the film's compelling start, noting that the opening scenes were both tightly crafted and visually impressive. Many early viewers found the narrative engaging despite minor issues with pacing, appreciating the film's consistent energy and technical strength. Several posts emphasized that the film laid solid groundwork for what promised to be a powerful and impactful second half. — anandhumanoj666 (@anandhumanoj666) Among the most talked-about elements were Vijay Deverakonda's intense screen presence and Anirudh Ravichander's rousing background score. Audiences praised the actor for delivering a performance filled with emotional depth and physical dynamism, calling it one of his most commanding roles to date. Anirudh's music, known for its energetic and immersive quality, elevated the experience further, with many describing the soundtrack as electrifying, though a few felt it didn't quite live up to his previous benchmark in Loki. — IamPrashanthCB (@IamPrashanthCB) — singhmonumoni (@singhmonumoni) — vamsireddi_07 (@vamsireddi_07) Fans also acknowledged the film's supporting cast, particularly Satyadev, who added emotional weight to the storyline. Bhagyashri Borse, though present in a limited number of scenes, received positive mentions for her on-screen presence. Several users expressed disappointment, however, that the much-anticipated 'Hridayam' track, which had gained popularity during promotional runs, didn't feature prominently in the final opinions on the film's second half were divided. While some lauded the intense boat sequence and felt the second half delivered high-octane moments and emotional payoffs, others criticized it for relying too heavily on dramatic high points without sufficient narrative logic. A few fans advised against drawing comparisons between Kingdom and larger-than-life action films like KGF, stating that Kingdom had its own tonal and storytelling viewer remarked that while the first half was decently paced and managed to hold interest, the second portion became increasingly implausible and stretched, particularly as the film approached its climax. Others found the film enjoyable as a complete package but were vocal about certain overused tropes and elevated heroism that seemed excessive. — chandler999999 (@chandler999999) — akhillreddy (@akhillreddy) — TheVincible (@TheVincible) Despite the varied feedback, the general sentiment leaned positive, especially among fans of Deverakonda, who celebrated his performance as a return to form. The film's technical finesse—led by cinematographer Girish Gangadharan in collaboration with Jomon T. John and editor Naveen Nooli—also received favorable nods, contributing to the film's polished, cinematic and written by Gowtam Tinnanuri, Kingdom marks a new chapter in Telugu action cinema and is envisioned as the opening installment of a two-part saga. The project was officially revealed in January 2023 with the tentative title VD12. The final title, Kingdom, was confirmed in February commenced in June 2023 and included shooting schedules across various Indian locations such as Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Kerala, along with international segments in Sri Lanka. Backed by producers Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, the film blends espionage, patriotism, and action into a high-stakes cinematic Ravichander, reuniting with Tinnanuri after their successful collaboration on Jersey, composed the music. The film's musical promotions kicked off with a teaser track in March 2025, followed by singles 'Hridayam Lopala' in May and 'Anna Antene' in July. While these songs fueled excitement pre-release, reactions to their use in the actual film have been essence, Kingdom debuted to enthusiastic and vocal audiences, sparking lively conversation around its performances, music, visuals, and plot. Whether unanimously celebrated or constructively critiqued, one thing is certain—Vijay Deverakonda's latest outing has everyone talking.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kingdom' X reviews out: Netizens praise Vijay Deverakonda's performance, pan film's 'absurd' second half
— anandhumanoj666 (@anandhumanoj666) — IamPrashanthCB (@IamPrashanthCB) — singhmonumoni (@singhmonumoni) — chandler999999 (@chandler999999) — akhillreddy (@akhillreddy) — TheVincible (@TheVincible) Behind the Scenes of 'Kingdom' On July 31, 2025, the Telugu-language spy action film Kingdom, headlined by Vijay Deverakonda, officially hit the big screen. As the film began its theatrical journey, it quickly drew attention from both critics and audiences, thanks in part to a wave of fan screenings and premiere shows. These early viewings were largely attended by devoted followers of Deverakonda and fans of high-stakes thrillers, who wasted no time sharing their thoughts across various online platforms—especially X (formerly known as Twitter), where brief yet animated reactions poured in almost media was abuzz with early praise, mixed feedback, and detailed breakdowns. Initial impressions highlighted the film's compelling start, noting that the opening scenes were both tightly crafted and visually impressive. Many early viewers found the narrative engaging despite minor issues with pacing, appreciating the film's consistent energy and technical strength. Several posts emphasized that the film laid solid groundwork for what promised to be a powerful and impactful second the most talked-about elements were Vijay Deverakonda's intense screen presence and Anirudh Ravichander's rousing background score. Audiences praised the actor for delivering a performance filled with emotional depth and physical dynamism, calling it one of his most commanding roles to date. Anirudh's music, known for its energetic and immersive quality, elevated the experience further, with many describing the soundtrack as electrifying, though a few felt it didn't quite live up to his previous benchmark in also acknowledged the film's supporting cast, particularly Satyadev, who added emotional weight to the storyline. Bhagyashri Borse, though present in a limited number of scenes, received positive mentions for her on-screen presence. Several users expressed disappointment, however, that the much-anticipated 'Hridayam' track, which had gained popularity during promotional runs, didn't feature prominently in the final opinions on the film's second half were divided. While some lauded the intense boat sequence and felt the second half delivered high-octane moments and emotional payoffs, others criticized it for relying too heavily on dramatic high points without sufficient narrative logic. A few fans advised against drawing comparisons between Kingdom and larger-than-life action films like KGF, stating that Kingdom had its own tonal and storytelling viewer remarked that while the first half was decently paced and managed to hold interest, the second portion became increasingly implausible and stretched, particularly as the film approached its climax. Others found the film enjoyable as a complete package but were vocal about certain overused tropes and elevated heroism that seemed the varied feedback, the general sentiment leaned positive, especially among fans of Deverakonda, who celebrated his performance as a return to form. The film's technical finesse—led by cinematographer Girish Gangadharan in collaboration with Jomon T. John and editor Naveen Nooli—also received favorable nods, contributing to the film's polished, cinematic and written by Gowtam Tinnanuri, Kingdom marks a new chapter in Telugu action cinema and is envisioned as the opening installment of a two-part saga. The project was officially revealed in January 2023 with the tentative title VD12. The final title, Kingdom, was confirmed in February commenced in June 2023 and included shooting schedules across various Indian locations such as Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Kerala, along with international segments in Sri Lanka. Backed by producers Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, the film blends espionage, patriotism, and action into a high-stakes cinematic Ravichander, reuniting with Tinnanuri after their successful collaboration on Jersey, composed the music. The film's musical promotions kicked off with a teaser track in March 2025, followed by singles 'Hridayam Lopala' in May and 'Anna Antene' in July. While these songs fueled excitement pre-release, reactions to their use in the actual film have been essence, Kingdom debuted to enthusiastic and vocal audiences, sparking lively conversation around its performances, music, visuals, and plot. Whether unanimously celebrated or constructively critiqued, one thing is certain—Vijay Deverakonda's latest outing has everyone talking.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Maaman OTT Release: When and where to watch Soori, Aishwarya Lekshmi starrer family drama movie online
Maaman, starring Soori and Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead roles, hit the big screens on May 16, 2025. Following speculations on its OTT release, the family drama flick is finally hitting the streaming space. When and where to watch Maaman Maaman is slated to begin streaming from August 28, 2025, on the OTT platform ZEE5. The official update was made by the streaming platform itself. Earlier, Soori himself had confirmed that the satellite and digital rights were bought by ZEE Network, with an official date for its streaming being finalized now. Official trailer and plot of Maaman Maaman features the story of Inba, a young man who takes extreme care of his sister Girija, who is struggling to have a child after 10 years of marriage. Upon finally giving birth to her son, Nilan, his maternal uncle, Inba, prioritizes him over everything else. Meanwhile, Inba and his sister's gynec Rekha fall in love, leading to their marriage years later. However, despite tying the knot, his nephew Nilan often comes in between them, leading the couple to be unable to have private moments for themselves. Multiple instances of this led the couple to have an outburst, with Inba's sister Girija even misunderstanding Rekha. Finally, Inba and his nephew drift apart, leaving Nilan experiencing fits. What happens to the bond shared by Inba and Nilan, and does the former manage to balance his love life along with his family life, forms the entire story. Cast and crew of Maaman Maaman is headlined by Soori with actors like Rajkiran, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Swasika as Girija, Master Prageeth Sivan, Baba Bhaskar, Bala Saravanan, Jayaprakash, Viji Chandrasekhar, Geetha Kailasam, and many more in key roles. The film even has Tamil actor Vimal in a cameo appearance. The film is directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj, who penned the screenplay based on a story by Soori himself. With Hridayam fame Hesham Abdul Wahab himself composing the tracks and background scores, the film had Dinesh Purushothaman and Ganesh Siva handling the cinematography and editing.
New Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Vineeth Sreenivasan's next titled Karam, first look out
Noble began his career in films by being part of the production of Jacobinte Swargarajyam, Aravindante Athidhikal, and Helen. Helen, which he co-wrote, marked his debut as a lead actor. He also played brief roles in Hridayam, Mukundan Unni Associates, and Philip's. Karam stars Audrey Miriam and Reshma Sebastian as the female leads. Manoj K Jayan, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Babu Raj, Vishnu G Varrier, and Johny Antony will be seen in supporting roles.
NDTV
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Mohanlal's Daughter Vismaya To Make Her Acting Debut. Proud Father Shares Poster
New Delhi: Superstar Mohanlal's daughter Vismaya will make her debut in films with Thudakkam. The proud father shared the film's first poster on his X handle. The film has been directed by Jude Anthany Joseph and produced by Antony Perumbavoor. What's Happening On Tuesday, Mohanlal shared the first look poster of the film and wrote an emotional note. It read, "Dear Mayakutty, may your "Thudakkam" be just the first step in a lifelong love affair with cinema. #Thudakkam Written and Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph and Produced by Antony Perumbavoor, Aashirvad Cinemas #VismayaMohanlal." The post drew many reactions from the Internet. Most of the social media users congratulated Mohanlal on his post. Dear Mayakutty, may your "Thudakkam" be just the first step in a lifelong love affair with cinema. #Thudakkam Written and Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph and Produced by Antony Perumbavoor, Aashirvad Cinemas #VismayaMohanlal @antonyperumbavoor @aashirvadcine … — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) July 1, 2025 Mohanlal's Personal Life Mohanlal married Suchitra in 1988 and they have two children - actor Pranav and Vismaya. Mohanlal's son, Pranav Mohanlal, made his debut as a child actor with a minor role in Onnaman (2002). He made his debut as a leading man in the drama titled Hridayam, which was released in 2022. A couple of weeks ago, Mohanlal announced that he would begin Drishyam 3 shooting simultaneously with Ajay Devgn's Hindi version of the film. In A Nutshell Mohanlal's daughter Vismaya will make her acting debut in films. The superstar shared the film's poster and wrote an encouraging note.
