Vijay Deverakonda returns to the big screen with Kingdom, a gripping pan-India spy action thriller set against an emotional and historical backdrop. Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film blends high-stakes espionage with intense human drama and marks one of the most anticipated Telugu releases of the year.
🎬 Cast and Crew
- Director: Gowtam Tinnanuri
- Writers: Gowtam Tinnanuri & K. Vasanth Kumar
- Producers: S. Naga Vamsi, Sai Soujanya
- Production Houses: Sithara Entertainments, Fortune Four Creations, Srikara Studios
- Lead Actor: Vijay Deverakonda
- Lead Actress: Bhagyashri Borse
- Supporting Cast: Satyadev, Koushik Mahata
- Music Composer: Anirudh Ravichander
- Cinematographers: Girish Gangadharan, Jomon T. John
- Editor: Naveen Nooli
The film features a team of National Award-winning technicians, further raising expectations for quality storytelling and visual brilliance.
đź“– Plot and Story
Kingdom tells the story of a spy who finds himself caught in the crossfire of personal loyalty and political turmoil. With shades of rebellion, emotional sacrifice, and a mission larger than life, the film unfolds across multiple time periods. It promises to be an emotionally intense journey wrapped in edge-of-the-seat action.
🌍 Shooting Locations and Production
The film was launched in January 2023 under the working title VD12 and was later officially named Kingdom in February 2025. Major shooting schedules took place in:
- Hyderabad (Initial phase)
- Visakhapatnam (Key action sequences)
- Sri Lanka (Romantic song and outdoor scenes)
- Kerala (Final shoot phase)
Despite a shoulder injury to Vijay Deverakonda during filming, the production was nearly complete by November 2024.
🎞️ Trailer and First Look
The first look teaser released on February 12, 2025, generated massive buzz across social media. It featured multilingual voiceovers, indicating a full-fledged pan-India release. The official trailer, released in early June 2025, impressed fans with its scale, visuals, and Anirudh’s powerful background score.
🗓️ Release Date
Kingdom was initially scheduled for a March 2025 release but was postponed to May, and then officially rescheduled for July 4, 2025. However, due to post-production delays, there are strong indications the film may finally hit theaters on July 25, 2025.
đź“ş Digital and OTT Rights
Netflix has secured the digital streaming rights, ensuring Kingdom will reach a global audience shortly after its theatrical release.
🔍 Interesting Facts
- The film is planned as the first in a two-part series.
- “Hridayam Lopala,” the first single from the film, has already become a fan favorite.
- The film is releasing in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi, targeting a broad national audience.
- The director and lead actor both stressed that this is not just another action film—it carries deep emotional stakes and a rooted narrative.
âś… Final Words
With its scale, storytelling, and emotionally driven characters, Kingdom could redefine Vijay Deverakonda’s cinematic trajectory. This film has all the ingredients to become a blockbuster in both mass and critical circuits. For detailed reviews and box office performance after the release, don’t forget to keep visiting SSR Movies.
