The eagerly anticipated film ‘Kingdom’, starring Vijay Deverakonda, was released in theaters on July 31. The cast also includes Satyadev, Bhagyashri Borse, and Venkitesh in key roles. Directed by Gowtham Tinnanuri, known for his work on ‘Jersey’ and ‘Malli Raava’, the film features Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead. Initially, ‘Kingdom’ performed well at the box office due to strong audience attendance, though it gradually declined amid mixed reviews. For fans who missed its theatrical run, ‘Kingdom’ is now available for streaming on Netflix in five languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, complete with English subtitles. The film had a four-week theatrical run, and viewers can now enjoy it from home.
Netflix audiences are keen to see if ‘Kingdom’, featuring Vijay Deverakonda, will have a successful streaming performance. Directed by Gowtham Tinnanuri and produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Playhouses, the film includes a soundtrack by Anirudh Ravichander. The cast also features Satyadev, Venkitesh, Bhoomi Shetty, and Manish Chaudhari. This action-drama came at a pivotal time in Vijay Deverakonda’s career, coinciding with the eighth anniversary of his cult classic ‘Arjun Reddy’ and the third anniversary of his Bollywood debut in ‘Liger’, which received mixed reviews. ‘Kingdom’ garnered mixed audience feedback and concluded its global box office run with a total of ₹82.02 crore. Reports suggest that a sequel may be in development.
The film faced controversy regarding its depiction of Sri Lankan Tamils, leading members of Naam Thamizhar Katchi (NTK) to protest outside theaters in Tiruchy, demanding a ban. In response, the Madras High Court confirmed that Tamil Nadu police would ensure security at cinema halls screening ‘Kingdom’ if necessary.