Movie Name: Kingdom
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Vijay Devarakonda, Satyadev, Bhagyashree Borse, Manish Chaudhari, and Others
Director: Gowtham Tinnanuri
Produced By: Suryadevara Naga Vamsi
Release Date: 31st July 2025
Vijay Devarakonda’s Kingdom, directed by Gowtham Tinnanuri, arrived in theatres today amidst good buzz. The film’s trailer, pre-release event with Anirudh’s energetic performance, and the unit’s confident speeches raised the buzz among audiences. Now, let us find out if the film’s confidence turned out to be true or not in our review.
Story:
Kingdom tells the tale of Soori (Vijay Deverakonda), an ordinary cop who finds himself on a secret mission. The main storyline revolves around how this mission ties into his brother Siva (Satyadev) and their reunion.
Performances:
Vijay Deverakonda gives a heartfelt performance. His portrayal of Soori in Kingdom feels so natural. Satyadev plays Hero’s brother, Siva, and gives an amazing performance. He fits the role perfectly, and his presence boosts the movie.
Bhagyashree Borse takes on a unique role that’s different from the usual leading lady parts, and she is fine in her limited screen time.
The supporting cast does a decent job in their short roles, but none shine since their characters are pretty simple. Venkitesh plays the bad guy and delivers a good performance, though his character seems a bit typical
Analysis:
Kingdom is directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. The movie kicks off in a captivating British-era backdrop, pulling the audience in with its visuals and setup right from the start.
The introduction of the hero and the brother sentiment flashback is good. Then, the scene shifts to Sri Lanka, where the protagonist heads for a mission. There are some gloomy moments, but the pre-interval scenes between the villagers and the hero work well, and the first half definitely leaves a good impression.
The second half packs way more drama than the first. In a crucial episode, Satyadev’s character delivers some emotion, but it feels half-baked, as Gowtam misses a chance to amp up the tension for this episode.
Because of this, the required emotion or pain of the hero’s character does not resonate as it should. The climax is well done, and the action looks effective. It delivers a good visual effect. When it comes to the sequel hint, it does not feel forced, but it also lacks a thrilling hook.
Positives:
- Vijay Deverakonda’s Performance
- First Half
- Visuals/Anirudh’s Background Score
Negatives:
- Constant Slow Mode in the Narration
- Lacks the Required Emotion
- Not So Strong Villains
Kingdom Movie Review and Verdict:
Gowtam Tinnanuri’s Kingdom is a watchable action drama. The first half is stronger than the second. Vijay Deverakonda delivers a great performance throughout the film, and Satyadev is also commendable. While the film has some impressive moments, it does not completely realize its emotional depth.