Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom leaked online: Telugu spy thriller hit by piracy a day after its release
Kingdom leaked online
Kingdom, Vijay Deverakonda's first release of the year, has become the latest film to be hit by piracy. Pirated copies of the flick are going viral on various illegal torrent sites in various resolutions. Moreover, terms such as 'Kingdom full movie' and 'Kingdom download' are being searched widely.
Piracy is a major concern for the film industry. Previously, films such as Pushpa 2 and Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu too were affected by piracy after their release. Viewers are advised to avoid accessing pirated copies online. Encouraging piracy affects the box office performance of the films in question. Moreover, it exposes one to legal issues, malware, and even financial fraud. Therefore, fans should stick to legal means to watch their favourite films.
Kingdom review: What are critics saying?
Kingdom has received positive reviews with critics praising the performances. The Times of India gave it 3.5 stars out of 5 and highlighted that the intense narrative covered its minor flaws.
'It's a well-crafted action drama with emotional integrity and visual flair. Nitpicking aside, Kingdom delivers an impactful cinematic experience,' read a part of the review.
It remains to be seen whether the healthy word-of-mouth helps the Kingdom grow over the weekend.
About Kingdom
Kingdom is a spy thriller directed by Gowtam Tinnauri of Jersey fame. The film centres on a constable, played by Deverakonda, who is enlisted for a dangerous mission. The task takes a personal turn when his brother is drawn into a political situation in Sri Lanka. The cast includes Satyadev and Bhagyashri Borse. Anirudh Ravichander serves as the music composer. This is Deverakonda's first release after The Family Star, which hit the screens in 2024 and bombed at the box office.
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