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News18
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Is Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom A Two-Part Film? Here's What We Know
The film, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, stars Vijay Deverakonda in a never-before-seen role. Vijay Deverakonda is making a triumphant comeback to the big screen with Kingdom, a gripping action drama that will be released countrywide on July 31. The film, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, stars Vijay Deverakonda in a never-before-seen role. Amid all the buzz, the producer of the movie hinted at the film being a two-part story, increasing the anticipation among Vijay's fans. In conversation with GreatAndhra, producer Naga Vamsi revealed that Kingdom could be converted into a two-part movie. In fact, he acknowledged that the filmmakers had included justified links and conclusions in the next film, so that the following section of the film builds on these points. He said, 'We gave conclusions and justifications to all the links and opened them for Part 2. The entire film will go in a proper flow." The pan-India film will be released for the Hindi-speaking audience with a new title, Saamrajya. Kingdom is produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, with Aditya Bhatia from Adwise Movies and Atul Rajani presenting the Hindi version. The preview, which featured voiceovers by Jr NTR (Telugu), Suriya (Tamil), and Ranbir Kapoor (Hindi), received millions of views within hours of its release, highlighting its cross-language appeal. AA Films will release the Hindi-dubbed version in North India. Apart from Vijay, the film also stars Bhagyashri Borse and Satyadev in key roles. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music for the film, and Girish Gangadharan and Jomon T. John handled the cinematography. According to a recent Entertainment AF story, Vijay Deverakonda decided to refrain from promoting Kingdom for the time being after he was diagnosed with dengue fever. The report said that the actor will resume his pending promotional activities as soon as he is released from the hospital. First Published: July 21, 2025, 16:40 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gowtam Tinnanuri's 'Kingdom' in two parts: Vijay Deverakonda's spy thriller builds strong buzz
Vijay Deverakonda is all set to star in the upcoming spy action film 'Kingdom', directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri . The film is scheduled to release on July 31, 2025. Recently, the producer shared that Kingdom might be made in two parts. Vijay Deverakonda is teaming up with actress Bhagyashri Borse for the first time in director Gowtam Tinnanuri's upcoming spy action thriller 'Kingdom'. The film is now scheduled to release on July 31, 2025, after facing a few delays. As the makers gear up for promotions, an exciting update from the producer has caught everyone's attention. Naga Vamsi revealed that the film could be made in two parts In a recent interview with GreatAndhra, producer Naga Vamsi revealed that 'Kingdom' could possibly be made in two parts. He explained that the story has been written in a way that provides proper conclusions and leaves room for continuation. The structure is such that all the key elements in the first part flow naturally into the second. He said, 'We gave conclusions and justifications to all the links and opened them for Part 2. The entire film will go in a proper flow.' About the film 'Kingdom' is a big-budget action drama. Vijay Deverakonda plays the lead role of a cop. Bhagyashri Borse has been cast as the female lead, and Satyadev is expected to play Vijay's brother in the film. The music for the movie is composed by popular composer Anirudh Ravichander . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo A large part of the film has been shot in Sri Lanka. The digital rights of the film have already been sold to Netflix for a whopping Rs. 50 crores. Adding to the buzz, music composer Anirudh Ravichander, who got an early preview of the film, shared his thoughts. He said, 'I watched the film. It's very nice. Superb.' His positive review has added to the anticipation around Kingdom's release.
Pink Villa
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Will there be 2 parts to Gowtam Tinnanuri's Kingdom starring Vijay Deverakonda? Producer REVEALS
Vijay Deverakonda paired up opposite Bhagyashri Borse for the first time in Gowtam Tinnanuri's upcoming spy action thriller titled Kingdom. The movie is slated for a month-end release in July 2025, and its promotions are all set to begin. Amidst the excitement, the producer of the movie recently made an interesting revelation. Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom to have 2 parts? Speaking with GreatAndhra recently, producer Naga Vamsi spilled tea that Kingdom has the very possibility of being made into a 2-parter movie. In fact, he confirmed that the makers have incorporated justified links and conclusions into the upcoming movie, such that the next part of the film builds upon those points. In his words, 'We gave conclusions and justifications to all the links and opened them for Part 2. The entire film will go in a proper flow." Vijay Deverakonda got hospitalized ahead of Kingdom's release According to a previous report by Entertainment AF, Vijay Deverakonda was reportedly suffering from dengue. He had been hospitalized and had received treatment for the same. As a result, the actor chose to stay away from promoting Kingdom for the time being. The report also suggested that the actor will resume his pending promotional work once he is discharged from the hospital. Buzz about Kingdom's OTT rights A Deccan Chronicle report recently revealed that the OTT streaming rights of Vijay Deverakonda and Bhagyashri Borse's film were sold to Netflix for a substantial deal of Rs. 50 crores. That's not all. The massive streaming giant is also said to have acquired the OTT rights deal for another anticipated Telugu movie, Mass Jathara, featuring Ravi Teja. For the latter, the deal was closed at Rs. 20 crores. What is the first review of Kingdom? Anirudh Ravichander. He mentioned, 'I watched the film. It's very nice. Superb.'
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
#GameChangerRow: Shirish Reddy apologises for saying Ram Charan didn't call after film tanked
A day after drawing flak from Ram Charan 's fans over his remarks about the financial losses of Shankar 's Game Changer , producer Shirish Reddy issued a statement clarifying his intent and apologising for his comments. While speaking about the heavy losses incurred by the film, he said the actor hadn't even called to check in with the team post-release. His remarks prompted producer Dil Raju , Shirish's cousin and business partner, to provide a clarification for his comments. What happened? In an interview with Great Andhra, producer Shirish Reddy opened up about the financial toll Game Changer took on the production house. 'The cinema business is risky, and everyone knows that. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I don't even know what tomorrow holds for me. After the losses from Game Changer, we thought it was all over. Neither the hero nor the director helped us with the losses. Not even a courtesy call to ask how we were doing after the setbacks. As producers, we have to bear everything. I can't even put into words how huge the losses were, but Sankranthiki Vasthunam managed to cover about 60% of those losses,' he said. Shirish's comments quickly sparked controversy, with several fans of Ram Charan pointing out that earlier films like Nenokkadine and Saindhav also faced losses, leading to questions about why only Ram Charan's Game Changer is being singled out in recent discussions. Shirish's words were emotional, not malicious: Dil Raju Producer Dil Raju, addressed the controversy during a recent interview with 10TV News Telugu. 'This was Shirish's first time speaking to the media about these issues, and he became emotional discussing the financial strain. Some of the interviewer's questions were manipulative, and although his choice of words wasn't perfect, there was no ill intent.' Dil Raju also reflected on the behind-the-scenes challenges of Game Changer. 'Working with a director like Shankar came with certain limitations — restricted access to some aspects, which contributed to wastage, scheduling issues, and delays because he was held up with Indian 2,' he explained. He further clarified that while Shirish was focused on Sankranthiki Vasthunam, he personally worked closely with Ram Charan and Shankar. 'After RRR, Ram Charan prioritised Shankar's Game Changer. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Although we suggested he consider other projects, his immense respect for Shankar led him to fully commit to this one.' I sincerely apologise if I caused offense: Shirish clarifies Following the backlash, Shirish issued an apology on Tuesday. 'We had the full support and time of 'Global Star' Ram Charan for Game Changer. We share a close relationship with Megastar Chiranjeevi Garu's family, and would never say anything to damage their reputation. I sincerely apologise if anything I said caused offense,' he said in a statement issued by his team.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dil Raju clarifies, Shirish apologises for saying Ram Charan didn't call after Game Changer box office debacle
It might have been six months since Shankar's Ram Charan, SJ Suryah and Kiara Advani-starrer Game Changer hit screens and tanked, but it's all anyone can talk about now. Producers Dil Raju and Shirish are now facing flak from Mega fans for some comments made by the latter in a recent interview. They both offered clarifications. (Also Read: Producer Shirish says he thought their 'lives were over' after Ram Charan's Game Changer failure; no one offered help) Ram Charan in a still from Shankar's political drama Game Changer. In an interview with Great Andhra, Shirish mentioned that he thought their 'lives were over' after Game Changer, thankful that Venkatesh-starrer Sankranthiki Vasthunam saved the day. He also mentioned in the interview that neither Shankar nor Ram called them after the film failed at the box office. Chiranjeevi and Ram's fans were miffed at the suggestion that the actor had to call the producers. In a statement to the press, Shirish apologised and called it all a 'misunderstanding.' He wrote in Telugu, 'It is known that the words I spoke in an interview led to a misunderstanding on social media, and Mega fans were hurt by it. Global Star Ram Charan gave us his full time and support for the film Game Changer. We have had a close relationship with Megastar Chiranjeevi garu's family for many years. We do not speak in a way that would harm the reputation of Chiranjeevi garu, Ram Charan garu, and other Mega heroes. If my words have hurt anyone's feelings... please forgive me.' Dil Raju defends, clarifies Shirish's statement Shirish's brother Dil Raju defended him in an interview with 10 TV, also claiming that it was nothing more than a misunderstanding. He also stated that he was more involved in the making of Game Changer, while Shirish took care of Sankranthiki Vasthunam. Raju stated that he never pointed at Charan, pointing out that Indian 2 and 'lacking wavelength' with Shankar caused insignificant delays. 'Charan waited patiently through it all. But when Sankranthiki Vasthunam was a hit, I'm sure he must have felt bad. He chose not to do other films out of respect for Shankar, no matter how much time it took. Shirish gave an interview for the first time recently; he usually doesn't speak much. He got emotional about Sankranthiki Vasthunam and said it only in that context. Because we would've suffered if not for the film. But his intention wasn't wrong. Shirish is close to Charan. He doesn't have experience with the media, which is why the mistake happened,' claimed Raju. Game Changer was mounted on a massive budget and was released this Sankranthi along with Balakrishna's Daaku Maharaaj and Venkatesh's Sankranthiki Vasthunam. According to Sacnilk, Game Changer collected ₹ 186.25 crore worldwide, while Sankranthiki Vasthunam made ₹ 255.2 crore, despite being made on a smaller budget. Daaku Maharaaj also collected ₹ 125.8 crore and became Balakrishna's second-highest-grossing film after Akhanda.
