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Arab News
3 hours ago
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia welcomes 1.2 million Umrah pilgrims
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reported that more than 1.2 million pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom to perform Umrah since the season launched. The faithful have traveled from 109 countries worldwide, reflecting surging international interest and the Kingdom's enhanced service capabilities for religious visitors. Ministry data shows a significant 30 percent jump in Umrah visa holders entering Saudi Arabia this year compared to the same period last year. Visa issuances also climbed 27 percent, while more than 4,200 partnership agreements were executed between domestic Umrah service providers and international agents, bolstering the Kingdom's capacity to accommodate the influx of pilgrims. The Umrah season was launched with digital visa processing handled through the government's Nusuk platform. The scheme represents the latest advancement in Saudi Arabia's efforts to streamline religious tourism as part of Vision 2030, the Kingdom's comprehensive modernization blueprint. Pilgrims have been able to secure Umrah permits directly through the Nusuk mobile application, which functions as a centralized digital gateway for pilgrim services. The platform offers streamlined booking and permit processing, complemented by additional digital tools designed to improve the overall pilgrimage experience.
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kingdom box office collection day 1: Vijay Deverakonda film fails to beat Liger's opening day haul, collects ₹7 crore
Kingdom box office collection day 1: Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom was one of the most anticipated films of the year. After facing several delays, the spy-action drama hit theatres worldwide on July 31. How has the film fared on its opening day? As per the latest update from Sacnilk, Kingdom performed decently on its first day of release, yet failed to cross double-digit numbers. (Also read: Kingdom Part 2: Audience expresses fatigue as Vijay Deverakonda film leads to sequel, says 'stop forcing it') Kingdom box office collection day 1: Vijay Deverakonda's film released after several delays. How much did Kingdom earn on Day 1? The report points out that Kingdom collected ₹ 7.54 crore on its opening day. The collections are higher than Vijay's previous release The Family Star, which earned ₹5.75 crore on day 1. However, Kingdom failed to beat the opening day haul od his 2022 release Kushi, ( ₹15.25 crore) and his 2019 release Liger ( ₹15.95 crore)- which is also the highest opening of his career. Kingdom saw an overall 56.73% Telugu Occupancy on Thursday. The occupancy during the morning shows were at 63.56%, and for afternoon shows it stood at 56.52%. The numbers dropped during the night shows, at 50.12%. About Kingdom Kingdom tells the story of a police constable turned spy named Suri, played by Vijay, who goes to Sri Lanka on a mission for the Indian government and to look for his long-lost brother Siva, played by Satyadev. The film also stars Bhagyashri Borse, who plays Suri's love interest. Many viewers who saw the film noted why the film ended with a cliffhanger. Producer Naga Vamsi confirmed at a post-release press meet that a sequel to the film will be made soon. Kingdom earned positive reviews for Vijay's central performance, although many pointed out issues with the screenplay in the second half. An excerpt from the Hindustan Times review read, 'Vijay finally gets his redemption arc with Kingdom, both as an actor and character. After a long time, you see the theatre actor and the star in him come out. There might be moments where he fumbles, but he quickly finds his footing and plays the varied shades well.'
Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kingdom box office collection day 1 early report: Vijay Deverakonda starrer starts strong, but lags behind Liger
Kingdom box office collection day 1 early report: Vijay Deverakonda's highly anticipated spy-action drama Kingdom hit theatres worldwide on July 31. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film got off to a strong start, earning Rs 7.07 crore on its opening day. Kingdom recorded an overall occupancy of 56.73% in the Telugu language on Thursday, with morning shows at 63.56%, afternoon shows at 56.52%, and evening shows at 50.12%. The highest theatre occupancy was reported in the Warangal region, at an impressive 85.67%.' Despite earning Rs 7.07 crore at the box office so far, Kingdom may fall short of Vijay Deverakonda's highest opener, Liger, which collected Rs 15.95 crore on its first day. The film is also facing stiff competition from Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, which has already crossed the Rs 270 crore mark. Several other releases are crowding theatres as well, including Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit and Mahavatar Narsimha. Dhadak 2, starring Tripti Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Son of Sardaar 2 are also set to hit screens on August 1. ALSO READ | Kingdom movie review: Vijay Devarakonda bleeds and broods in this emotionally distant epic An excerpt from SCREEN's review of Kingdom read, 'Without a doubt, Kingdom is a product of the current filmmaking environment. It would be unfair to suggest that the makers of Kingdom have misled their audience all along, because the resulting film contains just what was advertised. However, despite the painstaking setup, Kingdom never truly tethers us emotionally to its story. Though the film juggles many elements, it never settles on a central thread to bring them into harmony.' Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri and produced by Sithara Entertainments, Srikara Studios, and Fortune Four Cinemas, Kingdom also features Satyadev, Bhagyashri Borse, Venkitesh and Manish Chaudhari.
Pink Villa
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kingdom Ending Explained: Why is Vijay Deverakonda's Suri infiltrating his brother's syndicate and what is his final destiny?
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers. Kingdom, starring Vijay Deverakonda in the lead role, hit the big screens on July 31, 2025. The spy action drama is directed by Jersey fame Gowtam Tinnanuri with actors Satyadev and Bhagyshrii Borse as the co-leads. If you have watched the film in theaters and are wondering about its climax, here's an explainer that you need to read. Why is Vijay Deverakonda's Suri infiltrating his brother's syndicate? Kingdom is set in the late 1980s in Sri Lanka, where Suriya aka Suri (played by Vijay Deverakonda), a police constable, works diligently. Owing to his past, the policeman is unaware of where his elder brother is and searches for him. In his quest to find his long-lost brother, Suri is assigned to an undercover operation to infiltrate a crime syndicate. The twist comes in his life when it is revealed that his brother Siva (Satyadev) is part of the syndicate and does shady actions for its functioning. As Suri successfully becomes part of the syndicate, Siva learns about his brother's true intentions. Meanwhile, the syndicate's powerful don's son, Murugan, is crossed with Siva owing to his growth. After figuring out Suriya lied to him, Siva warns his brother and decides to leave him. At the same time, Murugan (Venkitesh VP) decides to seek revenge. Similar to Game of Thrones' Red Wedding, Murugan kills Siva and his entire family, consisting of an indigenous group of Telugu-speaking people in Sri Lanka. As soon as Suri learns about his brother's death, he rushes to their rescue but is too late. Now, a furious Suriya unleashes his full strength against his brother's killers, ending their lives, only for the indigenous group's leader to see a tattoo on his body. What does Suri's tattoo mean? See the tattoo, the group leader remembers the prophecy their tribe had for years. Taking us to the 1920s, the tribe called Divi was on the brink of collapse in a battle against a British invasion. In the final moment, the tribe's king sacrificed his life to protect his people, and it was prophesied that he would reincarnate once again. The king had a tattoo, the symbol of the group. The same tattoo was inscribed on Suriya by a fragile woman when he was a child, indicating he is the reincarnation of their king. After learning about the truth, Suri learns about his true destiny and symbolically becomes the king of his people, joining the ranks within his group. At the same time, a new threat awaits as Murugan's brother Sethu is planning his revenge, setting up the premise for the sequel.
Mint
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Kingdom Box Office Collection Day 5: Vijay Deverakonda's film sees decent opening, mints THIS amount
Kingdom Box Office Collection Day 5: Actor Vijay Deverakonda's much-awaited film Kingdom is here. The film released on Friday, and is off to a decent start in India. The film has, however, performed exceptionally well in the US, as per the film team. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Kingdom has earned ₹ 6.65 crore so far on day 1 in India. This is live data from the website based on morning, afternoon and evening shows. The final figure will be out post night shows. Kingdom is a two-part film, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. It stars Vijay Deverakonda alongside Satyadev and Bhagyashri Borse. The action-drama released originally in Telugu along with dubbed versions in Tamil and Hindi languages. Kingdom witnessed massive footfall in theatres on day 1. The film saw an overall 56.73% Occupancy among the Telugu audience on Thursday. The occupancy was as follows: Kingdom had an overall 15.67% Occupancy for its Tamil version on Thursday. The occupancy was as follows: While Kingdom released in India on July 31, the film officially hit the theatres across US on July 30. Reportedly, it had a strong opening at the box office. According to Sithara Entertainments, Kingdom has minted over $650,000 ( ₹ 5.42 Crore) gross in North America on day 1. The official social media account of the production house has shared the Kingdom box office update. Their post read: 'USA premieres have already clocked $650K+ and are going absolutely monstrous.' Kingdom is backed by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas.
