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'Kingdom' Review: Vijay Deverakonda's Massy Comeback With A Mediocre Storyline?
MENSXP | August 1, 2025 5:39 AM CST

Vijay Deverakonda’s much-anticipated mass action movie Kingdom has finally been released and the initial reactions for the film are out.

The promotional materials for the movie managed to create great hype where the makers projected Vijay Deverakonda as an ‘alpha gangster,’ contrary to his previous ‘lover boy’ image.

But were they successful?

The first reactions to Kingdom

While a majority of social media users are calling Kingdom a worthy comeback for Vijay Deverakonda, others said that the film had a mediocre story.

Some people have already declared Kingdom a ‘blockbuster’.

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One user commented, “Walk out feels! World building is a failure. it just failed to take off. Everything feels forced, Not even couple of elevation/high scene. Music is very bad, Nothing worked for me. 1 sentence review: Kingdom is cheaper, flawed version of DEVARA.”

Another user commented, “A well-crafted drama that stays true to the narrative but falls just short of a high and a missing final punch. The 1st half of the film is intriguing and builds curiosity about the world and the characters. The treatment feels fresh and different from regular commercial cinema. While it doesn’t delve deeply into core emotions/conflicts early on, the story unfolds in a gripping and intense manner. There are no unnecessary scenes - every moment builds the world and characters effectively. The screenplay is tight, and the narrative holds your attention throughout.TheDeverakonda Vijay Deverakonda slipped into the character effortlessly and completely owned the role of Soori. This was different from his usual style of roles he does and it finally lets him explore some different areas. The story doesn't have much to offer as it is quite simple, linear, predictable and single-layered.”

One user reacted, “Kingdom is a total blockbuster. Vijay Deverakonda shines in the lead the director delivers a strong story Satyadev adds depth and Anirudh's music is fire. 4.5/5 – Must watch.”

Another user reacted, “Firstly, I was really excited for the film. I've been waiting for it since I heard the name Gowtham Thinnanuri. The hype lived up to my expectations until I watched the film. It wasn't outright bad but I expected more. VD was good. Satya Dev was sufficient.”

One user said, “Kingdom starring Vijay Devarakonda is a fresh and captivating addition to his filmography. Vijay delivers a compelling performance, effortlessly balancing intensity and vulnerability that makes his character truly memorable.”

About Kingdom

Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, Kingdom stars Vijay Deverakonda, Satyadeva, and Bhagyashri Borse in the lead roles.

The music of the film is created by Anirudh Ravichander.

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