Kingdom (2025 film)

For other uses, see Kingdom (disambiguation).

Kingdom
Teaser poster
Directed by	Gowtam Tinnanuri
Written by	Gowtam Tinnanuri
Produced by	Suryadevara Naga Vamsi Sai Soujanya
Starring	Vijay Deverakonda Bhagyashri Borse Satyadev
Cinematography	Girish Gangadharan Jomon T. John
Edited by	Naveen Nooli
Music by	Anirudh Ravichander
Production company	Sithara Entertainments Fortune Four Creations
Release date	30 May 2025 (2025-05-30)
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Kingdom is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language spy thriller film written and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. It is produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas. The film stars Vijay Devarakonda, alongside Bhagyashri Borse and Satyadev. It is the first part of a planned duology.

The film was officially announced in January 2023 under the tentative title VD12, and the official title was announced in February 2025. Principal photography commenced in June 2023. Filming took place in Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Kerala and Sri Lanka. The film has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography handled by Girish Gangadharan with Jomon T. John and editing by Naveen Nooli.

Kingdom is scheduled to be release on 30 May 2025. ^[1]

Cast

• Vijay Deverakonda
• Bhagyashri Borse ^[2]
• Satyadev ^[3]

Production

Development

After starting filming for Acharya in early 2021, it was reported that Gowtam Tinnanuri had met Ram Charan and narrated a script which impressed the actor. The production was reportedly set to begin after Charan completes his commitments for Acharya and RRR (2022). ^[4] The project was officially announced on 15 October 2021, tentatively titled RC15. ^{[5] [6]} It would be funded by UV Creations, in association with NVR Cinema. ^[7] The following August, however, it was reported that the project was shelved due to reasons unknown. ^[8] That November, it was officially confirmed to have been shelved with no reasons being stated. ^[9] Gowtam then reportedly visited Vijay Deverakonda and narrated the same script which also impressed the actor. ^[10]

The project was funded by Naga Vamsi S and Sai Soujanya's Sithara Entertainment, Srikara Studios and Fortune Four Creations. The company made a public announcement on 13 January 2023, confirming the project. ^[11] In January 2025, Naga Vamsi announced that the film would be released in two parts. ^[12] The film's official title as Kingdom was announced on 12 February 2025. ^[13]

Filming

In June 2023, principal photography commenced in Hyderabad. ^{[14] [15]} However, filming was delayed due to Vijay's ongoing commitments, Kushi and The Family Star. Filming resumed in April 2024 in Visakhapatnam with a month-long schedule. ^{[16] [17]} The third schedule commenced in July 2024 in Sri Lanka with 60% of the filming completed. Filming then began in areas Kothamangalam, Thandikudi and Nagercoil. ^{[18] [19] [20]} In September 2024, the fourth schedule commenced in Kerala. ^{[21] [22]} In November 2024, Devarakonda suffered a minor shoulder injury on sets. ^{[23] [24]} As of January 2025, 80% of the filming was completed. ^{[25] [26]}

Music

The soundtrack is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, in his second collaboration with Gowtam Tinnanuri after Jersey (2019) and first collaboration with Vijay Devarakonda. ^[27]

Marketing

On 12 February 2025, the makers unveiled the film's teaser on social media platforms. ^[28] The teaser features voice overs by N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in Telugu along with voice overs by Suriya and Ranbir Kapoor in Tamil and Hindi respectively. ^[29]

Release

Theatrical

Kingdom is scheduled to be release on 30 May 2025 in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi languages. ^[1] The film was scheduled to be worldwide release on 28 March 2025, but was later postponed due to unfinished production work and to avoid a clash with Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 . ^{[30] [26]}

Home Media

The digital distribution rights of the film were acquired by Netflix. ^[31]

References

1. Satya B. "VD Plans A Summer Release For "Kingdom"". Gulte. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
2. "Bhagyashri Borse hints at being part of VD 12, Vijay Deverakonda's next with Gowtam Tinnanuri". The Indian Express. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
3. iDream Exclusive Plus (17 December 2024). Hero SatyaDev About VD12 Movie & His Role | Vijay Devarakonda | Latest Interview | iD Exclusive Plus . Retrieved 14 February 2025– via YouTube.
4. Features, C. E. (22 January 2021). "Gowtam Tinnanuri to direct Ram Charan". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
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7. PTI (15 October 2021). "Ram Charan to star in 'Jersey' director Gowtam Tinnanuri's next film". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
8. "Did Ram Charan shelve his Film with Gowtam Tinnanuri?". The Times of India. 30 August 2022. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2 August 2024.
9. "RC16: Ram Charan film with Jersey director Gowtam Tinnanuri shelved". The Indian Express. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
10. Aditya (24 October 2022). "Jersey director Gowtham's bad phase continues as even Vijay Devarakonda asked for script changes now". TrackTollywood. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
11. "VD12 first look: Vijay Deverakonda poses as cop in poster of his next Telugu film directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri". 14 January 2023.
12. "Vijay Devarakonda's VD12 to release in two parts, reveals producer Naga Vamsi". India Today. 27 December 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
13. "VD 12 titled Kingdom: Vijay Deverakonda becomes an intense savior with powerful narration by Jr NTR, Suriya, and Ranbir Kapoor in teaser". PINKVILLA. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
14. "Vijay Deverakonda begins shooting for 'VD 12'". The Times of India. 17 June 2023. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 14 February 2025.
15. "Vijay Devarakonda's VD 12 Shooting Begins, Pic Inside". News18. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
16. "Vijay Deverakonda starrer 'VD12' second phase to commence in Vizag". The Times of India. 19 April 2024. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 14 February 2025.
17. "Vijay Deverakonda to continue to shoot in Vizag for the next 20 days". Telugu Cinema. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
18. "Vijay Devarakonda resumes the 'VD 12' shoot in Sri Lanka". The Times of India. 10 July 2024. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 14 February 2025.
19. "Vijay Deverakonda Begins Shooting For VD12 In Sri Lanka, Receives Grand Welcome". News18. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
20. "Vijay Deverakonda Sustains Shoulder Injury During VD 12's Fight Sequence Shoot". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
21. "Vijay Deverakonda turns busy shooting for VD12 again". Telugu Cinema. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
22. "Vijay Deverakonda gets embraced with love as he attends a fan meet event in Kerala amidst VD12 shoot; WATCH". PINKVILLA. 19 October 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
23. Bureau, The Hindu (6 November 2024). "Vijay Deverakonda suffers injury on sets of 'VD 12', continues shooting: Reports". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 14 February 2025.{{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
24. "Vijay Deverakonda Continues To Shoot Despite Injury For His Upcoming Movie #VD 12". Times Now. 4 November 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
25. M9 NEWS (31 December 2024). Why is VD12 Delayed? Naga Vamsi Opens Up | Vijay Deverakonda | M9 News . Retrieved 14 February 2025– via YouTube.
26. "Is Vijay Deverakonda starrer VD12 a two-part franchise? Producer Naga Vamsi spills beans". PINKVILLA. 27 December 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
27. "'VD12' announcement: Vijay Deverakonda & Gowtam Tinnanuri's movie to be out on March 28, 2025". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
28. "Kingdom teaser: Vijay Deverakonda is the reincarnated leader in VD12". India Today. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
29. "VD 12: Jr NTR, Ranbir Kapoor, Suriya lend voice overs for Vijay Deverakonda's film teaser". Movie Crow. 11 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
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31. Harsh, B. H. (14 January 2025). "Netflix announces its Telugu release slate for 2025". Cinema Express. Retrieved 14 February 2025.

External links

• Kingdom at IMDb