Vijay Deverakonda’s much-hyped action film Kingdom opened to a solid Rs 18 crore on its first day, but the momentum didn’t last long. Reportedly over its first week, the film witnessed a sharp decline in collections. The movie wrapped up Day 7 with a total of Rs 44.44 crore.
A promising start, but a quick dip
According to the Sacnilk website, after a strong Thursday, the Friday dip was steep as it came down by nearly 58%. Although there was a slight recovery over the weekend, the film couldn’t maintain its grip through the weekdays. By Monday, the numbers had plummeted to just Rs 2 crore, with Tuesday and Wednesday following the same downward trend.
Brotherhood meets betrayal
Directed by Jersey fame Gowtam Tinnanuri, ‘Kingdom’ follows the story of Constable Surya “Suri,” played by Vijay Deverakonda, who finds himself in an undercover operation in Sri Lanka. The plot takes a gripping turn when Suri’s own brother becomes involved in a political conspiracy. It drags him into a dangerous game of loyalty and betrayal. Even though the film had a good content, several criticisms aimed at it’s lack of emotional connection with the characters.
OTT release update
Despite underwhelming box office numbers, all eyes are now on the film’s digital release. According to Deccan Chronicle reports, Netflix has acquired the streaming rights to Kingdom, although the platform hasn’t officially announced the premiere date. With the theatrical run winding down, the OTT release could give the film a second life—especially among viewers who may have skipped it in theatres.The film also stars Bhagyashri Borse, Satya Dev, and Ayyappa P Sharma in key roles. While Kingdom may not have made the kind of theatrical splash fans were hoping for, it is surely one of the best films in Vijay Deverakonda’s film career.
