Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom, released last Thursday, has proven its mettle by delivering a strong performance at the box office despite launching into a fiercely competitive market.
The film, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, released shortly after Power Star Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu and found its stride just as the surprise hit Mahavatar Narasimha began its impressive run. The unexpected success of Mahavatar Narasimha posed a challenge, splitting audience attention and ticket sales. Yet, thanks to Vijay Deverakonda's undeniable star power, Kingdom secured solid collections on its opening days.
The producers of Kingdom had anticipated strong competition from other major releases like War 2 and Coolie. However, the unexpected juggernaut of Mahavatar Narasimha added an unforeseen hurdle. This divided audience attention could have crippled a lesser film. Still, S Naga Vamsi, who has successfully navigated similar challenges with past films like Daaku Maharaj (against Sankranthiki Vasthunam) and Guntur Kaaram (against HanuMan), have seen Kingdom rise above the fray. The movie has already proven to be a stylish hit and has broken even in several key territories in a short period, a testament to its resilience and appeal.
Vijay Deverakonda's fan base has been a driving force behind the film's impressive run.
Kingdom's numbers prove that the Arjun Reddy actor's stamina is unflinching. His upcoming movies, directed by Rahul Sankrityan and Ravi Kiran Kola, will be looking at extraordinary openings. He is also one of the few southern Indian actors to be acting in movies produced by leading banners, back to back.
