#Kingdom Vijay and Satya Dev put in sincere performances, and Gautam sets out to craft an emotional drama. But the narrative feels tedious and overstretched, lacking emotional highs.
A couple of action blocks are decent, but nothing truly stands out. On the technical front, the film is solid and visually impressive, though it leans heavily on Prashanth Neel-style aesthetics.
Keep your expectations in check—it’s an okayish watch. Rating: 2.5/5 , detailed review coming soon. #Kingdom – Dull 1st Half! Terrific visuals, and though the hero’s mission is a cinematic cliché, the story stays on track. But the narrative feels lifeless, painfully slow, and dull.
Even the interval mission comes off as farcical. The length is another notable issue. The second half has a lot of ground to cover—let’s see if it can turn things around. The story of Kingdom opens in a British backdrop and sets up an intriguing premise. Stay tuned for the report. Kingdom U.S. premiere begins at 1:30 PM EST (11:00 PM IST). Stay tuned for the report. Kingdom is Vijay Deverakonda’s best shot in recent times, mainly because of one name—director Gowtam Tinnanuri, who earlier delivered Jersey. Stay tuned for M9’s U.S. premiere report and Kingdom movie review. Cast: Vijay Devarakonda, Satya Dev and Bhagyashrii Borse Written and Directed By: Gowtam Tinnanuri Produced By: Naga Vamsi S – Sai Soujanya Banners: Sithara Entertainments, Fortune 4 Cinemas Banner, Srikara Studios Music Composed By: Anirudh Ravichander Cinematographers: Jomon T John ISC and Girish Gangadharan ISC Editor: Navin Nooli Action Choreographers: Yannick Ben, Chethan D’Souza & Real Satish U.S. Distributor: Shloka Entertainments
