Vijay Deverakonda returns with Kingdom, a highly anticipated spy action thriller directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri and produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya. Set for a global release, including a Hindi release on July 31, 2025, the film stars Satyadev and Bhagyashri Borse and marks the first in a two-part series. It also signals Tinnanuri's directorial comeback after Jersey.

Actor-critic Kuldeep Gadhvi, after attending a censor board screening, called Kingdom a masterpiece, "electrifying, gripping & emotionally rich." He praised its tight screenplay, emotional depth, and political undertones, calling it a powerful tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption.

Gadhvi highlighted Vijay’s performance as one of his best, applauding his intensity and emotional range. He rated the film 4.5 stars, calling it a “revolution on screen” and a technically superior, blockbuster-worthy film.