Gowtam Tinnanuri Confirms Kingdom Sequel, OTT Prequel & Plans for Part 3
After the theatrical release of Kingdom, director Gowtam Tinnanuri has finally opened up about the ambitious roadmap he envisions for the franchise. Best known for his emotionally rich films like Jersey and Malli Raava, Gowtam was notably absent from Kingdom’s pre-release promotions, reportedly putting the final touches on the film’s edit. Now, he’s speaking out—and he has big plans.
From the outset, Kingdom was conceived as a two-part story. The film ends by teasing a powerful new character—Sethu, the elder brother of the main antagonist. In a recent interaction, Gowtam confirmed that Kingdom Part 2 will focus on the explosive rivalry between Suri (Vijay Deverakonda) and Sethu.
But first: an OTT spin-off
Instead of diving straight into Part 2, Gowtam has decided to first create a standalone OTT prequel film centered on Sethu’s character. He explained that several subplots were trimmed from Part 1, and this spin-off will give viewers deeper context—setting the stage perfectly for Part 2.
While the actor playing Sethu remains a mystery, producer Naga Vamsi confirmed that a well-known star has been cast for the role.
Early talks for a third film
Vijay Deverakonda revealed that the team is already in early discussions for a potential Part 3. If it materializes, this installment will serve as a prequel set in the 1920s, exploring the roots of the Kingdom and its rise to power.
Gowtam’s immediate lineup
Before returning to Kingdom’s world, Gowtam is set to release Magic, a musical drama, and is also working on a romantic love story, while Vijay completes his current projects.
The Kingdom franchise may have received mixed reactions so far, but these interconnected storytelling plans—blending theatrical sequels and OTT content—show serious ambition. With expanding characters and layered world-building, the franchise is shaping up to be one of Telugu cinema’s most unique cinematic universes.
