Kingdom’s First Show Begins at 11 PM — But Not in India!
Vijay Deverakonda is making a powerful comeback with Kingdom, a high-stakes spy action thriller directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. The film is slated for a grand worldwide release on July 31, 2025, in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil, and anticipation is building with each passing day.
But here’s a twist—while fans in India were expecting traditional paid premieres the night before release, there will be none in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana. Instead, the first-ever premiere of Kingdom is scheduled for 11 PM IST (July 30) — but it won’t be happening on Indian soil.
The U.S. will host the global premiere, with special shows kicking off at:
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1:30 PM EST
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12:30 PM CST
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10:30 AM PST
This means Telugu-speaking audiences in the U.S. will get the first glimpse of Vijay Deverakonda’s action-packed avatar—well ahead of Indian audiences.
Back in India, there are strong rumors of early morning shows in Andhra Pradesh on the release day, possibly starting as early as 4 AM or 7 AM, but no official confirmation has been issued yet.
Produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas banners, Kingdom also stars Satya Dev, Ayyappa Sharma, and Venkatesh in pivotal roles. The film’s pulsating soundtrack comes from the ever-reliable Anirudh Ravichander.
With bookings already picking up momentum in both India and the U.S., Kingdom is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Now, the big question is: Can Vijay Deverakonda deliver the blockbuster comeback fans have been waiting for?
