Hyderabad, August 1, 2025 – Kingdom, the highly anticipated action drama starring Vijay Deverakonda, Satyadev, Venkitesh, and Bhagyashri Borse, has taken the box office by storm. Released globally on Friday, the Gowtam Tinnanuri-directed film raked in a massive ₹39 crore worldwide gross on its opening day, marking the biggest opening of Vijay Deverakonda’s career to date.
Blockbuster Opening for Vijay Deverakonda
According to early estimates from trade website Sacnilk, Kingdom collected ₹15.50 crore net in India on its first day. The film’s production house, Sithara Entertainments, took to social media to confirm the figures, stating:
“The King’s arrival has created havoc. On a non-holiday Thursday release, Day 1 Worldwide Gross is ~ ₹39 Crores+.”
Vijay Deverakonda shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), writing:
“BOOM. Manam Kottinam. (We have a hit).”
Kingdom Outperforms Vijay’s Previous Films
The grand opening of Kingdom has surpassed the lifetime earnings of Vijay’s earlier films:
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Dear Comrade (2019) – ₹37 crore
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The Family Star (2024) – ₹30.65 crore
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Liger (2022) – ₹24.20 crore opening
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Kushi (2023) – ₹25.85 crore opening
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The Family Star – ₹12 crore opening
The film also came close to Balakrishna’s massive ₹41.20 crore day-one record for Daaku Maharaaj, highlighting its strong market presence.
About the Film: Spy Thriller with an Emotional Core
Kingdom follows the story of Suri (Vijay Deverakonda), a police constable-turned-spy who is sent on a covert mission to Sri Lanka by the Indian government. His mission is both professional and personal — he’s searching for his long-lost brother Siva (played by Satyadev), who disappeared during their childhood.
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Venkitesh plays the antagonist Murugan
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Bhagyashri Borse portrays Dr. Madhu
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Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri
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Produced by Sithara Entertainments
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Action-packed with emotional depth and a pan-India appeal
Producer’s Take: A Confident Prediction
At a media interaction, producer Naga Vamsi said he was confident Kingdom would gross ₹35–40 crore worldwide on day one.
“The film made 50% of what it sold for overseas on Day 1. Rayalaseema will also most likely touch 50% of what I sold it for. We’re expecting ₹7–8 crore gross in Nizam.”
His prediction turned out accurate as the film hit the ₹39 crore mark, despite being a non-holiday release.
