Kingdom Trailer: Vijay Deverakonda steps into an intense new role

The trailer of Kingdom introduces Vijay Deverakonda as Surya, a spy caught in a mission set against the Sri Lankan Civil War, promising action, emotion and a fresh cinematic backdrop.

Hyderabad: The trailer of Vijay Deverakonda’s upcoming film Kingdom has been released, giving a clear look at the actor’s new role and the world director Gowtam Tinnanuri has created. The film is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on July 31.

In the two-and-a-half-minute cut, Vijay plays Surya, a man drawn into a secret mission against the backdrop of the Sri Lankan Civil War. Action sequences, the bond between two brothers, and the personal cost of the mission form the core of the story. Actor Satyadev who plays Vijay’s brother appears alongside him in an important part.

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The trailer stays away from flashy tone and instead focuses on an intense setup. Vijay is seen performing action scenes and emotional sequences, while composer Anirudh Ravichander’s background music adds to the mood. The visuals and staging indicate that the film aims to explore a different timeline and terrain rarely seen in mainstream Telugu cinema.

Actress Bhagyashree Borse, who is playing the female lead,  is also seen in the trailer, and her character seems to be a part of the tense world that the director has built.

Kingdom marks a major release for Vijay Deverakonda after a gap. Since the success of Taxiwala, the actor has been waiting for a strong box-office comeback. Films like Liger and Family Star failed to click, while Dear Comrade and Kushi had moderate runs. The trailer

The film is produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya. Along with Telugu, it will release in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and in Hindi as Saamrajya.