Solid, Gripping With Crazy Action: Social Media Praises Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom
Vijay Deverakonda’s starrer spy action thriller Kingdom hits theaters today, July 31, amid high expectations. The cinephiles, after the first show, started sharing reviews – both negative and positive.
Overall, the movie has been hailed for its impressive craft, performances, music and the director’s brilliance. Produced by Nag Vamsi, the movie was directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. While most praise, there are reviewers who opine the movie lacks novelty.
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A user, Rv, observed that the first half of the movie was solid, gripping with crazy action, an pure goosebumps! “But second half… kinda messy. Tries to do too much,” he further pointed out, adding that it was still better than his last few films though not perfect.
First half is solid, gripping with crazy action. That 45-min stretch? Pure goosebumps!But second half… kinda messy. Tries to do too much. Still, better than his last few films.Not perfect, but definitely paisa vasool!
My Rating: 3.5/5 ⭐#KingdomReview pic.twitter.com/WyApXV1Vkz— ℝ𝕍🚩 (@vkcult18rcb) July 31, 2025
A reviewer, Ronny Hayes, opined that the movie is a well-crafted drama that stays true to the narrative but falls just short of a high and a missing final punch. “The first half of the film is intriguing and builds curiosity about the world and the characters. “The treatment feels fresh and different from regular commercial cinema,” he wrote on X.
The user, however, pointed out that the movie doesn’t delve deeply into core emotional conflicts early on, as it unfolds in a gripping and intense manner. According to him, there are no unnecessary scenes – every moment builds the world and characters effectively.
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“The screenplay is tight, and the narrative holds your attention throughout,” the reviewer opined.
Analyzing the performance, the user said Vijay Deverakonda slipped into the character effortlessly and completely owned the role of Soori, different from his usual style of roles he does. Both Vijay Deverakonda and Satyadev shine in their roles as Soori and Siva. Their performances are natural and powerful, bringing depth to the characters. “Their screen presence stood out and mesmerized throughout,” the user observed.
The review also praised the film’s music, composed by Anirudh. “It’s not his usual style, but that’s what makes it stand out; it adds a fresh flavor to the viewing experience and elevates key moments,” Hayes wrote.
#KingdomReview A well-crafted drama that stays true to the narrative but falls just short of a high and a missing final punch.
The 1st half of the film is intriguing and builds curiosity about the world and the characters. The treatment feels fresh and different from regular… pic.twitter.com/p43oBJhuPU— Ronny Hayes (@sai_ronit) July 31, 2025
Another user, Vihaan called the movie a flop, saying that it was three hour of over-action, deafening BGM, and recycled mass scenes. “Hype ki overdose, content ki zero dose. Audience ki intelligence underestimate chesinappudu result idi. Next time, less PR – more story,” the X user wrote.
#KingdomReview ⭐ 1/5
– Flop written all over it.
3 hours of over-action, deafening BGM, and recycled mass scenes… hype ki overdose, content ki zero dose.
Audience ki intelligence underestimate chesinappudu result idi.
Next time, less PR – more story. 🔥#Kingdom pic.twitter.com/hWNUUQnfAL— 𝐕𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐚𝐧 (@TheRealPKFan) July 30, 2025
