Vijay Deverakonda’s “Kingdom” opened to strong collections worldwide. The U.S. premiere numbers came as a pleasant surprise, grossing nearly $900K. This is one of the biggest openings for a Telugu film in recent times. Despite Vijay Deverakonda being in a lean phase with a string of flops, he managed to deliver such a massive opening, something even stars with consistent success haven’t achieved lately.
Domestically too, the film witnessed impressive openings.
Producer Naga Vamsi stated, “There were a few minor flaws and some complaints about the second half, but overall, the response has been phenomenal. Vijay Deverakonda is known to have a strong market in Telangana, but the surprise has been Rayalaseema. The collections from that region alone will recover nearly 40% of our theatrical business on Day 1. Overall, we are expecting a gross of Rs 35 to Rs 40 crore worldwide on the opening day.”
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Vijay Deverakonda shared his excitement, saying, “I’m at a loss for words to express my joy. The love and response from fans and audiences across regions has been overwhelming. This success was made possible by your immense love and support. I can’t forget the encouragement from the media either. Since yesterday, I’ve been seeing just how much my Telugu people are standing behind me. I’ve witnessed the prayers, the celebrations, and the affection from fans everywhere. This is truly the blessing of Lord Venkateswara Swamy and your love.
I want to celebrate this success directly with the audience. I’ll soon be meeting fans in the U.S. as well as here in the Telugu states. Honestly, I was a bit nervous about releasing the film on a Thursday. But Naga Vamsi garu had full faith in the film and took that bold decision. And now, his belief has paid off. The appreciation I’ve been receiving for my performance is all thanks to our director, Gautham, who shaped the role so beautifully. I also thank NTR anna for his voiceover.”
Co-star Satyadev also expressed his happiness over the film’s strong reception.
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