Kingdom OTT Release Date

1. OTT Release Details

Platform	OTT Release Date	Languages Available	Hindi Title
Netflix	August 27, 2025	Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi	Saamrajya

2. Story Plot Summary

Element	Details
Setting	Opens in 1920 in Srikakulam: tribal massacre by British; a prophesied descendant survives. Moves to 1991: Spy mission to island "Divi" in Sri Lanka during civil war.
Main Character	Surya "Suri" (Vijay Deverakonda), a constable turned covert agent, sent undercover to infiltrate prison-like island.
Conflict	Suri discovers that his long-lost brother Siva (Satyadev) leads a tribal group descended from the 1920 survivors. Conflicting loyalties emerge between duty and family.
Supporting Characters	Dr. Madhu (Bhagyashri Borse)—romantic ally; Murugan (Venkitesh)—cartel leader’s son; antagonistic entanglements.
Climax & Themes	A risky gold retrieval mission strengthens Suri’s position; explores themes of identity, loyalty, betrayal, survival, colonial legacy, brotherhood, and espionage.

3. Final Box Office Report

Region	Collection (₹ Crores)
India (Net)	51.88
India (Gross)	61.31
Overseas Gross	21.25
Worldwide Gross	82.56
Production Budget	130.00
Verdict	Flop (Recovered only ~40% of budget; ~₹78 cr deficit)

Kingdom Telugu Movie – Summary

Kingdom, a Telugu-language spy action thriller starring Vijay Deverakonda, was released in theaters on July 31, 2025. Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film is set to premiere on Netflix on August 27, 2025, in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi (as Saamrajya). Its early OTT release is aimed at reviving momentum after a weak theatrical run. The story begins in 1920 in Srikakulam, where a tribal revolt against the British is crushed. A prophecy foretells that a descendant will survive. The narrative jumps to 1991, where Surya “Suri,” a constable, is recruited for an undercover mission on the island of Divi in Sri Lanka during the civil war. His task is to infiltrate and destabilize a network of gold hoarding and arms smuggling. On the island, Suri discovers his long-lost brother, Siva, is leading a tribe descended from the 1920 survivors. This creates a moral conflict between duty and family. The film combines espionage, historical echoes, and brotherhood drama. Supporting roles like Dr. Madhu (Bhagyashri Borse) and Murugan (Venkitesh) deepen the intrigue. Suri’s daring gold retrieval mission raises his power but pushes him into confrontation with both enemies and his own brother. Themes include identity, colonial legacy, betrayal, and survival. Performances are strong, with Vijay Deverakonda and Satyadev praised for intensity and depth. Cinematography captures gritty battlefields and lush jungles, while Anirudh Ravichander’s music energizes action scenes. However, the screenplay falters in the second half with rushed pacing, reducing emotional resonance. The portrayal of Sri Lankan Tamils also triggered controversy, leading to protests. At the box office, Kingdom grossed ₹82.56 crore worldwide (₹51.88 crore India net, ₹61.31 crore India gross, ₹21.25 crore overseas). With a budget of ₹130 crore, it recovered only ~40%, resulting in a ₹78 crore loss and a final verdict of flop. The film had strong openings but couldn’t sustain momentum. In conclusion, Kingdom is an ambitious attempt at blending history, espionage, and emotional drama. While technically impressive and well-acted, it fell short due to inconsistent storytelling. Its Netflix release on August 27, 2025, offers a second chance to connect with a wider audience. Designed as part of a duology, the film’s true legacy may yet be shaped by its continuation and digital viewership.