Kingdom

This movie begins on a promising note, as if another director from Andhra Pradesh were about to conjure the magic of Baahubali through the well-worn trope of reincarnation. But halfway through, the promise caves in. The movie slumps so badly in the last fifteen minutes that a narrator's voice-over is introduced to keep the movie from falling apart at the seams. Unfortunately, the Telugu industry's fascination with sequels is partly to blame: the second half feels less like a story than a prologue to a sequel that will never see the light of day after the cold reception of this movie. Another chink in the armour is its depiction of female characters. A noticeable pattern in successful Telugu movies is that women are written as powerful presences. However, this movie is fixated on masculinity, articulated through male violence -- which itself lacks grace and panache. To crown all, the movie lacks a decent musical score. Without one, it should give up its dream to become a saleable commodity in the Telugu industry.

Storyline pace is good but not very engaging still watchable.

Vijay worked very hard to fit in its character,his work shows his hard work and dedication.

Character building of all characters where good overall. Only some characters are poorly presented.

Only Anirudh's BGM can't do Magic, you have to work hard to fit in it.

• No Song that's the Good Part.

Story is good but I as an audience have watched many movies like this one, wanted more action, thrill and entertainment.

I was not expecting much from this film.

I will not say any other movie references for this film ya somewhere you'll feel once But it's okay because the movies genres are going through that tunnel of old school stuff with new shoes.

Action scenes were okay okay but Raw.

Storyline is Good but don't see that much effort to make an impact that character really matters, I personally don't felt connected.

Overall a good watch. Good one by Vijay after many years. Wink.

"Kingdom" (2025) is a film that ultimately struggles to captivate, despite a truly terrific and excellent performance from Vijay Deverakonda. While Deverakonda delivers on his promise of a strong portrayal, the film's narrative execution, particularly in its storytelling and screenplay, falls significantly short of making it an engaging cinematic experience.

Vijay Deverakonda is undoubtedly the film's greatest asset. He carries the movie with his intense screen presence and delivers a compelling performance that stands out. His dedication to the role is evident, and he proves his capabilities even when the material around him falters.

However, the core narrative of "Kingdom" feels underdeveloped and lacks a cohesive flow. The storytelling struggles to maintain momentum, making it difficult for the audience to stay invested in the plot. The screenplay appears to be one of the film's major weaknesses, preventing the story from unfolding in a consistently engaging manner. This leads to parts of the film feeling rather average and failing to capture the viewer's full attention.

While the film may boast impressive visuals or a strong background score (as per other reviews), these elements are ultimately overshadowed by the uninspired plot and its execution. The lack of a gripping narrative arc means that even the high points don't land with the impact they should.

Overall, "Kingdom" (2025) is a film that might appeal to fans of Vijay Deverakonda, who delivers a noteworthy performance. However, its weak story narration and unengaging screenplay prevent it from being a truly satisfying or memorable cinematic outing.

Bad writing Bad taking Worst narration No characterization Wrong emotion in wrong timings Need lot of patience for complete this movie, I don't know how this script selected and converted to movie basic level failure Lot of audiance are begging director don't make part 2 😭 If vijayadevarakonda continue like this definitely his carrier in high risk.

Kingdom had all the elements of a grand spectacle, but somehow it failed to hold my attention. The story promised something big, yet it didn't deliver anything truly engaging. Despite the hype, I found it hard to connect with the plot or characters, leaving me feeling unsatisfied. Decent visuals and effort, but overall, it didn't live up to expectations. I'd rate it 6/10.