Kingdom Movie Review
Movie Name: Kingdom
Release Date: July 31, 2025
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐/5 (filmyhigh.com)
Starring: Vijay Deverakonda, Satya Dev, Bhagyashri Borse & Others
Director: Gowtam Tinnanuri
Music: Anirudh Ravichander
Producers: Naga Vamsi, Sai Soujanya
Cinematography: Girish Gangadharan, Jomon T. John
Editor: Naveen Nooli
Vijay Deverakonda is back on the big screen with Kingdom, a hard action drama film that covers loyalty, brotherhood, and spy-based storyline, all covered in 90s background. The film is the brainchild of director Gowtam Tinnanuri of Jersey fame, who has come out with moderate expectations. is it a governance does or is it a tripper? What is counterfeited in it now-a-days?
The Plot: Brother vs Brother
Kingdom is set in the early 1990s and it follows the story of constable Soori (Vijay Deverakonda) who is desperately looking out his missing brother, Shiva (Satya Dev). His quest takes him to Sri Lanka and there he finds out that Shiva is part of a smuggling syndicate and runs a gang of criminals. Soori also goes undercover to have him tracked down, and expose the cartel.
Soori is no longer a spy, however, when he finally arrives at his brother, he not only spies but creates himself as one of them. The action mentioned above is the main point of the movie, whether Shiva will find out the real face of his brother or not. Will the two be on the same side or become enemies? That is where Kingdom attempts to leave an impression.
What Works:
- The impressive performance is put up by Vijay Deverakonda in a controlled way. Any melodrama is averted–it is simply low-key, emotionally truthful performances that make the tone of the whole show adult and realistic. He pulls off a very difficult character–a man at daggers with himself between love of duty and love of brother.
- Satya Dev makes a good pair with him especially in scenes that they share. He is not able to get to the emotional depths promised by the script to the fullest but he still leaves a satisfactory impression.
- Venkatesh enters as a surprise package to play Murugan and he did justice to his limited opportunities. He adds weight but does not make full use of it.
- Action lovers, take note! The bridge fight before the interval, the climax, and a few gripping chase sequences offer just enough to keep fans engaged — possibly teasing a sequel.
What Doesn’t Work:
- It is an overly familiar plot. Kingdom is a game that does not offer anything new, despite two years of the development process behind it. The emotional highs are not much and the brotherly rivalry is not very effective.
- It is an overly familiar plot. Kingdom is a game that does not offer anything new, despite two years of the development process behind it. The emotional highs are not much and the brotherly rivalry is not very effective.
- The role played by Bhagyashri Borse is sad to remember. She makes a brief appearance in her de-glam avatar which appears to be a last minute addition, probably held back to make an appearance in an important arc in a possible sequel.
- There is very little supporting cast. Majority of the side characters do not feel like real people at all. Even some of the biggest scenes are like they were seen before and reflect the older spy thrillers without being creative.
Technical Highlights:
- The winner is cinematography. The film has a rich visual field as Girish Gangadharan and Jomon T. John have done a decent job in showing the rough terrains and grim action scenes.
- Background score by Anirudh is serviceable but fails to present something that can be remembered. It sets the mood but it is too safe.
- There should have been more editing. The back half is sluggish and the scene could have used a stronger scissors to provide a release of tension and involvement.
- Production quality is high. Locations, action choreography, and set design reflect serious investment and give the film a polished feel.
Final Verdict:
Kingdom is a film worth watching, although it is something that is not innovative. Vijay Deverakonda does a very good job, the cinematography is glamorous, and there are just a few enough pieces of action to stir the flow. Nevertheless, poor emotional investment, formulaic writing, and underdevelopment of characters do not allow it to take off.
If you’re in the mood for an intense action drama with modest expectations, Kingdom might just be worth your time — but don’t expect it to reign supreme.
filmyhigh.com Rating: ⭐⭐⭐/5
Reviewed by: Team FilmyHigh
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