Vijay Deverakonda’s much-awaited action drama ‘Kingdom’ is off to a solid start at the box office. After a thunderous opening on Day 1 with Rs 18 crore, the film continued to hold momentum through the weekend. According to the Sacnilk website, the film collected an estimated Rs 7 crore on Day 4 (Sunday). With this, the film’s total India net box office collection stands at Rs 40.5 crore.Kingdom Movie ReviewReleased in both Telugu and Tamil, the film performed stronger in its original Telugu version. The early estimates showing Telugu collections leading the way each day. Despite a dip on Friday, the film bounced back on Saturday.
Telugu Version Dominates; High Occupancy in Andhra-Telangana Regions
‘Kingdom’s strength lies in its regional reach. On Day 4, Telugu occupancy averaged 42.89%. It peaked during afternoon shows at over 53%. Hyderabad led with an impressive 47.75% overall occupancy this was followed closely by Warangal and Vijayawada. The Tamil version clocked at 21.80% occupancy on Sunday.
Star power and strong performances
Featuring Vijay Deverakonda in the lead alongside Bhagyashri Borse, Satya Dev, and Ayyappa P Sharma, Kingdom blends massy action with emotional storytelling. An excerpt from the ETimes review for the film reads, “Kingdom is not about flashy heroism or exaggerated showdowns. It is an action drama that finds strength in its emotional weight. It marks a return to form for Vijay Deverakonda, who finds the right balance between intensity and vulnerability. It’s a well-crafted action drama with emotional integrity and visual flair. Nitpicking aside, Kingdom delivers an impactful cinematic experience.”As it inches toward the Rs 50 crore mark, Kingdom is proving to be a solid commercial performer and a massive comeback of Vijay Deverakonda who had several underwhelming films recently.
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