Rashmika Mandanna has expressed her excitement and support for Vijay Deverakonda's upcoming film, "Kingdom," after the release of its action-packed teaser. The actress, rumored to be in a relationship with Deverakonda, shared her enthusiastic reaction on social media, calling the teaser "fire".
Mandanna took to X (formerly Twitter) to express her feelings, writing, "This is fire (emojis). All the bestest to the whole team! Have a greaaaaaatttt feeling about this one. July 31st is going to be a big celebration!". Fans lauded Mandanna for her constant support of Deverakonda, with some even requesting a promotional video featuring the two stars together.
"Kingdom," directed and written by Gowtam Tinnanuri, is a Telugu-language spy action thriller. The film stars Vijay Deverakonda alongside Bhagyashri Borse and Satyadev, and is produced by S. Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas. Anirudh Ravichander has composed the music for the film.
The film's release has faced multiple delays. It was initially scheduled to premiere on May 30, but was then pushed to July 4. The release date was rescheduled due to tensions between India and Pakistan. The film is now set to release worldwide on July 31.
The newly released teaser showcases Deverakonda in a never-seen-before avatar, featuring him as both a police officer and a prisoner battling for survival. The promo is filled with high-octane action sequences, with action choreography by Yannick Ben, Chethan D'Souza, and Real Satish. Jr NTR and Suriya have provided voice-overs for the Telugu and Tamil versions of the teaser, while Ranbir Kapoor has lent his voice to the Hindi version, titled "Saamraajya".
The teaser has generated considerable buzz among fans and industry peers. Many have praised Deverakonda's transformation and the film's electrifying preview. Karan Johar called the teaser "incredible and majestic," predicting that "Kingdom" would be a blockbuster. Samantha Prabhu also shared her excitement, calling the teaser "GOOSEBUMPS" on her Instagram.
Mandanna's support for Deverakonda's "Kingdom" is not new. After the initial teaser release in February, she shared a sweet shout-out for Deverakonda, writing, "This man always... Always comes up with something mental! So proud (sic).". Deverakonda responded with a simple "Rushiee".
"Kingdom" is touted as a high-octane commercial entertainer filled with drama and Gowtam Tinnanuri's signature storytelling. The film is also said to be the first installment of a planned duology. With the release date finally locked, fans are eagerly anticipating the arrival of "Kingdom" on July 31.