Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom Release Postponed to July 4 Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Vijay Deverakonda's action thriller Kingdom was set to release on May 30, 2025.

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Due to current India-Pakistan tensions, the release has been postponed to July 4, 2025.

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Vijay announced the delay with a heartfelt note and BTS picture with director Gowtham Tinnanuri.

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“We explored every possibility but current atmosphere affected promotions,” the official note explained.

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“We aim to deliver Kingdom with creative spirit and excellence it truly deserves,” it added.

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The makers thanked Dil Raju and Nithin for supporting the new release date decision.

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Kingdom is an action spy thriller starring Vijay, Bhagyashri Borse, and Satyadev in lead roles.

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It is produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas; music by Anirudh Ravichander.

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Teaser dropped in February; voiceovers by Jr NTR, Suriya, and Ranbir Kapoor in different languages.

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Kingdom, or Saamraajya in Hindi, is reportedly the first part of a planned duology.

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