Vijay Deverakonda is not in a good pace of his career. His past couple of films like Liger didn't perform well critically or commercially and put a dent in his rising star status. Vijay Deverakonda is really needs a decent hit is reportedly pinning high hopes on this action entertainer, and fans are hoping it will bring him back into the spotlight for the right reasons.
Vijay still has the charisma, fan base, and screen presence. What he lacks lately is project selection discipline. The "rowdy" image, once his unique calling card, now risks feeling repetitive. Liger showed what happens when style is hyped without a solid story. With Kingdom, there's cautious optimism that Vijay is ready to break away from formulaic angry-young-man roles and embrace stronger storytelling.
Kingdom is hitting the silver screens across the globe on tomorrow. The excitement around the film is climbing steadily. Recently held pre-release events have generated the much-needed buzz just at the right time. Makers have confirmed that there will be no paid premiere shows across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on the eve of release. A lot rides on Kingdom, and if it delivers, it could well mark the resurgence of a star who once ruled the box office with raw energy and sincerity.