Kingdom: Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the action thriller features Vijay Deverakonda as an undercover cop, alongside actors Satya Dev and Bhagyashrii Borse

Last Updated: 05.27 PM, Jul 31, 2025
Actor Vijay Deverakonda, whose latest film Kingdom, finally hit theatres on Thursday, has been flooded with praises for his performance in the Telugu film. The actor, whose recent releases like Liger, Kushi and Family Star, did not fare well with the audience, is now praised for the action drama. While actors like Nani and Dulquer Salmaan gave their shoutouts, Rashmika Mandanna’s came on the day of release. Here is what the Pushpa actor has to say about her Geetha Govindham co-star.
When the Telugu film Kingdom was announced with actor Vijay Deverakonda at the forefront, and Jersey-fame director Gowtam Tinnanuri, it had set up anticipations high. After several delays and postponements, Kingdon finally hit theatres on July 31, Thursday.
With many praising Vijay Deverakonda’s performance in Kingdom which eventually became the positive talking point of the film, the actor was greeted with a special shoutout from actor Rashmika Mandanna. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have shared screen space in films like Geetha Govindam, and Dear Comrade.
While the duo is rumoured to be dating, neither have confirmed the speculation. Taking to X, Rashmika Mandanna wrote, "I know how much this means to you and all those who love you. MANAM KOTTINAM.”
Meanwhile, Rashmika’s latest release was Kuberaa which is streaming on Prime Video. The actor has The Girlfriend and Thama in the pipeline.

Kingdom is an action thriller that features Vijay Deverakonda as a cop who goes undercover for an operation. Actors Satya Dev and Bhagyashrii Borse play prominent roles in the film.
Written and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri and music scored by Anirudh Ravichander, Kingdom’s post-theatrical streaming rights are with Netflix. It is produced by Sithara Entertainments, shot by cinematographers Jomon T John ISC and Girish Gangadharan ISC, with Navin Nooli handling the edits.
Q. Which was the first film of Vijay Deverakonda?
A. Vijay Deverakonda made his debut with the 2011 Telugu romantic comedy Nuvvila.
Q. What are Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Devarakonda movies?
A. Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Devarakonda have acted together in Geetha Govindham and Dear Comrade available on OTTplay Premium.
Q. Are Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika in a relationship?
A. Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have not officially spoken or confirmed their relationship.