Rashmika Mandanna cheers for rumoured boyfriend Vijay Deverakonda as his film Kingdom wins hearts: "Manam kottinam"

Set against the turbulent political backdrop of Sri Lanka in the 1990s, Kingdom, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, tells the tale of an undercover police officer (Vijay) motivated by a deeply personal grudge.

Vijay Deverakonda is basking in the glory of his latest film Kingdom, which hit theatres on July 31 and has already begun to win over audiences within hours of its release.

The high-octane political thriller has struck a chord with viewers, and now, adding to the celebratory mood, his rumoured girlfriend Rashmika Mandanna took to Instagram to share a heartfelt note applauding his dedication and hard work.

In her Instagram Stories, Rashmika praised Vijay's unwavering commitment to the film and the journey it took to bring it to life. She wrote, “I know how much this means to you and all those who love you @thedeverakonda!! ‘Manam kottinam’ #kingdom,” echoing the pride and affection that fans, friends, and industry insiders have expressed.

A candid photo of Pawan Kalyan and Vijay Deverakonda together on the sets of Ustaad Bhagat Singh went viral yesterday, thrilling Telugu moviegoers.

Fans who rarely get to witness such behind-the-scenes friendship between the biggest stars in the industry were thrilled by the photo, which was shared by Sithara Entertainment and included actress Sreeleela.

Set against the turbulent political backdrop of Sri Lanka in the 1990s, Kingdom, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, tells the tale of an undercover police officer (Vijay) motivated by a deeply personal grudge.

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His restrained, raw power, and intense, multi-layered performance is already being hailed as one of his best. The film's status as a crowd-puller has been attributed to its stylised action scenes, compelling story, and upbeat soundtrack.

With both audiences and critics praising its storytelling and cinematic scale, Kingdom is being celebrated as a mass entertainer, a box-office triumph, and a triumphant return to the kind of big-screen experience fans have been longing for.