Initial reports suggested Ram Charan was considered for ‘Kingdom,’ but scheduling conflicts led to Vijay Deverakonda taking the lead as Surya. Producer Naga Vamsi clarified that the script discussed with Ram Charan was different. Vijay’s performance and Anirudh’s music are receiving high praise, with early reviews calling the film a blockbuster due to its emotional depth and action. It might be hard to imagine anyone other than Vijay Deverakonda playing Surya in ‘Kingdom’, but there were several reports that said that the film was originally offered to another Telugu superstar—Ram Charan. Reportedly director Gowtam Tinnanuri had first approached the ‘RRR’ actor with the project during the filming of ‘Acharya’. Ram Charan was reportedly quite impressed by the gripping spy-thriller script. Rumours said that the movie was to begin production once Ram Charan wrapped ‘RRR’ and Acharya. He even hinted at the collaboration on his social media, building early curiosity. However, as schedules clashed and the film faced multiple delays, Ram Charan eventually had to walk away from the project in late 2022. As reported by 123 Telugu, the producer Naga Vamsi cleared the air about the rumor that Ram Charan was first approached for ‘Kingdom’. He said that the script which was discussed with Ram Charan was an entirely different one. Meanwhile, Vijay Deverakonda’s portrayal of Surya, an undercover cop torn between duty and brotherhood, is earning widespread praise. The film’s powerful emotional core and intense action sequences have clicked with the masses. Twitter is flooded with early reactions, with one user writing, ‘#Kingdom is a total blockbuster. Vijay Deverakonda shines in the lead, the director delivers a strong story, Satyadev adds depth and Anirudh’s music is fire. 4.5/5 – Must watch.’ Another tweet reads, ‘#Kingdom Done With My Show… Acting Peaks Asalu #BhagyashriBorse kuda baga act chesindhi… BLOCKBUSTER KINGDOM Rating: 3.25/5.’ Vijay’s raw energy and Anirudh’s booming BGM have elevated the narrative to another level as per the early review. One tweet summed it up perfectly: ‘#KingdomReview – 4/5. Peak performance by @TheDeverakonda and mind-blowing BGM. Second half boat scene high.’
