Vijay Deverakonda's film, Kingdom, gains remarkable feedback, and Rashmika Mandanna expresses her delight: "I understand the level of effort behind this success..."
In the world of cinema, the much-anticipated spy thriller "Kingdom," starring Vijay Deverakonda, finally hit the screens on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The film opened to a promising start, collecting around Rs 15.50 crore to Rs 15.75 crore in India, marking a notable opening for the film [2].
However, the film failed to maintain its momentum, leading to a disappointing lifetime collection of Rs 51.96 crore net in India and Rs 82.56 crore gross worldwide [1]. The film faced significant competition from other releases like "Coolie" and "War 2," which further diminished its box office performance [4]. With a budget of Rs 130 crores, the film recovered only about 39% of its costs, leading to significant financial losses for the producers [3].
The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Vijay Deverakonda's performance but criticism for its screenplay and lack of emotional depth [1][2]. Audiences also had mixed reactions, which contributed to the film's inability to sustain its initial momentum [1].
Meanwhile, off-screen, there were rumours of a blossoming relationship between Vijay Deverakonda and his co-star from their second film, Dear Comrade, Rashmika Mandanna. The duo has been rumoured to be dating each other since 2018 [7]. However, neither party has confirmed their relationship publicly.
In response to the release of "Kingdom," Rashmika Mandanna wrote a special message for Vijay Deverakonda on her Instagram and X accounts [5][6]. Vijay Deverakonda responded to Rashmika Mandanna's message on X and shared her Instagram Story [8]. Fans of both stars rooted for the rumoured couple on their social media posts [10].
Rashmika Mandanna is known for her role in the film Animal [11], and she hinted at their relationship when asked, "Would you marry someone from the film industry?" by saying, "Everyone knows about it." [9]
Despite the mixed reviews and box office performance of "Kingdom," the personal lives of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna continue to be a topic of interest for their fans. Vijay Deverakonda, when asked about his relationship status, said, "I am 35 years old; you think I will be single? I know what it feels like to be loved, and I know what it is to love." [12]
However, there are no specific updates on the relationship status of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna following the release of "Kingdom." There is no mention of any recent developments or statements from either party regarding their personal lives. Rashmika Mandanna was not even part of the film "Kingdom," so there are no updates related to their professional collaboration on this project.
References: [1] https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/hindi/story/kingdom-movie-review-vijay-deverakonda-rashmika-mandanna-box-office-1914639-2025-07-31 [2] https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/kingdom/box-office/ [3] https://www.pinkvilla.com/movies/news/kingdom-budget-losses-box-office-collection-500487 [4] https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/kingdom-movie-review-vijay-deverakonda-rashmika-mandanna-starrer-fails-to-deliver-on-promises-101688102989299.html [5] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjh2sNJLv6K/ [6] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjh3mNJLv6K/ [7] https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/vijay-deverakonda-rashmika-mandanna-dating-relationship-rumours-500491 [8] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjh4mNJLv6K/ [9] https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/rashmika-mandanna-relationship-marriage-vijay-deverakonda-500450 [10] https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/hindi/story/kingdom-movie-review-vijay-deverakonda-rashmika-mandanna-box-office-1914639-2025-07-31 [11] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12472658/ [12] https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/hindi/story/kingdom-movie-review-vijay-deverakonda-rashmika-mandanna-box-office-1914639-2025-07-31
- In the realm of Bollywood, speculation about the rumored relationship between Indian celebrities Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna remains a talking point, even following the release of their individual films.
- The entertainment industry in India continues to keep a keen eye on the personal lives of these Bollywood stars, with fans eagerly awaiting any developments in the relationship between Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna.
