Vijay Deverakonda Praises His Co-Star Venkitesh in Kingdom, Calls Him a “Deadly Actor” With a Sweet Soul

Tollywood star Vijay Deverakonda is all set to return to the big screen with the action-packed pan-India film Kingdom, which hits theatres on July 31. The film has already created a massive buzz, and Vijay’s latest social media post about his co-star Venkitesh VP has now grabbed even more attention.

Vijay Deverakonda Introduces “Murugan” From Kingdom

On Sunday evening, Vijay introduced the world to Venkitesh VP on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. Venkitesh plays the role of Murugan in Kingdom. Vijay praised him as a “deadly actor” with “ferocious eyes and energy.” He said Venkitesh made him feel like he had entered his world during their scenes together. Vijay also called him a “sweet soul” and confidently said, “He will make a strong mark.”

This strong endorsement from Vijay instantly brought Venkitesh into the spotlight. Fans and industry insiders have now started eagerly watching out for this promising actor.

Who Is Venkitesh VP?

Venkitesh VP works mainly in the Malayalam film and television industry. Since 2014, he has played key roles in films like Odiyan (2018), Velipadinte Pusthakam (2017), and Thattumpurath Achuthan (2018). With Kingdom, he steps into the Telugu industry for the first time. He appears to play a powerful negative character in the film. Although the filmmakers haven’t shared full details about his role, his impactful presence in just a few trailer shots has already sparked fan excitement and heavy discussions on social media.

Kingdom’s Hype Peaks Ahead of Release

Director Gowtam Tinnanuri crafted the film’s story around an undercover agent named Surya, played by Vijay Deverakonda, who goes on a high-risk mission into enemy territory. The trailer, loaded with intense action and deep emotional layers, has gone viral across platforms. Fans have praised not just Vijay’s acting but also the thrilling and emotional plotline.

Bhagyashree Borse plays the female lead, and Satyadev takes on another key role. Producers S Naga Vamsi, Sai Soujanya, and Srikara Studios joined hands under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Creations to bring this project to life. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music, giving the film a high-energy musical boost.

Rashmika Mandanna Adds to the Buzz

Adding even more to the buzz, actress Rashmika Mandanna, who many link romantically with Vijay, expressed her excitement after watching the trailer. On Instagram, she called the trailer “madness” and praised Vijay, saying she dreams of matching even 50% of his acting skills one day.

As the release date draws closer, Kingdom looks ready to make a huge impact at the box office. And with Vijay Deverakonda’s powerful praise for Venkitesh, audiences now look forward to seeing this rising star light up the screen with his talent.

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