Tue Aug 26 13:30:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the information about “Kingdom’s” upcoming OTT release:

**Headline: Vijay Deverakonda’s “Kingdom” Hits Netflix This Ganesh Chaturthi Amid Controversy**

**Mumbai, India – August 16, 2024** – Gowtam Tinnanuri’s action-packed spy thriller “Kingdom,” starring Vijay Deverakonda, is set to premiere on Netflix on August 27th, coinciding with Ganesh Chaturthi. The film, which saw a theatrical release on July 31st to mixed reviews, will be available in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. The Hindi version will be titled “Saamrajya” due to title issues.

Netflix India and production company Sithara Entertainments announced the release date on social media, teasing the film’s arrival with captions referencing a “new king rising from the ashes.”

“Kingdom” follows Suri (Vijay Deverakonda), a constable-turned-spy who embarks on a perilous mission to Sri Lanka to find his missing brother, Siva (Satyadev). His search plunges him into a dangerous conflict with a powerful drug cartel, led by Odiyappan (Baburaj) and his son Murugan (Venkitesh). Dr. Madhu (Bhagyashri Borse) provides assistance and forms a romantic connection with Suri during his mission.

While “Kingdom” was highly anticipated, its theatrical run generated a worldwide gross of ₹82.02 crore but was met with mixed critical reception. The film concludes with a setup for a potential sequel.

Notably, “Kingdom” has also faced controversy for its depiction of Sri Lankan Tamils. Members of the Naam Thamizhar Katchi (NTK) staged protests and vandalized theaters in Tamil Nadu, demanding a ban on the film. The Madras High Court intervened, assuring protection for theaters screening the movie.

The announcement of the OTT release coincides with the 8th anniversary of Deverakonda’s hit film “Arjun Reddy” and the 3rd anniversary of “Liger,” which did not fare well at the box office. Netflix subscribers will soon have the opportunity to judge “Kingdom” for themselves and see if the film lives up to the hype and overcomes the controversies that have surrounded it.

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