India, Aug. 1 -- Vijay Deverakonda, who was going through a series of setbacks, pinned a lot of hopes on his new film Kingdom, directed by Gautham Tinnanuri. The action drama hit the screens on July 31, 2025, and as the bookings were quite strong, trade circles expected big numbers on day one.

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As reported, Kingdom opened to record collections, grossing Rs.31 crore worldwide on its first day. These are no ordinary numbers and are the highest in Vijay Deverakonda's career and among the best openings in recent times.

Just a week ago, Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu was released and grossed Rs.40 crore on its first day worldwide. So, ...