Kingdom movie’s Day 1 advance booking is here—are the numbers promising or underwhelming? Get the latest update on Vijay Deverakonda’s much-hyped film.
Vijay Deverakonda’s much-anticipated film, Kingdom, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, has made a splash – pardon the pun – in the film news headlines before its official release. Much to do with pre-release buzz created by Deverakonda’s own matinee appeal and director Tinnanuri’s previous commercial success (remember Jersey?), the world will be watching to see how Kingdom performs at the box office, specifically on Day 1.
So, is Kingdom headed for a blockbuster opening or lagging behind expectations? Let us break it down region by region, screen by screen, and ticket by ticket.
North America: Setting the Bar
Most North American Telugu film markets are booming, and Kingdom is surging in that growth boom.
The Numbers Speak For Themselves
- Gross Total: $236,438 ( ₹1.96 crore+ )
- Number of Tickets Sold: 12,282
- Number of Shows: 556
- Comparison to Pre-sales: Beats HIT 3 (Nani)
- Premiere Date: July 30, one day before the India release.
Analyst Insight:
Telugu film Analyst Rajeev Babu on Twitter (X) commented:
“For a mid-week release, Kingdom’s North American Pre-sales are impressive. There is an organic energy, and the Vijay-Gowtam combo seems to have connected with audiences globally.”
The performance of Kingdom makes it distinguished in comparison to many regional films on the same day as Kingdom, as well as between it and recently released pan-India films overseas.
🇮🇳India: Mixed but Players
Back in India, the movie is generating buzz, albeit not uniformly across the board.
All-India Distribution Summary:
- Total Day 1 Distribution (India): Close to ₹4 Crore
- Worldwide Presales: ₹7.8 Crore (July 29)
- Day 1 Gross Prediction (India): Expected to exceed ₹15 Crore
- Let’s move through the city by city to see how it’s looking.
Telangana: The Stronghold
No surprise here–Telangana is the Kingdom’s biggest supporter thus far.
- Advance Booking Gross: ₹1.75 crore (as of July 28, 11:59 am)
- Total Tickets: 1.21 lakh
- Total Shows: 612
- Secunderabad Occupancy: ~40%
While the territory is comfortable with Deverakonda, the occupancy reflects adequate hype without anything record-breaking.
Hyderabad: Tale of Two Stats
There’s some variance in reports; either is solid positive.
- Source 1: ₹2.51 crore from 648 shows
- Source 2: ₹1.56 crore from 407 shows
- Occupancy Rate: Average of 49%
Even at the low-end of reporting, both sources validate the ongoing strength Hyderabad has as a market for Vijay, but this is not a “sold-out show” situation.
Bengaluru: Average Looking
Advance Booking: ₹29 lakh
Total Shows: 293
Bengaluru is generally a mixed bag for Telugu cinema releases. As of now, Kingdom is tracking decent but has not caught fire. Word of mouth and reviews could change this drastically once it is released.
BookMyShow Data: Engagement Meter
First 24 hours: 30,000+ Tickets Sold
Total Tickets Sold so far: 100,000+ Tickets Booked
This stat is concrete evidence of interest. A six-digit ticket sales figure pre-release, specifically for a regional language film, is impressive!
Reality Check: Is It Enough to Get Into the Top 5 Of All Time openers for 2025?
Even with strong pre-sales worldwide, Kingdom might not break into the top five Telugu openers of 2025. Why?
Reasons:
1. Competition – 2025 has had its share (Pushpa 2, Devara) with mega releases
2. Timing – Mid-week release, possible rain situation.
3. Occupancy Rates – good, but not out of this world. However, Kingdom is in play for BIG long-run potential. The real pull may be the word-of-mouth.
Final Recommendations: Steady Start with Plenty of Room
There is absolutely nothing wrong with Kingdom’s Day 1 not being in the record book; a strong indicator of long-term opportunity is in play. Over ₹7.8 crores in worldwide advance booking (just in India) and even positive build in North America. Things are looking good for the film, and the speed will only find itself increasing.
Regardless of how the film plays out after release will depend upon the next few factors:
1. Critic reviews
2. Social media interest
3. Audience word-of-mouth
FAQs
1. What did Kingdom earn in North America in advance of release?
The film grossed $236,438 (over ₹1.96 crore) with 12,282 tickets sold across 556 shows.
2. What is the total Day 1 advance booking figure for Kingdom in India?
As of July 29, the advance bookings in India are close to ₹4 crore.
3. Is Kingdom beating the pre-sales of other Telugu movies?
Yes, it has beaten Nani’s HIT 3 in North American pre-sales.
4. How many tickets have been sold on BookMyShow?
Over 100,000 tickets have been sold, with 30,000+ tickets sold in the first 24 hours alone.
5. Is Kingdom going to make it to the 2025 top 5 Telugu openers?
Not currently, it does not seem likely based on the trends in advance booking, though it may be a long-run success.
6. When is Kingdom releasing in India and North America?
North America Premiere: July 30
India Release: July 31
7. Which cities have the most advance bookings?
Hyderabad
Secunderabad
North American cities (Dallas, New Jersey, San Jose, etc.)