'Kingdom' mania hits Tirupati; Vijay Deverakonda's 40-ft cutout steals the show—check out

As the clock ticks closer to the release of Vijay Deverakonda’s upcoming spy action drama 'Kingdom', the buzz surrounding the film is reaching fever pitch.A massive 40-foot cutout of the actor has been unveiled at the Nehru Municipal Ground in Tirupati, where the official trailer launch is set to take place on the evening of July 26. Fans are all awaiting the comeback of Vijay Deverakonda. One commented, "Too good. Awaiting #Kingdom Suriii's arrival." Another comment read, "Fully excited." The promotions for the film seem to be impressive, indicating the confidence level of the 'Kingdom' team. The trailer launch event is expected to boost the hype for the movie. Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri and starring Bhagyashri Borse in her first major Telugu outing, 'Kingdom' is slated to hit theaters on July 31.The film is being released in multiple languages, and with just a few days left, the makers, producers Naga Vamsi, Sai Soujanya, and the team are expected to heighten the hype with promotions. Music composer Anirudh Ravichander is also on board. A pre-release event is also expected to take place shortly after the trailer reveal. Overall, In an official statement shared by the team, the Andhra Pradesh government has approved a special hike in ticket prices for 'Kingdom's release. As reported on the 123 Telugu website, the price hike will be in effect for a 10-day period starting July 31. According to the official circular, single-screen theaters will now charge an additional Rs. 50 per ticket, while multiplex tickets will go up by Rs. 75. The hike is likely to reflect the growing confidence in the film’s drawing power and is being viewed by many as a strong indicator of the kind of reception 'Kingdom' might enjoy when it hits the big screen.