Venkitesh VP, who impressed audiences with his performance as Murugan in Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom, wasn’t the first choice for the role.
The latest news is that director Gowtam Tinnanuri had initially approached Telugu actor Thiruveer to play the part. However, due to date clashes with his other commitments, Thiruveer had to turn down the opportunity.
The role then went to Venkitesh VP, who brought depth and intensity to the character, earning widespread praise. Kingdom, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, has been winning appreciation for its strong performances on OTT.