Vijay Deverakonda is set to return to the big screen with Kingdom, directed by Gowtham Tinnanuri, hitting theaters on July 31, 2025. As part of the film’s promotions, the actor recently opened up in an interview with Anupama Chopra about the challenges he faces in influencing creative decisions.
He shared that, unlike actors with strong industry backing, he often doesn’t have the space to question directors or demand script changes, even when he feels something isn’t working. He highlighted the stark contrast between his situation and that of a contemporary actor who, with the support of an influential father and others, is able to get scripts reworked over months with multiple writers.
These remarks have since become a hot topic online, with social media users speculating about the actor he referred to. While Deverakonda didn’t take his name, the conversation has reignited debates around privilege, influence, and power dynamics within the industry. Only time will tell if Vijay addresses the speculation further. For now, his comments have added fuel to discussions in the lead-up to Kingdom’s release.