Venkitesh VP saying ‘Kingdom is the first film that opened the caravan door for me’ after 9 years is proof that hard work pays off

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It was supposed to be the big night for Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda and his upcoming film Kingdom. But the Kingdom pre-release event held on July 28, 2025, put the spotlight on Venkitesh VP, who up until then was unknown to most people in Telugu states. Venkitesh VP, who has featured in Malayalam films, stole the limelight with a moving speech that has now gone viral on social media. One of the key statements that Venkitesh made was that Kingdom is the first film that opened the caravan door for me. This statement has particulary struck a chord with people, seeing it as a proof that hard work does pay off.

Venkitesh VP’s viral speech

Kingdom is an upcoming Telugu film, starring Vijay Deverakonda in the lead role and set to release on July 31, 2025. During the recent pre-release event of Kingdom, Venkitesh walked on to stage as just another actor but walked off with the spotlight trailing him. The young actor ensured that every one who heard his speech remembered him. 

Tracing his journey in the film industry, the actor recounted how he started off in small roles in Malayalam films. “Then I started getting dialogues and later I turned into a villain in Tamil. Now I have arrived in Telugu cinema. It took me nine years to get here. I am so grateful to life. I am so proud of myself (of this journey),” he said, expressing his gratitude to the production house of Kingdom, Sithara Entertainments.

“I should tell you one thing. This is the first film that opened the caravan door for me bro,” the actor said in a mix of Telugu and English. These remarks from the event, which saw even Vijay Deverakonda smiling in appreciation, have gone viral on social media.

Another notable instance he recounted was when he missed attending an Anirudh Ravichander musical event. He had then told his friends that he would one day work in a film with Anirudh’s music, and that has now happened for real! But he is not just content to have reached here, Venkitesh has more dreams to chase as he concluded his speech by saying that he wants to be a hero in films.

Venkitesh VP

After the speech went viral, viewers were looking for information on the actor. The actor started off in minor roles in Malayalam movies such as Velipadinte Pusthakam, before landing more significant roles in films such as Mammootty-starrer The Priest. His other Malayalam films, include Kh-Kho, starring Rajisha Vijayan. He was also seen in a negative role in Rajisha’s Stand-Up.

FAQs

Q. What is the next Vijay Deverakonda movie in 2025?

A. Vijay Deverakonda’s next movie is Kingdom, which is releasing on July 31, 2025.

Q. Is the Kingdom movie worth watching?

A. Kingdom is helmed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, who has delivered several notable movies, including Jersey. With the hit director-star collaboration, Kingdom is expected to be a good watch.

Q. Who is Venkitesh VP?

A. Venkitesh VP is an actor, who has featured in several Malayalam films. He will be next seen in the Telugu film, Kingdom.

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