When Vijay Deverakonda teamed up with director Gautham Tinnanuri for Kingdom, expectations soared sky-high. Backed by producer Naga Vamsi, the film promised to be a commercial and emotional rollercoaster. But upon release, Kingdom fell short of its hype, disappointing audiences and leaving heavy losses for both the producer and buyers.
Now, with its OTT debut, many hoped the film would redeem itself and give fans something fresh. But instead, the absence of the much-loved song “Hrudayam Lopala” has reopened old wounds—especially for actress Bhagyashri Borse’s fans.
🎥 A Song That Won Hearts, But Never Made It to Theaters
The romantic track “Hrudayam Lopala,” picturized on Vijay and Bhagyashri, created a buzz upon release and was celebrated for its charm. But to everyone’s surprise, it was missing from the theatrical version.
Fans assumed they’d at least see the full sequence in the OTT release, following the trend of platforms including extended cuts and bonus content. Films like Animal and Pushpa added unseen footage in their wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital versions, winning more attention and goodwill. But in Kingdom’s OTT outing, the same theatrical cut was uploaded—with no additional scenes or songs.
🎤 The Producer’s Clarification
When questioned about the missing track, Naga Vamsi admitted:
“The story flow got in the way. That is why, no matter how much I like this song, I had to remove it.”
While this decision might make sense from a narrative standpoint, fans of Bhagyashri felt let down once again, as they had pinned hopes on OTT to deliver what theaters didn’t.
📺 Why OTT Didn’t Add It
Industry insiders explain that OTT platforms often insist on carrying the theatrical cut as it was shown in cinemas. Some, like Netflix, do allow director’s cuts or extended versions, but that isn’t always the case. With Kingdom, the platform chose to stick to the original edit, possibly assuming that including or excluding a single song wouldn’t impact overall viewership.
💔 Fans Still Hurt
For Bhagyashri’s admirers, however, the song’s absence feels like another missed opportunity. A film already struggling at the box office could have gained goodwill by showcasing extra content on OTT. Instead, what was seen as a chance to give fans something special turned into yet another disappointment.
🌟 Final Word
Kingdom may have landed on OTT hoping for a second chance, but by skipping the much-awaited “Hrudayam Lopala,” it has left fans—particularly Bhagyashri’s loyal base—feeling shortchanged. In an era where extended OTT versions often create buzz, Kingdom’s wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital cut seems to have missed the mark once again.
⚡ Catchline: In Kingdom, the throne of fan love was ready—but without “Hrudayam Lopala,” Bhagyashri fans feel dethroned once more.
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