The much-awaited sequel to Vijay Deverakonda’s 2025 spy thriller Empire has been officially discontinued, producer Naga Vamsi confirmed in a recent interview with Idlebrain. The decision comes after the disappointing box-office performance of the first film, dashing hopes of expanding the franchise.
Kingdom producer Naga Vamsi confirms Vijay Deverakonda-starrer sequel has been shelved after underperforming at the box office
EmpireDirected by Gautham Tinnanuri and starring Deverakonda in the role of constable-turned-spy Suri, it releases in theaters in July 2025 with a story designed to leave room for future installments. However, despite high expectations, the film failed to generate significant commercial traction.
When Vamsi was asked about the planned follow-up, he made it clear that empire 2 Not in the cards now. “No, we’re not making it anymore,” he told entertainment portal Idlebrain, adding that he felt there was no point in rehashing the discussion about why the first film didn’t work. “There is no point in talking about what happened as it will only hurt Gautham. There is nothing more to be done now,” Vamsi said, indicating a desire to move forward rather than dwell on the failures.
Despite shelving the sequel, Vamsi confirmed that his working relationship with the director remains intact. He added, “But yes, we will collaborate with Gautham. He is doing a different film now.” Empire Universe.
Meanwhile, Vijay Deverakonda – who expected Empire This will be a career milestone after some recent slump at the box office – other projects are lined up including an action film unruly publicDirected by Ravi Kiran Kola, scheduled to release in 2026.
