Vijay Deverakonda - Biography, Age, Family, Career, Movie Updates

Known for his charismatic screen presence and versatile acting, Vijay has become one of the most celebrated actors in the Telugu film industry. Discover more about Vijay Deverakonda's life including his biography, family background, age, birthday, relationship status, height, and upcoming movies in this article.

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Table Of Contents

• Biography
• Age
• Height
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• Early Life and Education
• Girlfriend/ Affairs
• Movies and Career
• Other Work
• New and Upcoming Films
• Movie list and Career Timeline
• Controversies
• Net Worth
• Awards
• Interesting Facts
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Biography

Vijay Deverakonda, also known as Deverakonda Vijay Sai, was born on May 9, 1989. He is an Indian actor and film producer who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He is one of Telugu cinema's highest-paid actors, having appeared on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2018 and receiving numerous awards such as a Filmfare Award, a Nandi Award, and a SIIMA Award.

Deverakonda made his film debut with Nuvvila (2011) and was praised for his performance in the coming-of-age movie Yevade Subramanyam (2015). He rose to recognition as a main film actor after appearing in the blockbusters Pelli Choopulu (2016) and Arjun Reddy (2017), receiving the Filmfare Award for Best Actor - Telugu for his portrayal of an impulsive surgeon in the latter. He built his reputation with commercially successful films including Mahanati (2018), Geetha Govindam (2018), and Taxiwaala (2018).

In 2019, Deverakonda established his own production company, King of the Hill Entertainment, which produced Meeku Maathrame Cheptha (2019) and Pushpaka Vimanam (2021). Aside from his film career, Deverakonda founded his own fashion company, Rowdy Wear, which debuted on Myntra in 2020, and is a co-owner of the volleyball team Hyderabad Black Hawks. Deverakonda is also a celebrity product endorser who promotes a variety of humanitarian initiatives.

Age

Vijay Deverakonda's was born on May 9, 1989. His age is 34 years old as of 2024. 

Height

Vijay Deverakonda is fairly tall, standing at 5 feet 11 inches or 180 centimeters.

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Early Life and Education

Deverakonda Vijay Sai was born to Govardhan Rao and Madhavi in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. His family is from Thummanpeta village in the former Mahbubnagar district (now Nagarkurnool). His father was a television serial director who quit due to a lack of success and his mother, Madhavi Deverakonda, is the owner of Speakeasy in Hyderabad

Vijay finished his education up to the tenth standard at Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School in Puttaparthi. He went on to study intermediate at Little Flower Junior College in Hyderabad. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree from Badruka College of Commerce and Arts.His younger brother, Anand Devarakonda, is also a Telugu actor.

Girlfriend/ Affairs

Rashmika Mandanna

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, who featured in the movies Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade, are among the most gorgeous on-screen duos in the cinema business. In Tollywood in 2018, Geetha Govindam, starring Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, was an enormous hit. Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna have often bn spotted together in Mumbai City.

Their outings often sparked rumors about their relationship, especially when they were spotted together in Hyderabad. When a fan recently asked Rashmika Mandanna about how special Vijay Devarakonda is to her, she playfully replied, "Beeeeessssstttttt frrraaaaannnddd!" In an interview with IBTimes, Rashmika shared that Vijay had been a significant support in helping her move on after her breakup with Rakshit Shetty. During a promotional event for the film Animal, Rashmika was teased relentlessly by Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Reddy Vanga about her bond with Vijay.

They even made her call him, and their adorable banter became a viral sensation on Instagram, delighting their fans. The buzz around Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika often leads to speculation about whether she might become Vijay Devarakonda's wife, but both have maintained that they are just close friends.

Is Vijay Deverakonda Married?

As it stands, Vijay Deverakonda is currently single. Despite widespread conjecture suggesting he and Rashmika Mandanna are engaged and living together, the pair have consistently refused these claims. Nevertheless, rumours have emerged that marriage could be on the cards for them this year.

Movies and Career

Vijay's brief employment with the Hyderabad-based theatre troupe Sutradhar was his first significant step into the entertainment industry. He participated in a three-month programme that introduced him to numerous plays in Hyderabad's theatre scene. He had a protracted relationship with Ingenium Dramatics.

Deverakonda's first feature film was the romantic comedy Nuvvila (2011), which Ravi Babu directed. Later, he made a brief appearance in Life is Beautiful (2012), directed by Sekhar Kammula. He met Nag Ashwin, who later paired him with actor Nani in a supporting role for the 2015 coming-of-age film Yevade Subramanyam.The daughters of Telugu film industry producer Ashwini Dutt produced the movie; Priyanka Dutt supported him and, once filming began, Swapna Dutt signed him to her firm.

Arjun Reddy

In 2017, Sandeep Reddy Vanga made his directorial debut with the Telugu romantic drama film Arjun Reddy. Bhadrakali Pictures, his brother Pranay Reddy Vanga's firm, produced the film. In addition to Shalini Pandey and Vijay Deverakonda, supporting roles are played by Jia Sharma, Rahul Ramakrishna, Sanjay Swaroop, Gopinath Bhat, Kamal Kamaraju, and Kanchana. The movie is about a wealthy, alcoholic surgeon named Arjun Reddy Deshmukh (Deverakonda) who struggles with controlling his anger due to Schizotypal Personality Disorder. Following his sweetheart Preethi Shetty's (Pandey) marriage, Arjun embarks on a self-destructive road; the film centres on his collapse and eventual recovery.

A portion of Arjun Reddy's inspiration came from Sandeep Vanga's experiences studying physiotherapy. The film took four to five years to come to reality after he spent two years writing the script. Principal photography started in Hyderabad on June 20, 2016, and it took 86 working days to finish. The music and score were written by Radhan and Harshvardhan Rameshwar, respectively. The film was edited by Shashank Mali, with photography by Raj Thota.

Produced within a budget range of ₹5–5.15 crore, the movie debuted globally on August 25, 2017. Critics gave it favourable reviews, praising the cast performances, writing, photography, and direction. However, film was criticised for having misogynistic moments and for supposedly encouraging drug consumption among youth. With a distributor share of ₹25.5 crore, the movie grossed ₹51 crore worldwide at the box office.

At the 65th Filmfare Awards South, it was nominated for six categories, including Best Telugu Film and Best Telugu Director for Vanga. Deverakonda won the single prize in the film, Best Telugu Actor. The movie was recreated twice in Tamil, as Varmaa (2020) and Adithya Varma (2019), as well as in Hindi as Kabir Singh (2019).

Dear Comrade

"Dear Comrade" is a 2019 Indian Telugu romantic action drama, directed by Bharat Kamma and starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. It addresses new-age love, anger management, and sexual harassment in sports. The protagonist, Bobby, a student union leader, is in love with Lilly, a state-level cricket player. After she rejects him due to his violent tendencies, he leaves home in search of inner peace.

Three years later, Bobby learns that Lilly stopped playing cricket due to a traumatic event. Ramesh Rao, a south-zone selector for BCCI, had sexually harassed Lilly, a revelation that enrages Bobby. He files a complaint against Rao, which becomes a national issue. Despite the investigation, Lilly initially denies the allegations against Rao.

In the meantime, disillusioned, Lilly plans to marry a groom chosen by her family. After confronting her past and triggered by Bobby's persistent effort to seek justice, Lilly publicly confesses Rao's harassment. Bobby, now more mature and collected, stands by Lilly to fight against the wrongdoing. Recognising Bobby's transformation and his unwavering support, Lilly forgives Bobby. They rekindle their relationship, and Bobby helps Lilly resume her cricket career, symbolising the new beginning of both.

Geetha Govindam

In 2018, Parasuram wrote and directed the Telugu romantic comedy Geetha Govindam. It is produced by Bunny Vas under the banner of GA2 Pictures. The film stars Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna as the main performers, with supporting roles played by Nagendra Babu, Rahul Ramakrishna, and Subbaraju.

The film, which was released on August 15 and had a budget of 5 crore, generated 132 crore in income. Some reviews criticised the film for having a tried-and-true plot, but it was praised for its director, performers, and production values.

In Geetha Govindam, Vijay Deverakonda makes an appearance as Vijay Govind, the ideal man for any woman.  In the film, Vijay is shown as the ideal brother, boyfriend, husband, son, and child. Because he's so flawless, he calls every woman "madam." He is told, even at the very end, that no girl would ever fall in love with him if he were any more perfect. He is the picture of perfection, but on a bus ride with a girl he's lately started to like, everything changes in the blink of an eye. What comes next is the story's primary action.

Although the content of Geetha Govindam isn't very groundbreaking, the fact that it follows Arjun Reddy directly is in favour of the former. In Geetha Govindam, Deverakonda is allowed the flexibility to experiment with comedy-drama and lighthearted romance, allowing him to fully realise his potential. He is successful in his quest as he delivers another outstanding performance as a bewildered, innocent child attempting to comprehend love and locate his soul mate. The new on-screen chemistry between Devarakonda and Rashmika, who make the movie fascinating to watch, helps the movie succeed despite having a premise that has been done to death.

Kushi

"Kushi" is a 2023 Indian Telugu romantic comedy film, which revolves around the characters Viplav and Aaradhya played by Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Viplav moves to Kashmir for peace, but due to the war conditions, he requests a transfer back to Hyderabad, where he meets and falls in love with Aaradhya. Despite their fathers being rivals, their love story flourishes, leading to a marriage against their parents' wishes due to horoscope mismatches.

The newlyweds face challenges such as a miscarriage and issues in their relationship, almost leading to separation. However, their mutual friends, Zoya and Thomas, share their story of loss and impart advice about solidarity during difficult times. On a quest to make his marriage work, Viplav decides to perform a homam, a spiritual ceremony suggested by Aaradhya's father, for the well-being of their relationship. Even his atheist father participates in the ceremony, acknowledging his son's love for Aaradhya.

When it rains, forcing the ceremony to stop, Aaradhya's father acknowledges that the couple's love for each other is more vital than any spiritual ceremony. As a result, Viplav and Aaradhya reconcile and later become parents to a baby girl, lovingly named "Kushi", symbolising the happiness they found in overcoming their trials.

World Famous Lover

"World Famous Lover" (2020) is an Indian Telugu romantic drama by Kranthi Madhav which stars Vijay Deverakonda and Aishwarya Rajesh. Gautham, aspiring to be a writer, is in a failing live-in relationship with Yamini. After their breakup, Gautham starts penning a story about Srinu, a married union leader who has an affair with his officer, Smitha. After realizing his wife Suvarna's pain, Srinu returns back to her, prompting Gautham to remember his own story with Yamini, which further pushes him to write another story that takes place in Paris.

In Paris, Gautham falls in love with his neighbor Iza, a pilot who loses her eyesight in an accident. Gautham donates his eyes to Iza as his sacrifice for love. This parallels Gautham's sacrifices for Yamini, such as resigning from his job to help Yamini stay employed. But with Yamini's impending wedding, a tumultuous exchange sees Gautham end up in prison.

Upon release two years later, Gautham's stories have been published, intriguing the public for its unfinished finale. During his book's success event, Gautham gives a heartfelt speech about compromises and sacrifices made by both Yamini and Suvarna in his stories, wishing Yamini happiness wherever she is.

The film ends with a reunion of Yamini and Gautham after Yamini's father reveals she called off her wedding upon Gautham's imprisonment. The film, although largely panned by critics and audiences, celebrated Aishwarya Rajesh's performance.

Liger 

"Liger - Saala Crossbreed" is a 2022 bilingual sports action film directed by Puri Jagannadh, produced by Dharma Productions and Puri Connects, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday. Deverakonda plays Liger, an MMA fighter with a speech impediment, determined to become a champion under his mother Balamani's guidance after his father's death.

Liger's journey begins in Mumbai when Balamani takes him to Coach Christopher. Amidst rigorous training and personal struggles with his speech, Liger falls in love with Tanya, a wealthy girl who ultimately leaves him when her brother reveals Liger's stammering issue. Heartbroken but undeterred, Liger's newfound drive leads him to win the national championship and qualify for an international tournament, which Tanya's father sponsors.

Before the finals, Tanya is kidnapped, and Liger learns she left him to avoid distracting his career, a decision pushed by his own mother. He discovers that Tanya's father is indebted to a gangster and that the kidnapper is none other than his idol, MMA legend Mark Anderson. In a twist, Liger must now fight Anderson to rescue Tanya, with the showdown live-streamed during the MMA final.

As Liger faces defeat, he recalls his mother's wisdom, overpowering Anderson and earning the legendary fighter's respect. The jury, recognising Liger's exceptional skill in this impromptu but epic battle, awards him the title of MMA World Champion.

"Liger" not only marks Vijay Deverakonda's debut into Hindi cinema but also Ananya Panday's Telugu debut, garnished with Mike Tyson's special cameo, heightening the film's international appeal. Despite challenges, Liger's triumph is a lesson in perseverance and the power of love over personal adversity.

Family Star

Family Star is a romantic entertainer that stars Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur in the main roles. The film released on April 5th, 2024. Although the audience was excited to watch this new pair on screen, the film received mixed reviews. One of the popular songs released from the movie is called 'Nanda Nandana' sung by Sid Sriram.

Other Work

• Vijay served as Zomato's marketing ambassador for meal delivery services.
• Deverakonda introduced Rowdy Wear, his apparel label, on October 15, 2018.Later in 2020, Rowdy Wear made its Myntra debut.
• Deverakonda has contributed to relief efforts, giving money to the relatives of those killed in the Pulwama assault in 2019.
• In April 2019, Deverakonda conceived of and established The Deverakonda Foundation, a nonprofit. He gave ₹24,000 to the Foundation in the beginning of 2020 in order to support kickboxer Ganesh Ambari, who had won the Vaco Indian Open International Kick-boxing Championship Title 2020.
• A campaign was launched to combat the COVID-19 epidemic. With the aid of his Middle Class Fund (MCF), the foundation has effectively provided groceries and basic necessities to 17,000 middle-class families, spending ₹1.7 crores. Over ₹1.5 crores was donated by over 8,500 volunteers to support his community initiative.The initiative's organisers decided to call it quits on June 2, 2020.
• Devarkonda inaugurated his first multiplex theatre in 2021 In Mahbubnagar.

New and Upcoming Films

JGM - Jana Gana Mana

Jana Gana Mana (JGM) is an unfinished Telugu-language military action film directed by Puri Jagannadh. Its production began in June 2022, with an initial release date set for August 3, 2023. However, the film was reportedly shelved in September 2022 due to the disappointing box office performance of Jagannadh and Deverakonda's previous film, "Liger" (2022). Pooja Hegde was cast as the female lead in May 2022. The film was reportedly set to be released on November 3, 2024. Despite earlier reports suggesting a revival, the film did not materialize and was ultimately not released.

VD 14

VD 14 is an upcoming Telugu period action thriller directed by Rahul Sankrityan. The film features Vijay Deverakonda in a gritty and rugged role. Produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravishankar under the Mythri Movie Makers banner, it promises an engaging narrative and intense performances. 
Rahul Sankrityan and Vijay Deverakonda are all set to collaborate together once again after their extremely successful supernatural comedy Taxiwaala.

SVC 59

SVC 59 is an upcoming Telugu action thriller directed by Ravi Kiran Kola, and is currently untitled. The film stars Vijay Deverakonda in a role unlike anything he has played before. It is produced by Dil Raju and Shirish under the Sri Venkateswara Creations banner. It is reprtedly set to release in 2024, on December 5th.

VD 12

VD 12 is a Telugu action drama directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, featuring Vijay Deverakonda and Sree Leela in the lead roles. The music for the film is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Produced by Sai Soujanya and Naga Vamsi under the Sithara Entertainments banner, the first look poster and theatrical release date for VD 12 were revealed on August 2, 2024. The film is st to release on 28th March, 2025. 

Movie list and Career Timeline

Controversies

Vijay sparked a debate in 2020 when he expressed his opinions about the nation's political structure. The Arjun Reddy actor added while speaking with Baradwaj Rangan and Anupama Chopra for Film Companion that he does not think everyone should be able to vote. He said that persons from middle-class backgrounds should not be permitted to vote since their interests are more at risk. "The political system itself is not making sense in some manner," he stated, referring to the way we conduct elections. Even allowing everyone to vote, in my opinion, is inappropriate. 

The superstar, who is 31 years old, provided an example to further explain his point: "We all agree on who will pilot the aircraft when we board a jet to Bombay according to this idea. As if we should allow the 300 passengers on the plane to pick who gets to ride along? No, we leave it up to an effective organisation like the airlines to pick who is the most qualified, who has the best grasp of the industry, or who is the best candidate to pilot the aircraft." He also stated that the future of our nation lies in a dictatorship. If I could, I'd like to rule as a dictator. That is how you may alter something. I'm trying to be helpful, and you may not know what's best for you, but if you persist with it, it will pay off in five or ten years. Although you need a nice guy, tyranny is often the best course of action, the actor stated.

Net Worth

In 2022, $5 million US will be worth 37 crore Indian rupees, according to various reports on the websites. He has produced a number of blockbuster films that have elevated him to stardom in South Indian cinema. The monthly salary of Vijay Deverakonda exceeds 50 lakh rupees. He makes a lot of money acting in movies, which is the main source of his fortune. The average movie pay for Vijay Deverakonda is 6–7 crore rupees.  Vijay Devarakonda resides in the prime locality of Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Around Rs. 15 crore is the estimated value of this real estate property.

The star of the hugely successful Telugu movie Arjun Reddy Vijay Devarakonda has purchased a beautiful home in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills neighbourhood. This home is reportedly priced at 15 crores. Vijay posted a picture of himself in his new home with his parents and brother Anand on social media and informed his followers about home-grown worship. The number of cars in Vijay Devarakonda's collection is quite large. Vijay Devarakonda is the owner of some of the finest high-end vehicles available. Vijay Devarakonda is the owner of cars from the companies Range Rover Mercedes Benz and Audi.

Anand and Vijay teamed up with former's friends in 2020 to build a cosy cafe called 'Good Vibes Only' in Hyderabad. The eatery, which is located in Gachibowli's Khajaguda neighbourhood, provides a relaxed and welcoming ambience with comfy seats and a laid-back vibe. It was created to assist you in spending quality time with your family and loved ones. This location would also be perfect for working individuals and office meetings.

Awards

 Interesting Facts

• He is the son of Deverakonda Govardhan Rao a Telugu film director. Vijay enjoys using his creativity. He thought the period leading up to his graduation was one of the dullest. We don't want to squander our money on you and once his father asked him to do something. Then came the pivotal moment in his life when he asked his father to let him enrol in acting school.
• In 2011 he makes his film novella debut. After 4 years he finally got his chance to work in a movie with Yevale Subramanyam, which changed the course of his career and eventually led to him landing other prominent roles in subsequent films. In 2016 his film Pelli Choopulu won the national film award for best feature.
• The first actor from Tollywood to amass 5 million Instagram followers is Vijay Deverakonda. Despite setting up the account in 2018, he outperformed Mahesh Babu and Allu Arjun in the process.
• For the movie, Arjun Reddy Vijay won his first Filmfare; however, he later sold it at auction. He donated the 25 lakhs he received as a result of this to the CM relief fund. For this, he claimed that the prize was less significant than the audience and supporters' adoration.
• Rowdy Wear, his collection of fashionable clothing, has just been introduced. On both platforms, Rowdy has been ranked as India's top smartphone app in the Lifestyle category.
• Vijay Devrakonda revealed that he was in love with Samantha Ruth Prabhu since his college days. During the trailer launch of Vijay's and Samantha's new movie 'Khushi,' Vijay Devrakonda said that he fell in love with Samantha on the silver screen ever since his college days. He still adores her and they are now good friends. 
• His family used to call him ''rowdy' whenever he did something which they did not approve of. He has now fondly used the term for himself and his fans.
• There were rumours about Vijay dating Virgnie and Izabelle leite in his early years.

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