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{{short description|Indian film | {{short description|Indian actor and film producer}} | ||
{{family name hatnote|Deverakonda|lang=Telugu}} | {{family name hatnote|Deverakonda|lang=Telugu}} | ||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Vijay Deverakonda | | name = Vijay Deverakonda | ||
| image = Vijay Deverakonda at NOTA pressmeet (cropped).jpg | | image = Vijay Deverakonda at NOTA pressmeet (cropped).jpg | ||
| caption = Deverakonda at a press meet for '' [[NOTA (film)|NOTA]]'' in 2018 | | caption = Deverakonda at a press meet for '' [[NOTA (film)|NOTA]]'' in 2018 | ||
| birth_name = Deverakonda Vijay Sai | | birth_name = Deverakonda Vijay Sai | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|5|9|df=yes}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|5|9|df=yes}} | ||
| birth_place = [[ | | birth_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] (now in Telangana), India | ||
| alma_mater = <!-- must be attributed to reliable sources --> | |||
| occupation = {{hlist| | | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|film producer}} | ||
| years_active = 2011–present | | years_active = 2011–present | ||
| relatives = [[Anand Deverakonda]] (brother) | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Deverakonda Vijay Sai''' (born 9 May 1989) is an Indian actor and producer who predominantly works in [[Telugu | '''Deverakonda Vijay Sai''' (born 9 May 1989)<ref name="timesofindia">{{cite news|author=Shalini J. R.|date=9 May 2018|title=Vijay Deverakonda celebrates his birth in a unique way|website=[[The Times of India]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vijay-devarakonda-celebrates-his-birthday-in-a-unique-way/articleshow/64093479.cms|url-status=live|access-date=3 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190111045330/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vijay-devarakonda-celebrates-his-birthday-in-a-unique-way/articleshow/64093479.cms|archive-date=11 January 2019}}</ref> is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Did Numerology Change In 'The Deverakonda's Name Affect WFL Prospects ? |url=https://english.sakshi.com/tollywood/2020/02/14/did-numerology-change-in-vijay-deverakondas-name-affect-wfl-prospects |access-date=16 August 2020 |work=Sakshi Post |date=14 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=c>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/this-film-came-at-the-right-time/article6902995.ece|title=This film came at the right time|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=30 August 2017|date=17 February 2015|last1=Chowdhary|first1=Y. Sunita|archive-date=26 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626191639/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/this-film-came-at-the-right-time/article6902995.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
Deverakonda | Deverakonda made his Telugu debut with ''[[Nuvvila]]'' (2015) and then played a supporting role in ''[[Yevade Subramanyam]]'' (2015). He established himself as a leading actor with ''[[Pelli Choopulu]]'' (2016), ''[[Arjun Reddy]]'' (2017), ''[[Mahanati]]'' (2018), ''[[Geetha Govindam]]'' (2018), ''[[Taxiwaala]]'' (2018) and ''[[Dear Comrade]]'' (2019). His portrayal of a self-destructive alcoholic in ''Arjun Reddy'' won him [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/leisure/story/20171002-vijay-sai-deverakonda-telugu-cinema-arjun-reddy-sandeep-reddy-vanga-1049492-2017-09-23|title=Serial kisser Deverakonda is the Emraan Hashmi of Telugu cinema|first1=Mona|last1=Ramavat|date=23 September 2017|website=India Today|access-date=11 February 2020|archive-date=17 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217085314/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/leisure/story/20171002-vijay-sai-deverakonda-telugu-cinema-arjun-reddy-sandeep-reddy-vanga-1049492-2017-09-23|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=a>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pqngUO_pP4|title=Yevade Subramanyam Theatrical Trailer – Nani, Malavika Nair|last=Vyjayanthi Network|date=15 January 2015|access-date=30 August 2017|via=YouTube|archive-date=24 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180224071041/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pqngUO_pP4|url-status=live}}</ref> He also won the [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Best Actor (Critics) Award]] for ''Geetha Govindam''.<ref>{{cite web |author=P Kirubhakar |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/siima-2019-vijay-deverakonda-and-keerthy-suresh-win-big-see-pics-1581463-2019-08-16 |title=SIIMA 2019: Vijay Deverakonda and Keerthy Suresh win big. See pics – Movies News |publisher=Indiatoday.in |access-date=17 August 2019 |archive-date=16 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190816191920/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/siima-2019-vijay-deverakonda-and-keerthy-suresh-win-big-see-pics-1581463-2019-08-16 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
Deverakonda was featured by ''[[Forbes India]]'' in their [[Forbes 30 Under 30|30 Under 30]] list | Deverakonda also owns his own production house, King of the Hill Entertainment that had its first release with ''[[Meeku Maathrame Cheptha]]'' (2019).<ref name="ProductionHouse">{{cite news|date=5 November 2019|title=Vijay Deverakonda: I want to create a platform for new talent|work=The Indian Express|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/vijay-deverakonda-i-want-to-create-a-platform-for-new-talent-6103938/|access-date=13 January 2020|archive-date=13 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113104249/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/vijay-deverakonda-i-want-to-create-a-platform-for-new-talent-6103938/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=29 August 2019|title=Vijay Deverkonda Turns Producer, Announces Debut Production Meeku Maathrame Cheptha|work=News18|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijay-deverkonda-turns-producer-announces-film-with-meeku-maathrame-cheptha-2289531.html|access-date=13 January 2020|archive-date=13 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113104249/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vijay-deverkonda-turns-producer-announces-film-with-meeku-maathrame-cheptha-2289531.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, he was featured by ''[[Forbes India]]'' in their [[Forbes 30 Under 30|30 Under 30]] list,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.forbesindia.com/thirtyprofile2019/vijay-deverakonda/1755/21|title=Vijay Deverakonda – Forbes India Magazine|website=Forbes India|language=en|access-date=11 November 2019|archive-date=11 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191111072011/http://www.forbesindia.com/thirtyprofile2019/vijay-deverakonda/1755/21|url-status=dead}}</ref> and became the most searched South Indian actor according to Google's annual report.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vijay-deverakonda-is-the-most-searched-south-indian-actor-in-2019/articleshow/72490028.cms|title=Vijay Deverakonda is the most-searched South Indian actor in 2019 – Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=5 March 2020|archive-date=15 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215151105/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/vijay-deverakonda-is-the-most-searched-south-indian-actor-in-2019/articleshow/72490028.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Deverakonda Vijay Sai was born in [[ | Deverakonda Vijay Sai was born in [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] (now [[Telangana]]) to Govardhan Rao and Madhavi.<ref name="interview" /><ref>{{cite news|last1=Ravi|first1=Murali|date=4 January 2020|title=Vijay Deverakonda changes his name! To what?|work=Tollywood|url=https://www.tollywood.net/vijay-deverakonda-changes-his-name-to-what/|url-status=live|access-date=2 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011223839/https://www.tollywood.net/vijay-deverakonda-changes-his-name-to-what/|archive-date=11 October 2020}}</ref> His family hails from Thummanpeta village of erstwhile [[Mahbubnagar district]] (now [[Nagarkurnool district|Nagarkurnool]]).<ref name="interview">{{Cite web|date=27 February 2017|title=Vijay Deverakonda Interview, Talking Movies With iDream|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYuwoLPkK4w&t=30m44s|url-status=live|access-date=27 November 2021|via=YouTube|publisher=iDream Telugu Movies}}</ref><ref name="th1" /> His father was a small [[television serial]] director who quit doing them due to lack of success. Deverakonda studied in Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School (a boarding school) till 10th grade in Puttaparthi.<ref>{{Citation|title=Arjun Reddy Hero Vijay Deverakonda Exclusive Interview {{!}}{{!}} Frankly With TNR #74|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgdAuD9AeiQ|language=en|access-date=9 February 2022}}</ref> He holds a [[Bachelor of Commerce]] degree.<ref name="th1">{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=30 August 2017|title=Fearless in front of the camera|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/on-a-high-with-arjun-reddy-vijay-deverakonda-discusses-what-makes-him-an-uninhibited-actor/article19586423.ece|access-date=30 August 2020|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=26 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626181345/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/on-a-high-with-arjun-reddy-vijay-deverakonda-discusses-what-makes-him-an-uninhibited-actor/article19586423.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> He has a younger brother, Anand, who is also an actor.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=18 November 2020|title=Anand Deverakonda: 'I haven't done anything heroic so far'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/anand-deverakonda-gets-talking-about-his-new-telugu-film-middle-class-melodies/article33124083.ece|access-date=12 March 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
== | == Career == | ||
=== Early career and struggle (2011–2015) === | |||
Deverakonda made his debut with [[Ravi Babu]]-directed romantic comedy ''[[Nuvvila]]'' (2011).<ref>{{Cite news|date=4 September 2020|title=Vijay Devarakonda made his debut with Nuvvila|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/vijay-devarakonda-made-his-debut-with-nuvvila/articleshow/65993069.cms|access-date=15 November 2020|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> He later appeared in [[Sekhar Kammula]]'s ''[[Life Is Beautiful (2012 film)|Life is Beautiful]]'' in a minor role.<ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay Deverakonda to star in Anand Shankar's next |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-deverakonda-star-anand-shankars-next-77296 |work=[[The News Minute]] |access-date=12 March 2021 |date=2 March 2018}}</ref> He was introduced to [[Nag Ashwin]], who later cast him in a supporting role for the 2015 film ''[[Yevade Subramanyam]]'' alongside actor [[Nani (actor)|Nani]].<ref name=i>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/an-eye-for-story/article6874716.ece|title=An eye for story|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=30 August 2017|date=9 February 2015|last1=Chowdhary|first1=Y. Sunita|archive-date=25 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170625014600/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/an-eye-for-story/article6874716.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was produced by the daughters of [[Ashwini Dutt]], a producer in the Telugu film industry; [[Priyanka Dutt]] backed him and once shooting started, and [[Swapna Dutt]] signed him onto her company.<ref name=j>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSstKbH8NQg|title=Swapna Dutt Speech – Yevade Subramanyam Audio Launch Live – Nani, Malavika Nair|last=Vyjayanthi Network|date=21 February 2015|access-date=30 August 2017|via=YouTube|archive-date=7 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307135054/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSstKbH8NQg|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=k>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiokhushi.com/news/details/1501/Evade-Subramanyam-says-Nani|title='Evade Subramanyam' says Nani|last=Radiokhushi|website=www.radiokhushi.com|access-date=30 August 2017|archive-date=30 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830054500/http://www.radiokhushi.com/news/details/1501/Evade-Subramanyam-says-Nani|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
=== Breakthrough and success (2016–present) === | |||
[[File:Vijay Devarakonda at YouTube FanFest.png|thumb|right|Deverakonda at [[YouTube]] Fan Fest in 2018]] | [[File:Vijay Devarakonda at YouTube FanFest.png|thumb|right|Deverakonda at [[YouTube]] Fan Fest in 2018]] | ||
Deverakonda's first lead role was in ''[[Pelli Choopulu]]'', a romantic coming-of-age film directed by [[Tharun Bhascker]]. The film became commercially successful and won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu|Best Feature Film in Telugu]] and the [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu]] at the [[64th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofindia.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/pelli-choopulu-bags-two-national-awards-is-best-film-in-telugu/amp_articleshow/58066962.cms|title=Pelli Choopulu bags two national awards; is 'best film' in Telugu|publisher=Times of India|date=8 April 2017}}{{dead link|date=August 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name="m">{{cite web|url=http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31809&articlexml=VIJAY-DEVERAKONDA-SIGNS-HIS-NEXT-08062015108013|title=The Times Group|website=epaperbeta.timesofindia.com|access-date=30 August 2017|archive-date=27 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827004228/http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31809&articlexml=VIJAY-DEVERAKONDA-SIGNS-HIS-NEXT-08062015108013|url-status=dead}}</ref> He starred in the [[masala film]], ''[[Dwaraka (film)|Dwaraka]]'' in 2017. His next film ''[[Arjun Reddy]]'' received praise and criticism alike for being very bold and radical.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Arjun Reddy movie review: Vijay Devarakonda-starrer heralds a new chapter in Telugu cinema – Entertainment News , Firstpost|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/arjun-reddy-movie-review-vijay-devarakonda-starrer-heralds-a-new-chapter-in-telugu-cinema-3972675.html|access-date=26 December 2021|website=Firstpost|date=25 August 2017|language=en}}</ref> Vijay's portrayal as a self-destructive, short-tempered, and alcoholic surgeon received critical acclaim, and won him awards like the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/womens-groups-protest-against-arjun-reddy-vijayawada-demand-ban-films-screening-67695|title=Women's groups protest against 'Arjun Reddy' in Vijayawada, demand ban on film's screening|date=1 September 2017|work=The News Minute|access-date=3 September 2017|archive-date=2 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902210331/http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/womens-groups-protest-against-arjun-reddy-vijayawada-demand-ban-films-screening-67695|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/arjun-reddy-movie-review-intense-raw-and-unbelievably-honest-5-stars/story-kSroTBJoqiGlTBavkdlVeK.html|title=Arjun Reddy movie review: Intense, raw and unbelievably honest. 5 stars|date=26 August 2017|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=27 August 2017|archive-date=28 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828064815/http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/arjun-reddy-movie-review-intense-raw-and-unbelievably-honest-5-stars/story-kSroTBJoqiGlTBavkdlVeK.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, ''[[Film Companion]]'' ranked Deverakonda's performance in ''Arjun Reddy'' in "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade"''.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=100 Greatest Performances of the Decade|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219043509/https://www.filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html|archive-date=19 December 2019|access-date=26 November 2019|website=100 Greatest Performances of the Decade|language=en}}</ref> | |||
Following ''Arjun Reddy'' was ''[[Ye Mantram Vesave]]'', which was supposed to release in 2013 but released on 2018. He then starred in ''[[Mahanati]]'', a biographical film around the life of actress [[Savitri (actress)|Savitri]]. Deverakonda's next release in 2018 was [[Geetha Arts]]' romantic comedy ''[[Geetha Govindam]]'', in which he starred as an innocent and nervous college professor. His next film, released on 5 October, was the Tamil political thriller ''[[NOTA (film)|NOTA]]'', directed by [[Anand Shankar]], which performed poorly at the box office.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telugu360.com/nota-worldwide-closing-collections-disaster/|title='NOTA' Worldwide Closing Collections – Disaster|date=27 October 2018|work=Telugu360.com|access-date=28 October 2018|language=en-US|archive-date=28 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181028225638/https://www.telugu360.com/nota-worldwide-closing-collections-disaster/|url-status=dead}}</ref> His next project was UV Creations' supernatural comedy thriller ''[[Taxiwaala]]''. | |||
In 2019, Deverakonda was seen in [[Bharat Kamma]]'s ''[[Dear Comrade]]'', a romantic action drama, alongside [[Rashmika Mandanna]]. He later signed ''Hero,'' directed by Anand Annamalai co-starring [[Malavika Mohanan]]. But the film was reportedly shelved after beginning its production.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Vijay Deverakonda's Hero shelved|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jul/23/vijay-deverakondas-hero-shelved-13160.html|access-date=12 March 2021|work=The New Indian Express|date=23 July 2019}}</ref> In 2020, he acted in [[Kranthi Madhav]]'s romantic drama ''[[World Famous Lover]]'' opposite [[Raashi Khanna]], [[Catherine Tresa]], [[Aishwarya Rajesh]], and [[Izabelle Leite]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/211018/vijay-deverakondas-new-film-rolls-out.html |title=Vijay Deverakonda's new film rolls out! |publisher=Deccanchronicle.com |date=21 October 2018 |access-date=17 August 2019 |archive-date=24 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924085223/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/211018/vijay-deverakondas-new-film-rolls-out.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
Deverakonda's | |||
{{As of|2021|April}}, his [[Hindi]]–[[Telugu language|Telugu]] bilingual film ''[[Liger (film)|Liger]]'' is under production. The film is being directed by [[Puri Jagannadh]] and produced by [[Karan Johar]].<ref name="bilingual">{{cite web |date=20 February 2020 |title=Ananya Panday to star opposite Vijay Devarakonda in Puri Jagannadh's next |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2020/feb/20/ananya-panday-to-star-opposite-vijay-devarakonda-in-puri-jagannadhs-next-2106120.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605191550/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2020/feb/20/ananya-panday-to-star-opposite-vijay-devarakonda-in-puri-jagannadhs-next-2106120.html |archive-date=5 June 2020 |access-date=5 June 2020 |work=New Indian Express}}</ref><ref name="liger">{{cite web |date=18 January 2021 |title=Vijay Deverakonda-Ananya Panday's film titled 'Liger', Karan Johar shares 'punching' first look |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-vijay-deverakonda-ananya-panday-film-titled-liger-karan-johar-shares-punching-first-look-2868796 |access-date=18 January 2021 |work=Daily News & Analysis}}</ref> | |||
In | In March 2022, Devarakonda has announced his upcoming film ''JGM'' which is being directed by Puri Jagannadh, which is scheduled to release on 3 August 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title='JGM': Vijay Deverakonda And Puri Jagannadh's Action Film To Release On August 3, 2023 |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/-jgm-vijay-deverakonda-and-puri-jagannadh-s-action-film-to-release-on-august-3-2023-news-189044|date=29 March 2022|work=Outlook India|access-date=30 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=K. |first1=Janani |title=Vijay Deverakonda announces new film JGM. Samantha wishes him good luck |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vijay-deverakonda-announces-new-film-jgm-samantha-wishes-him-good-luck-1930965-2022-03-29 |access-date=30 March 2022 |work=India Today |date=29 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Brands and endorsements == | |||
He was the brand ambassador of food delivery app [[Zomato]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay Deverakonda as Zomato brand ambassador – TV9 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQzjp60hUeo |access-date=6 March 2020 |work=[[TV9 Telugu]] |date=22 August 2019}}</ref> On 15 October 2018, Deverakonda launched his fashion brand ''Rowdy Wear''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vyas|date=17 July 2018|title=Vijay Devarakonda's Rowdy Wear On Top|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-07-17/Vijay-Devarakondas-Rowdy-Wear-On-Top/398856|access-date=9 February 2022|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en}}</ref> Later, in 2020 ''Rowdy Wear'' was launched on [[Myntra]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Actor Vijay Deverakonda launches his fashion brand 'Rowdy Wear' on Myntra |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-vijay-deverakonda-launches-his-fashion-brand-rowdy-wear-myntra-117989 |access-date=12 February 2020 |work=[[The News Minute]] |date=12 February 2020 |archive-date=17 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217083811/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-vijay-deverakonda-launches-his-fashion-brand-rowdy-wear-myntra-117989 |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
==Brands and endorsements== | |||
He was the brand ambassador of food delivery app [[Zomato]].<ref | |||
== Other works == | == Other works == | ||
Deverakonda has donated to relief funds, including a donation to families of victims in the [[2019 Pulwama attack]].<ref | Deverakonda has donated to relief funds, including a donation to families of victims in the [[2019 Pulwama attack]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/aug/13/kerala-floods-vijay-devarakonda-contributes-to-cms-flood-relief-fund-1856897.html|title=Kerala floods: Vijay Devarakonda contributes to CM's flood relief fund|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=27 April 2020|archive-date=21 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221152817/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2018/aug/13/kerala-floods-vijay-devarakonda-contributes-to-cms-flood-relief-fund-1856897.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/actor-vijay-devarakonda-donates-rs-25-lakh-cms-relief-fund|title=Actor Vijay Devarakonda donates Rs 25 lakh to CM's Relief Fund|last=TelanganaToday|website=Telangana Today|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191021204322/https://telanganatoday.com/actor-vijay-devarakonda-donates-rs-25-lakh-cms-relief-fund|archive-date=21 October 2019|access-date=27 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2019-02-16/Vijay-Devarakondas-Donation-for-Martyrs-Families/496050|title=Vijay Devarakonda's Donation for Martyrs' Families|last=HansIndia|date=16 February 2019|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324132748/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2019-02-16/Vijay-Devarakondas-Donation-for-Martyrs-Families/496050|archive-date=24 March 2019|access-date=27 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Amid heavy rainfall and floods, Vijay Devarakonda donates 10 lakhs to Telangana CM relief fund – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/amid-heavy-rainfall-and-floods-vijay-devarakonda-donates-50-lakhs-to-telangana-cm-relief-fund/articleshow/78770335.cms|date=21 October 2020|access-date=21 October 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | ||
=== The Deverakonda Foundation === | === The Deverakonda Foundation === | ||
Deverakonda conceptualised and founded The Deverakonda Foundation'','' a [[Nonprofit organization|nonprofit organisation]] in April 2019.<ref | Deverakonda conceptualised and founded The Deverakonda Foundation'','' a [[Nonprofit organization|nonprofit organisation]] in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vijay Deverakonda helps over 17,000 families through his Middle-Class Fund|url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/entertainment/vijay-deverakonda-helps-over-17000-families-through-his-middle-class-fund|access-date=1 July 2020|website=National Herald|date=4 June 2020|language=en|archive-date=1 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701164638/https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/entertainment/vijay-deverakonda-helps-over-17000-families-through-his-middle-class-fund|url-status=live}}</ref> In early 2020, he donated ₹24,000 through the Foundation to help Ganesh Ambari, a kickboxer who won the Vaco Indian Open International Kick-boxing Championship Title 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/ganesh-goldmedal-deverakonda-support.html|title=Kickboxer Ganesh won gold medal with Deverakonda foundation financial support – idlebrain.com news|website=www.idlebrain.com|access-date=27 April 2020|archive-date=28 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228063834/http://idlebrain.com/news/today/ganesh-goldmedal-deverakonda-support.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
=== COVID-19 pandemic === | === COVID-19 pandemic === | ||
An initiative was started to battle [[COVID-19 pandemic]] crisis. The foundation has successfully aided 17,000 middle-class families with their groceries and basic essentials, spending [[Indian rupee|₹]]1.7 [[crore]]s, with the help of his Middle Class Fund (MCF). More than 8,500 volunteers donated over ₹1.5 crores to join his community effort.<ref | An initiative was started to battle [[COVID-19 pandemic]] crisis. The foundation has successfully aided 17,000 middle-class families with their groceries and basic essentials, spending [[Indian rupee|₹]]1.7 [[crore]]s, with the help of his Middle Class Fund (MCF). More than 8,500 volunteers donated over ₹1.5 crores to join his community effort.<ref>{{Cite web|date=5 June 2020|title=Vijay Deverakonda's foundation raises Rs 1.7 crore amid lockdown, shuts down operations from June 2|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/vijay-deverakonda-s-foundation-raises-rs-1-7-crore-amid-lockdown-shuts-down-operations-from-june-2/story-6iQviW4UUCirbNudhWHi4H.html|access-date=1 July 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=29 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629003915/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/vijay-deverakonda-s-foundation-raises-rs-1-7-crore-amid-lockdown-shuts-down-operations-from-june-2/story-6iQviW4UUCirbNudhWHi4H.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=India-West|first=R. M. VIJAYAKAR/Special to|title=Vijay Deverakonda's Foundation Helped Over 17,700 Working Class Families With Essentials|url=https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/vijay-deverakonda-s-foundation-helped-over-17-700-working-class-families-with-essentials/article_0ff152be-a81d-11ea-bdc5-273f4e2a2148.html|access-date=1 July 2020|website=India West|language=en|archive-date=3 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703201402/https://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/vijay-deverakonda-s-foundation-helped-over-17-700-working-class-families-with-essentials/article_0ff152be-a81d-11ea-bdc5-273f4e2a2148.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Organizers decided to end the initiative on 2 June 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Network|first=Newsmeter|date=5 June 2020|title=If Sood helped migrants return home, Deverakonda ensures people don't be hungry|url=https://newsmeter.in/the-deverakonda-foundation-ensures-people-dont-be-sleep-empty-stomach/|access-date=1 July 2020|website=NewsMeter|language=en-US|archive-date=1 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701154509/https://newsmeter.in/the-deverakonda-foundation-ensures-people-dont-be-sleep-empty-stomach/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
== In the media == | |||
[[File:Vijay Deverakonda at Rowdy Sundowner Party 2020.jpg|thumb|right|Deverakonda at Rowdy Sundowner Party 2020<ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay Devarakonda joins hands with Myntra for 'Rowdy Wear' |url=https://telanganatoday.com/vijay-devarakonda-joins-hands-with-myntra-for-rowdy-wear |access-date=11 April 2021 |work=Telangana Today |date=12 February 2020}}</ref>]] | |||
Deverakonda | Deverakonda says his family used to call him a ''rowdy'' every time he did something that they did not approve of. Over time, he started using this term for himself and his fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2018/jul/17/homegrown-actor-vijay-deverakonda-redefines-rowdy-1844400.html|title=Homegrown actor Vijay Deverakonda redefines 'Rowdy'|publisher=The Indian Express|date=17 July 2018|access-date=4 August 2019|archive-date=3 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190803232154/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2018/jul/17/homegrown-actor-vijay-deverakonda-redefines-rowdy-1844400.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/with-nota-vijay-devarakonda-is-all-set-to-conquer-tamil-audiences-what-makes-the-young-star-so-popular-5322251.html/amp|title=Vijay Devarakonda likes to call it 'Rowdy'|publisher=First post|date=5 October 2018|access-date=4 August 2019|archive-date=3 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190803232155/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/with-nota-vijay-devarakonda-is-all-set-to-conquer-tamil-audiences-what-makes-the-young-star-so-popular-5322251.html/amp|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
Deverakonda | Deverakonda is known to express his real, unfiltered opinions on stage or interviews and has gathered a lot of popularity,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Arjun Reddy speech, Is it a publicity drama? - Filmy Focus|url=https://filmyfocus.com/arjun-reddy-speech-is-it-a-publicity-drama/|last1=Focus|first1=Filmy|date=24 August 2017 |language=en-US|access-date=2 May 2020|archive-date=29 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191129234914/http://filmyfocus.com/arjun-reddy-speech-is-it-a-publicity-drama/|url-status=live}}</ref> like his speech at the ''Arjun Reddy'' audio launch in 2017.<ref>{{Citation|title=Vijay Devarakonda Ultimate Speech {{!}} Arjun Reddy Audio Launch {{!}}{{!}} Vijay Devarakonda {{!}}{{!}} Shalini|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBgg-oZKTik|language=en|access-date=29 April 2020|archive-date=9 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200309215426/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBgg-oZKTik|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/vijay-zany-speech-marks-arjun-reddy-pre-release-event-telugu-news-193775|title=Vijay's zany speech marks 'Arjun Reddy' pre-release event – Telugu News|date=21 August 2017|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=29 April 2020|archive-date=24 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824233339/http://www.indiaglitz.com/vijay-zany-speech-marks-arjun-reddy-pre-release-event-telugu-news-193775|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2017/aug/23/i-dont-like-to-be-modest-says-vijay-devarakonda-1646855.html|title=I don't like to be modest, says Vijay Devarakonda|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=29 April 2020|archive-date=1 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191101183813/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2017/aug/23/i-dont-like-to-be-modest-says-vijay-devarakonda-1646855.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
He was ranked in [[The Times of India|The Times Most | Deverakonda placed 72nd in the [[Forbes India]] Celebrity 100 list of 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=2018 Celebrity 100|url=http://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2018-celebrity-100/1735/1|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181205065534/http://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2018-celebrity-100/1735/1|archive-date=5 December 2018|access-date=5 December 2018|website=[[Forbes India]]}}</ref> He was ranked in [[The Times of India|The Times Most Desirable Men]] at No. 4<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet India's most desirable dudes – Times of India ►|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/vicky-kaushal-is-the-times-most-desirable-man-of-2018/articleshow/69361561.cms|access-date=6 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> in 2018, at No. 3<ref>{{Cite web|title=Times 50 Most Desirable Men: Here are the stars who bagged the place in the coveted list|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/the-buzz/article/times-50-most-desirable-men-here-are-the-stars-who-bagged-the-place-in-the-coveted-list/641041|access-date=6 August 2021|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en}}</ref> in 2019, at No. 2<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Times Most Desirable Man of 2020: Sushant Singh Rajput – Philosopher, dreamer, charmer – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-times-most-desirable-man-of-2020-sushant-singh-rajput-philosopher-dreamer-charmer/articleshow/83239123.cms|access-date=6 August 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> in 2020. | ||
==Filmography== | == Filmography == | ||
{ | {{Pending films key}} | ||
*''All films are in Telugu unless otherwise noted.'' | |||
* ''All films are in Telugu unless otherwise noted.'' | |||
[[File:Vijay Devarakonda at the Pre-release event of Savyasachi.png|thumb|right|Deverakonda at [[Savyasachi (2018 film)|Savyasachi]] pre-release event, 2018]] | [[File:Vijay Devarakonda at the Pre-release event of Savyasachi.png|thumb|right|Deverakonda at [[Savyasachi (2018 film)|Savyasachi]] pre-release event, 2018]] | ||
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" | {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" | ||
|+List of films and roles | |||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="col" | Year | ! scope="col" | Year | ||
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| ''[[Nuvvila]]'' | | ''[[Nuvvila]]'' | ||
| Vishnu | | Vishnu | ||
| | | | ||
| <ref name="Vogue">{{cite news |title=5 Telegu movies starring Vijay Deverakonda you can watch now on Prime Video, Zee5 and more |url=https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/telegu-movies-vijay-deverakonda-watch-on-prime-video-zee5-and-sunnxt |access-date=24 November 2020 | |<ref name="Vogue">{{cite news |date=25 March 2020 |title=5 Telegu movies starring Vijay Deverakonda you can watch now on Prime Video, Zee5 and more |language=en-IN |work=Vogue India |url=https://www.vogue.in/culture-and-living/content/telegu-movies-vijay-deverakonda-watch-on-prime-video-zee5-and-sunnxt |access-date=24 November 2020}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row" | 2012 | ! scope="row" | 2012 | ||
| ''[[Life Is Beautiful (2012 film)|Life Is Beautiful]]'' | | ''[[Life Is Beautiful (2012 film)|Life Is Beautiful]]'' | ||
| Ajay | | Ajay Devang | ||
| | | | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row" | 2015 | ! scope="row" | 2015 | ||
| ''[[Yevade Subramanyam]]'' | | ''[[Yevade Subramanyam]]'' | ||
| Rishi | | Rishi More | ||
| | | | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row" | 2016 | ! scope="row" | 2016 | ||
| ''[[Pelli Choopulu]]'' | | ''[[Pelli Choopulu]]'' | ||
| Prashanth | | Prashanth | ||
| | | | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2017 | ! scope="row" rowspan="2" | 2017 | ||
| ''[[Dwaraka (film)|Dwaraka]]'' | | ''[[Dwaraka (film)|Dwaraka]]'' | ||
| Erra Srinu / Sri Krishnananda Swamy | | Erra Srinu/Sri {{no wrap | Krishnananda Swamy}} | ||
| | | | ||
| <ref | |<ref>{{cite news |date=26 August 2016 |title=Never thought I could dance: Vijay Deverakonda |language=en |work=Deccan Chronicle |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/260816/never-thought-i-could-dance-vijay-deverakonda.html |access-date=24 November 2020}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Arjun Reddy]]'' | | ''[[Arjun Reddy]]'' | ||
| Dr. Arjun Reddy Deshmukh | | Dr. Arjun Reddy Deshmukh | ||
| | | | ||
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/winners-list-of-behindwoods-gold-medal-awards-2018.html| | |<ref>{{cite web |date=17 June 2018 |title=Winners list of Behindwoods Gold Medal Awards 2018 |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/winners-list-of-behindwoods-gold-medal-awards-2018.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626191634/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/winners-list-of-behindwoods-gold-medal-awards-2018.html |archive-date=26 June 2019 |access-date=24 June 2018}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row" rowspan="6" | 2018 | ! scope="row" rowspan="6" | 2018 | ||
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| Nikhil "Nikki" | | Nikhil "Nikki" | ||
| | | | ||
| <ref | |<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi |date=9 March 2018 |title='Ye Mantram Vesave' review: Backlog best forgotten |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ye-mantram-vesave-backlog-best-forgotten/article23000492.ece |access-date=24 November 2020}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Mahanati]]'' | | ''[[Mahanati]]'' | ||
| Vijay Anthony | | Vijay Anthony | ||
| | | | ||
| <ref | |<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 May 2018 |title=Nag Ashwin on Mahanati: The film is very honest |language=en |work=The Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/keerthy-suresh-nag-ashwin-mahanati-5168288/ |url-status=live |access-date=2 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180519100337/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/keerthy-suresh-nag-ashwin-mahanati-5168288/ |archive-date=19 May 2018}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Geetha Govindam]]'' | | ''[[Geetha Govindam]]'' | ||
| Vijay Govind | | Vijay Govind | ||
| | | Also singer for "What the Life" | ||
| <ref | |<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=15 August 2018 |title='Geetha Govindam' review: The good guy takes over |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/geetha-govindam-review-this-vijay-deverakonda-film-is-an-antithesis-to-arjun-reddy/article24696712.ece |access-date=26 December 2021 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[NOTA (film)|NOTA]]'' | | ''[[NOTA (film)|NOTA]]'' | ||
| Varun Subramanyam | | Varun Subramanyam | ||
|[[Tamil language|Tamil]] | |Simultaneously shot in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | ||
| <ref | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2018 |title=NOTA trailer: Vijay Devarakonda's Tamil debut sees him as a reluctant politician fighting a corrupt system-Entertainment News , Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/nota-trailer-vijay-devarakondas-tamil-debut-sees-him-as-a-reluctant-politician-fighting-a-corrupt-system-5129711.html |access-date=26 December 2021 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi]]'' | | ''[[Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi]]'' | ||
| Himself | | Himself | ||
| Cameo | | Cameo | ||
| <ref | |<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pecheti |first1=Prakash |date=29 June 2018 |title=Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi: Tharun Bhascker is back with yet another thorough entertainer |work=Telangana Today |url=https://telanganatoday.com/ee-nagaraniki-emaindi-tharun-bhascker-is-back-with-yet-another-thorough-entertainer |access-date=24 November 2020}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Taxiwaala]]'' | | ''[[Taxiwaala]]'' | ||
| Shiva | | Shiva Rawaali | ||
| | | | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
! rowspan="2" scope="row" | 2019 | ! rowspan="2" scope="row" | 2019 | ||
| ''[[Dear Comrade]]'' | | ''[[Dear Comrade]]'' | ||
| Chaitanya <nowiki>''</nowiki>Bobby" Krishnan | | Chaitanya <nowiki>''</nowiki>Bobby" Krishnan | ||
| | | | ||
| <ref name="NIE">{{cite news |title=Dear Comrade will not see Hindi version |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2019/jul/13/dear-comrade-will-not-see-hindi-version-2003232.html | | |<ref name="NIE">{{cite news |date=13 July 2019 |title=Dear Comrade will not see Hindi version |work=New Indian Express |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2019/jul/13/dear-comrade-will-not-see-hindi-version-2003232.html |url-status=live |access-date=15 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190714154608/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2019/jul/13/dear-comrade-will-not-see-hindi-version-2003232.html |archive-date=14 July 2019}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Meeku Maathrame Cheptha]]'' | |''[[Meeku Maathrame Cheptha]]'' | ||
|Himself | |Himself | ||
|Cameo | |Cameo; also producer | ||
|<ref | |<ref>{{cite news |date=29 August 2019 |title=Vijay Deverakonda's debut production venture titled 'Meeku Maathrame Cheptha' |work=The News Minute |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-deverakondas-debut-production-venture-titled-meeku-maathrame-cheptha-108058 |url-status=live |access-date=16 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016142433/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-deverakondas-debut-production-venture-titled-meeku-maathrame-cheptha-108058 |archive-date=16 October 2019}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row" | 2020 | ! scope="row" | 2020 | ||
| ''[[World Famous Lover]]'' | | ''[[World Famous Lover]]'' | ||
| Gautham / Seenayya "Srinu" | | Gautham/Seenayya "Srinu" Prajapat | ||
| | | | ||
| <ref | |<ref>{{cite news |date=17 September 2019 |title=Vijay Devarakonda's World Famous Lover |work=Telugu 360 Indian |url=https://www.telugu360.com/vijay-devarakondas-world-famous-lover/ |url-status=dead |access-date=17 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102121703/https://www.telugu360.com/vijay-devarakondas-world-famous-lover/ |archive-date=2 November 2019}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! rowspan="2" scope="row" |2021 | ! rowspan="2" scope="row" |2021 | ||
|''[[Jathi Ratnalu]]'' | |''[[Jathi Ratnalu]]'' | ||
| | | {{NA}} | ||
|Cameo | |||
| | |||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Pushpaka Vimanam]]'' | |||
| ''[[ | | {{NA}} | ||
| | |Cameo | ||
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! rowspan="2" scope="row" |2022 | |||
| {{Pending film|[[Liger (film)|Liger]]}} | |||
|{{TBA}} | |||
| Simultaneously shot in [[Hindi]] | |||
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| | |{{Pending film|[[Kushi (2022 film)|Kushi]]}} | ||
| | |{{TBA}} | ||
| | |Filming | ||
| <ref | |<ref>{{cite news |date=28 April 2022 |title=Vijay Deverakonda Surprises Samantha Ruth Prabhu on Her Birthday While Shooting, Watch Hilarious Prank |language=en |work=News18 |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/vijay-deverakonda-surprises-samantha-ruth-prabhu-on-her-birthday-while-shooting-watch-hilarious-prank-5072959.html |access-date=28 April 2022}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
! scope="row" |2023 | |||
|{{Pending film|[[Jana Gana Mana (2023 film)|Jana Gana Mana]]}} | |||
|{{TBA}} | |||
|Filming | |||
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 June 2022 |title=Vijay Deverakonda, Pooja Hegde and Puri Jagannadh, 'JGM' first shoot schedule commences |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/superstar-the-vijay-deverakonda-pooja-hegde-puri-jagannadh-jgm-first-shoot-schedule-commences/articleshow/92006356.cms |access-date=4 June 2022}}</ref> | |||
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== Awards and nominations == | == Awards and nominations == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
|+List of awards and nominations | |||
|- | |- | ||
!Year | !Year | ||
!Award | !Award | ||
!Category | !Category | ||
! | !Title | ||
!Result | !Result | ||
!{{ | !class="unsortable"|{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}} | ||
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|2015 | |2015 | ||
|[[Nandi Awards]] | |[[Nandi Awards]] | ||
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Vijay Deverakonda | |
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.jpg) Deverakonda at a press meet for NOTA in 2018 | |
| Born | Deverakonda Vijay Sai 9 May 1989 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana), India |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Relatives | Anand Deverakonda (brother) |
Deverakonda Vijay Sai (born 9 May 1989)[1] is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Telugu cinema.[2][3]
Deverakonda made his Telugu debut with Nuvvila (2015) and then played a supporting role in Yevade Subramanyam (2015). He established himself as a leading actor with Pelli Choopulu (2016), Arjun Reddy (2017), Mahanati (2018), Geetha Govindam (2018), Taxiwaala (2018) and Dear Comrade (2019). His portrayal of a self-destructive alcoholic in Arjun Reddy won him Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu.[4][5] He also won the SIIMA Best Actor (Critics) Award for Geetha Govindam.[6]
Deverakonda also owns his own production house, King of the Hill Entertainment that had its first release with Meeku Maathrame Cheptha (2019).[7][8] In 2019, he was featured by Forbes India in their 30 Under 30 list,[9] and became the most searched South Indian actor according to Google's annual report.[10]
Early life
Deverakonda Vijay Sai was born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana) to Govardhan Rao and Madhavi.[11][12] His family hails from Thummanpeta village of erstwhile Mahbubnagar district (now Nagarkurnool).[11][13] His father was a small television serial director who quit doing them due to lack of success. Deverakonda studied in Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School (a boarding school) till 10th grade in Puttaparthi.[14] He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree.[13] He has a younger brother, Anand, who is also an actor.[15]
Career
Early career and struggle (2011–2015)
Deverakonda made his debut with Ravi Babu-directed romantic comedy Nuvvila (2011).[16] He later appeared in Sekhar Kammula's Life is Beautiful in a minor role.[17] He was introduced to Nag Ashwin, who later cast him in a supporting role for the 2015 film Yevade Subramanyam alongside actor Nani.[18] The film was produced by the daughters of Ashwini Dutt, a producer in the Telugu film industry; Priyanka Dutt backed him and once shooting started, and Swapna Dutt signed him onto her company.[19][20]
Breakthrough and success (2016–present)
Deverakonda's first lead role was in Pelli Choopulu, a romantic coming-of-age film directed by Tharun Bhascker. The film became commercially successful and won the Best Feature Film in Telugu and the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu at the 64th National Film Awards.[21][22] He starred in the masala film, Dwaraka in 2017. His next film Arjun Reddy received praise and criticism alike for being very bold and radical.[23] Vijay's portrayal as a self-destructive, short-tempered, and alcoholic surgeon received critical acclaim, and won him awards like the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu.[24][25] In 2019, Film Companion ranked Deverakonda's performance in Arjun Reddy in "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade".[26]
Following Arjun Reddy was Ye Mantram Vesave, which was supposed to release in 2013 but released on 2018. He then starred in Mahanati, a biographical film around the life of actress Savitri. Deverakonda's next release in 2018 was Geetha Arts' romantic comedy Geetha Govindam, in which he starred as an innocent and nervous college professor. His next film, released on 5 October, was the Tamil political thriller NOTA, directed by Anand Shankar, which performed poorly at the box office.[27] His next project was UV Creations' supernatural comedy thriller Taxiwaala.
In 2019, Deverakonda was seen in Bharat Kamma's Dear Comrade, a romantic action drama, alongside Rashmika Mandanna. He later signed Hero, directed by Anand Annamalai co-starring Malavika Mohanan. But the film was reportedly shelved after beginning its production.[28] In 2020, he acted in Kranthi Madhav's romantic drama World Famous Lover opposite Raashi Khanna, Catherine Tresa, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Izabelle Leite.[29]
As of April 2021[update], his Hindi–Telugu bilingual film Liger is under production. The film is being directed by Puri Jagannadh and produced by Karan Johar.[30][31]
In March 2022, Devarakonda has announced his upcoming film JGM which is being directed by Puri Jagannadh, which is scheduled to release on 3 August 2023.[32][33]
Brands and endorsements
He was the brand ambassador of food delivery app Zomato.[34] On 15 October 2018, Deverakonda launched his fashion brand Rowdy Wear.[35] Later, in 2020 Rowdy Wear was launched on Myntra.[36]
Other works
Deverakonda has donated to relief funds, including a donation to families of victims in the 2019 Pulwama attack.[37][38][39][40]
The Deverakonda Foundation
Deverakonda conceptualised and founded The Deverakonda Foundation, a nonprofit organisation in April 2019.[41] In early 2020, he donated ₹24,000 through the Foundation to help Ganesh Ambari, a kickboxer who won the Vaco Indian Open International Kick-boxing Championship Title 2020.[42]
COVID-19 pandemic
An initiative was started to battle COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The foundation has successfully aided 17,000 middle-class families with their groceries and basic essentials, spending ₹1.7 crores, with the help of his Middle Class Fund (MCF). More than 8,500 volunteers donated over ₹1.5 crores to join his community effort.[43][44] Organizers decided to end the initiative on 2 June 2020.[45]
In the media
Deverakonda says his family used to call him a rowdy every time he did something that they did not approve of. Over time, he started using this term for himself and his fans.[47][48]
Deverakonda is known to express his real, unfiltered opinions on stage or interviews and has gathered a lot of popularity,[49] like his speech at the Arjun Reddy audio launch in 2017.[50][51][52]
Deverakonda placed 72nd in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list of 2018.[53] He was ranked in The Times Most Desirable Men at No. 4[54] in 2018, at No. 3[55] in 2019, at No. 2[56] in 2020.
Filmography
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Telugu unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Nuvvila | Vishnu | [57] | ||
| 2012 | Life Is Beautiful | Ajay Devang | |||
| 2015 | Yevade Subramanyam | Rishi More | |||
| 2016 | Pelli Choopulu | Prashanth | |||
| 2017 | Dwaraka | Erra Srinu/Sri Krishnananda Swamy | [58] | ||
| Arjun Reddy | Dr. Arjun Reddy Deshmukh | [59] | |||
| 2018 | Ye Mantram Vesave | Nikhil "Nikki" | [60] | ||
| Mahanati | Vijay Anthony | [61] | |||
| Geetha Govindam | Vijay Govind | Also singer for "What the Life" | [62] | ||
| NOTA | Varun Subramanyam | Simultaneously shot in Tamil | [63] | ||
| Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi | Himself | Cameo | [64] | ||
| Taxiwaala | Shiva Rawaali | ||||
| 2019 | Dear Comrade | Chaitanya ''Bobby" Krishnan | [65] | ||
| Meeku Maathrame Cheptha | Himself | Cameo; also producer | [66] | ||
| 2020 | World Famous Lover | Gautham/Seenayya "Srinu" Prajapat | [67] | ||
| 2021 | Jathi Ratnalu | N/A | Cameo | ||
| Pushpaka Vimanam | N/A | Cameo | |||
| 2022 | Liger
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|
Simultaneously shot in Hindi | [31] | |
| Kushi
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|
Filming | [68] | ||
| 2023 | Jana Gana Mana
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|
Filming | [69] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Nandi Awards | Special Jury Award | Yevade Subramanyam | Won | [70] |
| 2017 | Zee Golden Awards | Best Actor | Arjun Reddy | Won | [71] |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Won | [72] | |
| 2018 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor (Telugu) | Nominated | [73] | |
| 2019 | Geetha Govindam | Nominated | [74] | ||
| Best Actor (Critics) – Telugu | Won | [75] | |||
| 2019 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Nominated | [76] |
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