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{{short description|Indian actor | {{short description|Indian actor, film producer (born 1989)}} | ||
{{family name hatnote|Deverakonda|lang=Telugu}} | {{family name hatnote|Deverakonda|lang=Telugu}} | ||
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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = | | 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 = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh (1956–2014)|Andhra Pradesh]] | | birth_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh (1956–2014)|Andhra Pradesh]], India | ||
| alma_mater = Badruka College of Commerce & Arts | | alma_mater = Badruka College of Commerce & Arts | ||
| occupation = Actor | | occupation = {{Hlist | Actor | film producer}} | ||
| years_active = 2011–present | | years_active = 2011–present | ||
| spouse = | | spouse = | ||
| relatives = [[Anand Deverakonda]] (brother) | | relatives = [[Anand Deverakonda]] (brother) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Deverakonda Vijay Sai''' (born 9 May 1989), | '''Deverakonda Vijay Sai''' (born 9 May 1989), professionally known as '''Vijay Deverakonda''',<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 works predominantly 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> He is the recipient of a [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Award]], a [[Nandi Awards|Nandi Award]], and a [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award]].<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> Since 2018, he has featured in ''[[Forbes India]]''{{'}}s [[Forbes Celebrity 100|Celebrity 100]] list. | ||
Deverakonda made his debut with ''[[Nuvvila]]'' (2011) and received praise for his role in the coming-of-age drama ''[[Yevade Subramanyam]]'' (2015). He established himself as a leading film actor with the [[Blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbusters]] ''[[Pelli Choopulu]]'' (2016) and ''[[Arjun Reddy]]'' (2017), winning the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]] for his performance in the latter. He gained further success by starring in ''[[Mahanati]]'' (2018), ''[[Geetha Govindam]]'' (2018), and ''[[Taxiwaala]]'' (2018).<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> | Deverakonda made his debut with ''[[Nuvvila]]'' (2011) and received praise for his role in the coming-of-age drama ''[[Yevade Subramanyam]]'' (2015). He established himself as a leading film actor with the [[Blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbusters]] ''[[Pelli Choopulu]]'' (2016) and ''[[Arjun Reddy]]'' (2017), winning the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]] for his performance in the latter. He gained further success by starring in ''[[Mahanati]]'' (2018), ''[[Geetha Govindam]]'' (2018), and ''[[Taxiwaala]]'' (2018).<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> | ||
Deverakonda ventured into production under the banner King of the Hill Entertainment, which notably backed ''[[Meeku Maathrame Cheptha]]'' (2019) and ''[[Pushpaka Vimanam]]'' (2021).<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> Beyond his film career, Deverakonda endorses many products and designed his own fashion brand ''Rowdy Wear'', which premiered on [[Myntra]] in 2020.<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> In January 2023, he became the co-owner of the premiere volleyball team, [[Hyderabad Black Hawks]], in the | Deverakonda ventured into production under the banner King of the Hill Entertainment, which notably backed ''[[Meeku Maathrame Cheptha]]'' (2019) and ''[[Pushpaka Vimanam]]'' (2021).<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> Beyond his film career, Deverakonda endorses many products and designed his own fashion brand ''Rowdy Wear'', which premiered on [[Myntra]] in 2020.<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> In January 2023, he became the co-owner of the premiere volleyball team, [[Hyderabad Black Hawks]], in the RuPay Prime Volleyball League.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bandyopadhyay |first1=Bohni |title=Vijay Deverakonda Becomes Co-owner of Hyderabad Black Hawks Team in Prime Volleyball League |url=https://www.news18.com/news/entertainment/vijay-deverakonda-becomes-co-owner-of-hyderabad-black-hawks-team-in-prime-volleyball-league-6897565.html |access-date=13 July 2023 |work=News18 |date=23 January 2023}}</ref> | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
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 [[television serial]] director who quit doing them due to lack of success. | 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 [[television serial]] director who quit doing them due to lack of success. | ||
Vijay completed his schooling in Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, [[Puttaparthi]], till his 10th standard.<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 then studied Intermediate at the [[Little Flower Junior College]], [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Celebrity Education Qualification: Vijay Deverakonda is a Commerce Graduate, Pressured by Family to Pursue MBA |url=https://www.news18.com/news/education-career/celebrity-education-qualification-vijay-deverakonda-is-a-commerce-graduate-pressured-by-family-to-pursue-mba-5774083.html |work=News18 |date=18 August 2022 |language=en}}</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> His younger brother, [[Anand Devarakonda]], is also an actor in [[Telugu cinema]].<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> | Vijay completed his schooling in Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, [[Puttaparthi]], till his 10th standard.<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 then studied Intermediate at the [[Little Flower Junior College]], [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Celebrity Education Qualification: Vijay Deverakonda is a Commerce Graduate, Pressured by Family to Pursue MBA |url=https://www.news18.com/news/education-career/celebrity-education-qualification-vijay-deverakonda-is-a-commerce-graduate-pressured-by-family-to-pursue-mba-5774083.html |work=News18 |date=18 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref> He holds a [[Bachelor of Commerce]] degree, which he received from Badruka College of Commerce & Arts.<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><ref>{{cite news |title=Celebrity Education Qualification: Vijay Deverakonda is a Commerce Graduate, Pressured by Family to Pursue MBA |url=https://www.news18.com/news/education-career/celebrity-education-qualification-vijay-deverakonda-is-a-commerce-graduate-pressured-by-family-to-pursue-mba-5774083.html |access-date=13 July 2023 |work=News18 |date=18 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref> His younger brother, [[Anand Devarakonda]], is also an actor in [[Telugu cinema]].<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 == | == Career == | ||
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Deverakonda's first lead role was in ''[[Pelli Choopulu]]'', a coming-of-age romance film directed by [[Tharun Bhascker]]. The film became commercially successful and won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu]] and the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu|Best Feature Film in 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. He next starred in the romantic drama ''[[Arjun Reddy]]'' which received both praise and criticism for being 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> However, his portrayal of a self-destructive, short-tempered, and alcoholic surgeon received widespread critical acclaim, and won him 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> | Deverakonda's first lead role was in ''[[Pelli Choopulu]]'', a coming-of-age romance film directed by [[Tharun Bhascker]]. The film became commercially successful and won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu]] and the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu|Best Feature Film in 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. He next starred in the romantic drama ''[[Arjun Reddy]]'' which received both praise and criticism for being 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> However, his portrayal of a self-destructive, short-tempered, and alcoholic surgeon received widespread critical acclaim, and won him 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'' he starred in ''[[Ye Mantram Vesave]]'', which was supposed to release in 2013 but released on 2018. He then starred in ''[[Mahanati]]'', a biographical film revolving 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. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews upon release, and proved to be a major commercial success at the box office. Deverakonda his second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his performance in the film. His next film 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]]''.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/taxiwaala/movie-review/66664880.cms</ref> | Following ''Arjun Reddy'' he starred in ''[[Ye Mantram Vesave]]'', which was supposed to release in 2013 but released on 2018. He then starred in ''[[Mahanati]]'', a biographical film revolving 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. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews upon release, and proved to be a major commercial success at the box office. Deverakonda his second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his performance in the film. His next film 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]]''.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/taxiwaala/movie-review/66664880.cms | title=Taxiwaala Movie Review | newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref> | ||
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 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=[[Cinema Express]]|date=23 July 2019}}</ref> In 2020, he acted in [[Kranthi Madhav]]'s romantic drama ''[[World Famous Lover]]'' opposite [[Raashii Khanna|Raashi Khanna]], [[Catherine Tresa]], [[Aishwarya Rajesh]], and [[Izabelle Leite]] which opened to negative reviews.<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> In 2022, he acted in the [[Hindi]]–[[Telugu language|Telugu]] bilingual film ''[[Liger (film)|Liger]]'' which was directed by [[Puri Jagannadh]] and produced by [[Karan Johar]] which also opened to highly negative reviews.<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> He is currently acting in ''[[Kushi (upcoming film)|Kushi]]'' which is directed by Shiva Nirvana and is scheduled to release on 23 December 2022.<ref>{{Cite news | 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 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=[[Cinema Express]]|date=23 July 2019}}</ref> In 2020, he acted in [[Kranthi Madhav]]'s romantic drama ''[[World Famous Lover]]'' opposite [[Raashii Khanna|Raashi Khanna]], [[Catherine Tresa]], [[Aishwarya Rajesh]], and [[Izabelle Leite]] which opened to negative reviews.<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> In 2022, he acted in the [[Hindi]]–[[Telugu language|Telugu]] bilingual film ''[[Liger (film)|Liger]]'' which was directed by [[Puri Jagannadh]] and produced by [[Karan Johar]] which also opened to highly negative reviews.<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> He is currently acting in ''[[Kushi (upcoming film)|Kushi]]'' which is directed by Shiva Nirvana and is scheduled to release on 23 December 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 May 2022 |title=Vijay Deverakonda, Samantha's romantic comedy titled Kushi |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vijay-deverakonda-samanthas-romantic-comedy-titled-kushi/article65418918.ece |access-date=25 August 2022 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
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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> | 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> | ||
Deverakonda conceptualised and founded The Deverakonda Foundation'','' a [[ | Deverakonda conceptualised and founded The Deverakonda Foundation'','' a [[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> | ||
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> | 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> Organisers 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><ref>{{cite news |last1=Govardhan |first1=Maragani |title=Vijay Deverakonda Free Vacation: ఫ్యాన్స్కు విజయ్ బంపర్ ఆఫర్.. ఫ్రీగా హాలీడేకు పంపిస్తున్న రౌడీ హీరో |url=https://telugu.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/vijay-deverakonda-offers-free-holiday-packages-for-fans-on-name-of-devera-santa-121672043371544.html |access-date=13 July 2023 |work=Hindustan Times |date=26 December 2022 |language=te}}</ref> | ||
== In the media == | == In the media == | ||
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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 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 is known to express his real, unfiltered opinions on stage or | Deverakonda is known to express his real, honest, and unfiltered opinions on stage or during interviews, for which he has gathered a lot of popularity and criticism, at the same time,<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> as seen during his speech at the audio launch of ''Arjun Reddy'', 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> | ||
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 | 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 news|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 news|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. He was additionally 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 news|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> | ||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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|<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> | |<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> | ||
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|<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> | |<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> | ||
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| Dr. Arjun Reddy Deshmukh | | Dr. Arjun Reddy Deshmukh | ||
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|<ref>{{cite web |date=17 June 2018 |title=Complete Winners List of BGM 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> | |<ref>{{cite web |date=17 June 2018 |title=Complete Winners List of BGM 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> | ||
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|<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> | |<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> | ||
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| Vijay Anthony | | Vijay Anthony | ||
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|<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> | |<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> | ||
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| ''[[Geetha Govindam]]'' | | ''[[Geetha Govindam]]'' | ||
| Vijay Govind | | Vijay Govind | ||
| Also singer for "What the Life" | | Also singer for "What the Life" | ||
|<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> | |<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> | ||
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| ''[[NOTA (film)|NOTA]]'' | | ''[[NOTA (film)|NOTA]]'' | ||
| Varun Subramanyam | | Varun Subramanyam | ||
| [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | | [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film | ||
|<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> | |<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> | ||
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| ''[[Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi]]'' | | ''[[Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi]]'' | ||
| Himself | | Himself | ||
| Cameo appearance | |||
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|<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> | |<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> | ||
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| ''[[Taxiwaala]]'' | | ''[[Taxiwaala]]'' | ||
| Shiva Rawaali | | Shiva Rawaali | ||
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| ''[[Dear Comrade]]'' | | ''[[Dear Comrade]]'' | ||
| Chaitanya <nowiki>''</nowiki>Bobby" Krishna | | Chaitanya <nowiki>''</nowiki>Bobby" Krishna | ||
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|<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> | |<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> | ||
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| ''[[Meeku Maathrame Cheptha]]'' | | ''[[Meeku Maathrame Cheptha]]'' | ||
| Himself | | Himself | ||
| Cameo; also producer | | Cameo; also producer | ||
|<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> | |<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> | ||
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| ''[[World Famous Lover]]'' | | ''[[World Famous Lover]]'' | ||
| Gautham/Seenayya "Srinu" Prajapat | | Gautham/Seenayya "Srinu" Prajapat | ||
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|<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> | |<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> | ||
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|''[[Jathi Ratnalu]]'' | |''[[Jathi Ratnalu]]'' | ||
| Blue shirt guy | | Blue shirt guy | ||
| Cameo appearance. | |||
| Cameo | |<ref>{{Cite news |title=Keerthy Suresh opens up about her cameo in Naveen Polishetty starrer Jathi Ratnalu |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/keerthy-suresh-opens-up-about-her-cameo-in-naveen-polishetty-starrer-jathi-ratnalu/articleshow/81493283.cms |access-date=14 March 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Liger (film)|Liger]]'' | | ''[[Liger (film)|Liger]]'' | ||
| Sashwath Agarwal (Liger) | | Sashwath Agarwal (Liger) | ||
| [[Hindi]] | | Simultaneously shot in [[Hindi]] | ||
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! scope="row" | 2023 | ! scope="row" | 2023 | ||
| {{Pending film|[[Kushi ( | | {{Pending film|[[Kushi (upcoming film)|Kushi]]}} | ||
| {{TBA}} | |||
| Post - Production | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 March 2023 |title=Vijay Deverakonda And Team Of 'Kushi' Welcome Fighter' Samantha As She Resumes Shooting {{!}} See Pics |url=https://english.jagran.com/entertainment/vijay-deverakonda-and-team-of-kushi-welcome-fighter-samantha-ruth-prabhu-as-she-resumes-shooting-see-pics-10068226 |access-date=10 March 2023 |website=English Jagran |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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| {{Pending film|VD12}} | |||
| {{TBA}} | | {{TBA}} | ||
| Filming | | Filming | ||
|<ref>{{Cite | |<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=3 May 2023 |title='VD12': Vijay Deverakonda's next with Gowtam Tinnanuri launched |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vd12-vijay-deverakondas-next-with-gowtam-tinnanuri-launched/article66807753.ece |access-date=4 May 2023 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
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! scope="row" | TBA | |||
| {{Pending film|VD13}} | |||
| {{TBA}} | |||
| Filming | |||
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Mrunal Thakur, Vijay Deverakonda launch their Telugu film VD13; share glimpse from puja: ‘Can’t wait for shoot to begin’ |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/mrunal-thakur-vijay-deverakonda-telugu-film-vd13-101686735192136.html |access-date=16 July 2023 |work=Hindustan Times |date=14 June 2023}}</ref> | |||
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|''[[Meeku Maathrame Cheptha]]'' | |''[[Meeku Maathrame Cheptha]]'' | ||
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|2021 | |2021 | ||
|''[[Pushpaka Vimanam]]'' | |''[[Pushpaka Vimanam]]'' | ||
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay Deverakonda attends pre-release event of Pushpaka Vimanam: 'Anand Deverakonda has delivered a terrific performance' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/vijay-deverakonda-pre-release-event-anand-deverakonda-pushpaka-vimanam-7612227/ |access-date=12 August 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=8 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref> | |<ref>{{cite news |title=Vijay Deverakonda attends pre-release event of Pushpaka Vimanam: 'Anand Deverakonda has delivered a terrific performance' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/vijay-deverakonda-pre-release-event-anand-deverakonda-pushpaka-vimanam-7612227/ |access-date=12 August 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=8 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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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, India |
| Alma mater | Badruka College of Commerce & Arts |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Relatives | Anand Deverakonda (brother) |
Deverakonda Vijay Sai (born 9 May 1989), professionally known as Vijay Deverakonda,[1] is an Indian actor and film producer who works predominantly in Telugu cinema.[2][3] He is the recipient of a Filmfare Award, a Nandi Award, and a SIIMA Award.[4] Since 2018, he has featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list.
Deverakonda made his debut with Nuvvila (2011) and received praise for his role in the coming-of-age drama Yevade Subramanyam (2015). He established himself as a leading film actor with the blockbusters Pelli Choopulu (2016) and Arjun Reddy (2017), winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his performance in the latter. He gained further success by starring in Mahanati (2018), Geetha Govindam (2018), and Taxiwaala (2018).[5][6]
Deverakonda ventured into production under the banner King of the Hill Entertainment, which notably backed Meeku Maathrame Cheptha (2019) and Pushpaka Vimanam (2021).[7][8] Beyond his film career, Deverakonda endorses many products and designed his own fashion brand Rowdy Wear, which premiered on Myntra in 2020.[9] In January 2023, he became the co-owner of the premiere volleyball team, Hyderabad Black Hawks, in the RuPay Prime Volleyball League.[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 television serial director who quit doing them due to lack of success.
Vijay completed his schooling in Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, Puttaparthi, till his 10th standard.[14] He then studied Intermediate at the Little Flower Junior College, Hyderabad.[15] He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, which he received from Badruka College of Commerce & Arts.[13][16] His younger brother, Anand Devarakonda, is also an actor in Telugu cinema.[17]
Career
Early career (2011–2015)
Deverakonda made his debut with Ravi Babu-directed romantic comedy Nuvvila (2011).[18] He later appeared in Sekhar Kammula's Life is Beautiful (2012) in a minor role.[19] He was introduced to Nag Ashwin, who later cast him in a supporting role for the 2015 coming-of-age drama Yevade Subramanyam alongside actor Nani.[20] 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.[21][22]
Breakthrough and success (2016–present)
Deverakonda's first lead role was in Pelli Choopulu, a coming-of-age romance film directed by Tharun Bhascker. The film became commercially successful and won the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu and the Best Feature Film in Telugu at the 64th National Film Awards.[23][24] He starred in the masala film Dwaraka in 2017. He next starred in the romantic drama Arjun Reddy which received both praise and criticism for being bold and radical.[25] However, his portrayal of a self-destructive, short-tempered, and alcoholic surgeon received widespread critical acclaim, and won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu.[26][27] In 2019, Film Companion ranked Deverakonda's performance in Arjun Reddy in "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade".[28]
Following Arjun Reddy he starred in Ye Mantram Vesave, which was supposed to release in 2013 but released on 2018. He then starred in Mahanati, a biographical film revolving 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. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews upon release, and proved to be a major commercial success at the box office. Deverakonda his second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his performance in the film. His next film was the Tamil political thriller NOTA, directed by Anand Shankar, which performed poorly at the box office.[29] His next project was UV Creations' supernatural comedy thriller Taxiwaala.[30]
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 production.[31] In 2020, he acted in Kranthi Madhav's romantic drama World Famous Lover opposite Raashi Khanna, Catherine Tresa, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Izabelle Leite which opened to negative reviews.[32] In 2022, he acted in the Hindi–Telugu bilingual film Liger which was directed by Puri Jagannadh and produced by Karan Johar which also opened to highly negative reviews.[33][34] He is currently acting in Kushi which is directed by Shiva Nirvana and is scheduled to release on 23 December 2022.[35]
Other work
He was the brand ambassador of food delivery app Zomato.[36] On 15 October 2018, Deverakonda launched his fashion brand Rowdy Wear.[37] Later, in 2020 Rowdy Wear was launched on Myntra.[38]
Deverakonda has donated to relief funds, including a donation to families of victims in the 2019 Pulwama attack.[39][40][41][42]
Deverakonda conceptualised and founded The Deverakonda Foundation, a nonprofit organisation in April 2019.[43] 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.[44]
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.[45][46] Organisers decided to end the initiative on 2 June 2020.[47][48]
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.[50][51]
Deverakonda is known to express his real, honest, and unfiltered opinions on stage or during interviews, for which he has gathered a lot of popularity and criticism, at the same time,[52] as seen during his speech at the audio launch of Arjun Reddy, in 2017.[53][54][55]
Deverakonda placed 72nd in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list of 2018.[56] He was ranked in The Times Most Desirable Men at No. 4[57] in 2018, at No. 3[58] in 2019, at No. 2[59] in 2020. He was additionally featured by Forbes India in their 30 Under 30 list,[60] and became the most-searched South Indian actor according to Google's annual report.[61]
Filmography
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As actor
- All films are in Telugu, otherwise noted
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Nuvvila | Vishnu | [62] | ||
| 2012 | Life Is Beautiful | Ajay | |||
| 2015 | Yevade Subramanyam | Rishi | |||
| 2016 | Pelli Choopulu | Prashanth | |||
| 2017 | Dwaraka | Erra Srinu/Sri Krishnananda Swamy | [63] | ||
| Arjun Reddy | Dr. Arjun Reddy Deshmukh | [64] | |||
| 2018 | Ye Mantram Vesave | Nikhil "Nikki" | [65] | ||
| Mahanati | Vijay Anthony | [66] | |||
| Geetha Govindam | Vijay Govind | Also singer for "What the Life" | [67] | ||
| NOTA | Varun Subramanyam | Tamil film | [68] | ||
| Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi | Himself | Cameo appearance | [69] | ||
| Taxiwaala | Shiva Rawaali | ||||
| 2019 | Dear Comrade | Chaitanya ''Bobby" Krishna | [70] | ||
| Meeku Maathrame Cheptha | Himself | Cameo; also producer | [71] | ||
| 2020 | World Famous Lover | Gautham/Seenayya "Srinu" Prajapat | [72] | ||
| 2021 | Jathi Ratnalu | Blue shirt guy | Cameo appearance. | [73] | |
| 2022 | Liger | Sashwath Agarwal (Liger) | Simultaneously shot in Hindi | [34] | |
| 2023 | Kushi
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|
Post - Production | [74] | |
| TBA | VD12
|
|
Filming | [75] | |
| TBA | VD13
|
|
Filming | [76] |
As producer
| Year | Films | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Meeku Maathrame Cheptha | |
| 2021 | Pushpaka Vimanam | [77] |
TV shows
| Year | Shows | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bigg Boss 1 | Himself | Star Maa | Guest Contestant |
| 2019 | Bigg Boss 3 | Himself | Guest Contestant |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Nandi Awards | Special Jury Award | Yevade Subramanyam | Won | [78] |
| 2017 | Zee Golden Awards | Best Actor | Arjun Reddy | Won | [79] |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Won | [80] | |
| 2018 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor (Telugu) | Nominated | [81] | |
| 2019 | Geetha Govindam | Nominated | [82] | ||
| Best Actor (Critics) – Telugu | Won | [83] | |||
| 2019 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Nominated | [84] | |
| 2022 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Youth Icon South (Male) | N/A | Won | [85] |
References
- ↑ Shalini J. R. (9 May 2018). "Vijay Deverakonda celebrates his birth in a unique way". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 January 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ↑ "Did Numerology Change In 'The Deverakonda's Name Affect WFL Prospects ?". Sakshi Post. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ↑ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (17 February 2015). "This film came at the right time". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 June 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ↑ P Kirubhakar. "SIIMA 2019: Vijay Deverakonda and Keerthy Suresh win big. See pics – Movies News". Indiatoday.in. Archived from the original on 16 August 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- ↑ Ramavat, Mona (23 September 2017). "Serial kisser Deverakonda is the Emraan Hashmi of Telugu cinema". India Today. Archived from the original on 17 February 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- ↑ Vyjayanthi Network (15 January 2015). "Yevade Subramanyam Theatrical Trailer – Nani, Malavika Nair". Archived from the original on 24 February 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2017 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Vijay Deverakonda: I want to create a platform for new talent". The Indian Express. 5 November 2019. Archived from the original on 13 January 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ↑ "Vijay Deverkonda Turns Producer, Announces Debut Production Meeku Maathrame Cheptha". News18. 29 August 2019. Archived from the original on 13 January 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ↑ Vyas (17 July 2018). "Vijay Devarakonda's Rowdy Wear On Top". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
- ↑ Bandyopadhyay, Bohni (23 January 2023). "Vijay Deverakonda Becomes Co-owner of Hyderabad Black Hawks Team in Prime Volleyball League". News18. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Vijay Deverakonda Interview, Talking Movies With iDream". iDream Telugu Movies. 27 February 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2021 – via YouTube.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Ravi, Murali (4 January 2020). "Vijay Deverakonda changes his name! To what?". Tollywood. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (30 August 2017). "Fearless in front of the camera". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 26 June 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ↑ Arjun Reddy Hero Vijay Deverakonda Exclusive Interview || Frankly With TNR #74, retrieved 9 February 2022
- ↑ "Celebrity Education Qualification: Vijay Deverakonda is a Commerce Graduate, Pressured by Family to Pursue MBA". News18. 18 August 2022.
- ↑ "Celebrity Education Qualification: Vijay Deverakonda is a Commerce Graduate, Pressured by Family to Pursue MBA". News18. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (18 November 2020). "Anand Deverakonda: 'I haven't done anything heroic so far'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ↑ "Vijay Devarakonda made his debut with Nuvvila". The Times of India. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ↑ "Vijay Deverakonda to star in Anand Shankar's next". The News Minute. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
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