Vijay Deverakonda Age, Wiki and Bio

Vijay Deverakonda

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Film Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth09/05/1989
Age35 years
BirthplaceAchampet, Telangana, India
Marital StatusUnmarried
Educational QualificationBachelor of Commerce
Other NameRowdy

Bio/Wiki

Full NameDeverakonda Vijay Sai
HometownThummanpeta, Balmoor Mandal of Mahbubnagar District, Telangana
SchoolSri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh (up to class 10); Little Flower Junior College, Hyderabad
CollegeBadruka College of Commerce and Arts, Hyderabad
ReligionHinduism
Blood GroupB positive
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 11” (180 cm)
Weight70 kg (154 lbs)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown
Body Measurements
Chest42 inches
Waist32 inches
Biceps14 inches

Educational Qualification(s)

College DegreeBachelor of Commerce

Personal Life

Zodiac SignTaurus
Controversies
  • Trolled for Commenting on a Veteran Actress
  • Song With the 'F' Word
  • Criticised for His Behavior in Press Conference

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Virginie (rumoured)
  • Izabelle Leite (rumoured; Brazilian model-turned-actress)
  • Rashmika Mandanna (rumoured; actress)

Family

FatherGovardhana Rao Deverakonda (television serial director)
MotherMadhavi Deverakonda (soft skill & personality development trainer)
Siblings
BrotherAnand Deverakonda (actor)
SisterNone
SpouseN/A

Career

Debut
Film (Telugu; As an actor)Nuvvila (2011) as Vishnu
Film (Tamil; As an actor)NOTA (2018) as Varun Subramanyam
Film (Hindi; As an actor)Liger (2022) as Liger
Film (Telugu; As a producer)Meeku Maathrame Cheptha (2019; produced under Vijay's film production banner King of the Hill Entertainment)
Awards
  • 2015: Nandi Award for the Telugu film Yevade Subramanyam under the Special Jury Award category
  • 2018: Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor for the Telugu film Arjun Reddy
  • 2019: South Indian International Movie Award for Best Actor (Critics) for the Telugu film Geetha Govindam
  • 2019: Zee Cine Awards Telugu for Favourite Actor for the Telugu film Geetha Govindam

Favourites

Actor(s)
  • Pawan Kalyan
  • Mahesh Babu
  • Ranbir Kapoor
  • Denzel Washington
  • Meryl Streep
Films
  • The Godfather (1972)
  • Schindler’s List (1993)
FoodHyderabad Dum Biryani, Mango
Junk FoodBurger
AuthorKonstantin Sergeievich Stanislavski
SingerSid Sriram
DestinationKerala

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • BMW 5 Series
  • Ford Mustang
  • Mercedes Benz GLC Class
  • Range Rover
  • Volvo XC 90
Assets/Properties
  • A bungalow in Hyderabad
Net WorthRs 39 crore (as of 2022)
Income/FeesRs 20 to 25 crore per film (as of 2022)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Vijay Deverakonda is an Indian film actor and producer, known for his work in Telugu films.
He had a passion for singing from a young age.
During his teenage years, he struggled with shyness, especially around girls.
While in college, he discovered his love for acting through theater plays.
His father also dreamt of being an actor when he was younger.
He faced financial struggles early in his career, once having his bank account blocked for insufficient funds.
In 2012, he starred in 'Life Is Beautiful,' which did not perform well at the box office.
His breakthrough came with the 2017 film 'Arjun Reddy,' which was remade in Hindi and Tamil.
Vijay won a Filmfare Award South for his role in 'Arjun Reddy.'
He immersed himself in his character for 'Arjun Reddy,' going to great lengths for authenticity.
Vijay had to smoke for a role, which led to a temporary habit he later quit.
He directed the short film 'Madam Meerena' in 2016.
His filmography includes hits like 'Geetha Govindam,' 'Dear Comrade,' and 'World Famous Lover.'
He launched the clothing brand 'Rowdy' in 2018 in collaboration with Myntra.
Vijay was among Google's Most Searched Celebrities in India in 2019.
He ranked high in The Times of India's 50 Most Desirable Men lists for 2018 and 2020.
He boasts over 5 million followers on Instagram, a first for a Telugu actor.
In 2021, he ventured into cinema exhibition with AVD Cinemas.
He presented the film 'Pushpaka Vimanam' in 2022.
Vijay values content over monetary gain in his acting choices.
He adores his pet dogs, Storm and Chester.
He has been featured in commercials for Myntra, Thums Up, and Zomato.
Vijay enjoys occasional alcohol consumption.
He disguises himself in a burqa to watch movies with the public.
In his free time, he engages in sports like volleyball, badminton, and cricket.
Vijay announced his organ donation pledge along with his mother in an interview.