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. |