kids encyclopedia robot

Vijay Deverakonda facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Vijay Deverakonda
Vijay Deverakonda at NOTA pressmeet (cropped).jpg
Deverakonda at an event for NOTA in 2018
Born
Deverakonda Vijay Sai

(1989-05-09) 9 May 1989 (age 36)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, (present day Telangana), India
Alma mater Badruka College of Commerce & Arts
Occupation
  • Actor
    film producer
Years active 2011–present
Relatives Anand Deverakonda (brother)

Deverakonda Vijay Sai (born May 9, 1989), known as Vijay Deverakonda, is an Indian actor and film producer. He mainly works in Telugu films. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Telugu cinema. Since 2018, he has been on Forbes India's Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Vijay has won many awards, including a Filmfare Award and three SIIMA Awards.

Vijay Deverakonda started his acting journey with Nuvvila (2011). He gained attention for his role in Yevade Subramanyam (2015). He became a popular lead actor with films like Pelli Choopulu (2016) and Arjun Reddy (2017). For Arjun Reddy, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. He continued his success with movies such as Mahanati (2018), Geetha Govindam (2018), and Taxiwaala (2018). More recently, he starred in Kushi (2023).

In 2019, Vijay started his own film production company, King of the Hill Entertainment. This company produced films like Meeku Maathrame Cheptha (2019) and Pushpaka Vimanam (2021). Besides movies, Vijay also has his own fashion brand called Rowdy Wear. It launched on Myntra in 2020. He is also a co-owner of the volleyball team Hyderabad Black Hawks. Vijay supports many good causes and promotes various products.

Early Life and Education

Vijay Deverakonda was born in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now part of Telangana). His parents are Govardhan Rao and Madhavi. His family comes from Thummanpeta village. His father used to direct television serials.

Vijay went to Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School in Puttaparthi. He later studied at Little Flower Junior College in Hyderabad. He has a degree in Commerce from Badruka College of Commerce & Arts. His younger brother, Anand Devarakonda, is also an actor in Telugu cinema.

Acting Career

Starting Out (2011–2015)

Vijay Deverakonda's first movie was the romantic comedy Nuvvila (2011). He also had a small role in Life is Beautiful (2012). In 2015, he got a supporting role in the drama Yevade Subramanyam. This film helped him get noticed in the industry.

Becoming a Star (2016–2018)

Vijay Devarakonda at YouTube FanFest
Vijay Deverakonda at YouTube Fan Fest in 2018

Vijay's first main role was in Pelli Choopulu, a romantic film released in 2016. This movie was a big hit. It won the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu and a National Film Award. In 2017, he starred in Arjun Reddy. His acting in this film was highly praised. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his performance.

In 2018, Vijay appeared in several films. He had an important role in Mahanati, a movie about the famous actress Savitri. His most successful film that year was the romantic comedy Geetha Govindam. He played a college professor alongside Rashmika Mandanna. This movie earned a lot of money worldwide. He also starred in the Tamil film NOTA and the supernatural thriller Taxiwaala.

Recent Projects (2019–Present)

In 2019, Vijay Deverakonda was seen in Dear Comrade. In 2020, he acted in the romantic drama World Famous Lover. In 2022, he starred in the film Liger. In 2023, he appeared in Kushi. In 2024, he was in The Family Star and had a special appearance as Arjuna in the science-fiction movie Kalki 2898 AD.

Other Activities

Vijay Deverakonda has been a brand ambassador for the food delivery app Zomato. In 2018, he launched his own fashion brand, Rowdy Wear. It became available on Myntra in 2020.

Vijay also cares about helping others. He has donated to relief funds.

In 2019, he started The Deverakonda Foundation. This is a nonprofit organisation that helps people. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his foundation helped over 17,000 middle-class families with groceries. They spent a lot of money and had many volunteers join their effort. In 2021, Vijay opened his first movie theater in Mahbubnagar.

In the Media

Vijay Deverakonda at Rowdy Sundowner Party 2020
Vijay Deverakonda at Rowdy Sundowner Party 2020

Vijay Deverakonda's family used to call him "rowdy" when he did things they didn't approve of. He later started using this term for himself and his fans. Vijay is known for sharing his honest opinions during interviews and on stage. This has made him very popular.

Vijay was ranked 72nd on the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list in 2018. He was featured by Forbes India in their Forbes 30 Under 30 list. He became the most-searched South Indian actor on Google. As of July 2025, he is one of the most-followed Telugu actors on Instagram.

Filmography

As an Actor

  • All films are in Telugu, unless noted
List of Vijay Devarakonda film credits
Year Title Role(s) Notes
2011 Nuvvila Vishnu Credited as Vijay Sai
2012 Life Is Beautiful Ajay
2015 Yevade Subramanyam Rishi
2016 Pelli Choopulu Prashanth
2017 Dwaraka Erra Srinu aka Sri Krishnananda Swamy
Arjun Reddy Dr. Arjun Reddy Deshmukh Credited as Devarakonda Vijay Sai
2018 Ye Mantram Vesave Nikhil "Nikki" Delayed film; shot in 2013
Mahanati Vijay Anthony
Geetha Govindam Vijay Govind Also singer for "What the Life"
NOTA Varun Subramanyam Tamil film
Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi Himself Cameo
Taxiwaala Shiva Rawaali
2019 Dear Comrade Chaitanya "Bobby" Krishna
Meeku Maathrame Cheptha Himself Cameo appearance; Also producer
2020 World Famous Lover Gautham / Seenayya "Srinu" Prajapat
2021 Jathi Ratnalu Court attendee Cameo appearance
2022 Liger Lion Tiger Balram Agarwal / Sashwath Agarwal (Liger) Bilingual film
2023 Kushi Viplav Devarakonda
2024 The Family Star Govardhan
Kalki 2898 AD Arjuna Cameo appearance
2025 Kingdom Not yet released Soori Post-production

As a Producer

Year Title Notes
2019 Meeku Maathrame Cheptha Producer
2021 Pushpaka Vimanam Producer

Music Video

Year Song Language(s) Artist
2024 "Sahiba" Hindi Jasleen Royal

Awards and Recognition

List of Vijay Deverakonda awards and nominations
Year Award Category Title Result
2015 Nandi Awards Special Jury Award Yevade Subramanyam Won
2017 Zee Golden Awards Best Actor Arjun Reddy Won
2018 Filmfare Awards South Best Actor – Telugu Won
2018 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor (Telugu) Nominated
2019 Geetha Govindam| style="text-align:center;background: #ffdddd;vertical-align: middle;" class="table-no2"| Nominated
Best Actor (Critics) – Telugu Won
2019 Filmfare Awards South Best Actor – Telugu Nominated
2022 South Indian International Movie Awards Youth Icon South (Male) N/A Won

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Vijay Deverakonda para niños

kids search engine
Vijay Deverakonda Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.