Biography
Who is Vijay Deverakonda?
Early life
Vijay Deverakonda was born in Hyderabad, India, on May 9, 1989. His family originally hails from Thummanpeta village in the Mahbubnagar district. His father worked as a television serial director before leaving the industry due to a lack of success. His younger brother, Anand Deverakonda, also works as an actor in Telugu cinema.
He completed his early education at Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School in Puttaparthi and later attended Little Flower Junior College in Hyderabad. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Badruka College of Commerce and Arts before entering the film industry.
Acting career
Vijay made his acting debut with the romantic comedy Nuvvila in 2011 and later appeared in a minor role in Life is Beautiful. He gained early recognition for his supporting role in the coming-of-age drama Yevade Subramanyam in 2015. His breakthrough came when he starred in the commercially successful romance film Pelli Choopulu in 2016.
He achieved major stardom by playing a volatile surgeon in the romantic drama Arjun Reddy in 2017, which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Telugu. His subsequent successful releases included Mahanati, Taxiwaala, and the romantic comedy Geetha Govindam, which grossed over 130 crore rupees worldwide. He later appeared in films such as Liger, Kushi, and Kalki 2898 AD.
Business ventures
Beyond his work in films, Vijay established his own production company named King of the Hill Entertainment in 2019. The production house backed films such as Meeku Maathrame Cheptha and Pushpaka Vimanam. He also launched his own fashion brand called Rowdy Wear, which became available on Myntra.
In addition to his fashion and film production ventures, he serves as the co-owner of the volleyball team Hyderabad Black Hawks. He has also worked as a celebrity endorser for various commercial products and brands throughout his career.
Personal life and philanthropy
Vijay married actress Rashmika Mandanna in February 2026 during traditional ceremonies held in Udaipur. The wedding received significant media attention across India. He established a nonprofit organization called The Deverakonda Foundation in April 2019 to support charitable causes.
Through his foundation, he launched the Middle Class Fund to provide groceries and essential supplies to thousands of families during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also contributed to various other relief funds, including making donations to support the families of victims affected by the Pulwama attack.
Birthday and age
Vijay Deverakonda was born on May 9, 1989, which makes Vijay 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Vijay shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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