Vijay Deverakonda

Deverakonda Vijay Sai, known professionally as Vijay Deverakonda, is an Indian actor and film producer primarily active in Telugu cinema. He gained widespread recognition following his supporting role in the coming-of-age drama Yevade Subramanyam and established himself as a leading man with Pelli Choopulu and Arjun Reddy. His performance as a volatile surgeon in Arjun Reddy earned him critical acclaim and major industry honors. Over his career, he has starred in several commercial hits, launched his own production house, and established prominent business and philanthropic initiatives.

Born on May 9, 1989, in Hyderabad, Deverakonda was raised in Saroornagar. His family roots trace back to Thummanpeta village in the Nagarkurnool district. His father was a television serial director who left the field due to a lack of success. Deverakonda completed his tenth-grade education at Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School in Puttaparthi, followed by his intermediate studies at Little Flower Junior College. He later earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Badruka College of Commerce & Arts. His younger brother, Anand Deverakonda, is also an actor in Telugu cinema.

Deverakonda began his career with a debut in Nuvvila (2011) and a minor appearance in Life is Beautiful (2012). His role in Yevade Subramanyam (2015) led to his first lead role in the successful romantic comedy Pelli Choopulu (2016). After starring in Dwaraka (2017), he gained significant attention for his role in Arjun Reddy (2017), a performance later ranked among the top acting performances of the decade by Film Companion. In 2018, he appeared in Ye Mantram Vesave, the biographical film Mahanati, the high-grossing romantic comedy Geetha Govindam, the political thriller NOTA, and the supernatural comedy Taxiwaala.

Following his peak early successes, Deverakonda experienced a period of mixed commercial results. He starred in Dear Comrade in 2019 and World Famous Lover in 2020. He subsequently appeared in the Hindi–Telugu bilingual film Liger in 2022, followed by Kushi in 2023. His later projects include the lead in The Family Star (2024), a cameo as Arjuna in Kalki 2898 AD (2024), and a starring role in Kingdom (2025). His scheduled releases for 2026 include Ranabaali and Rowdy Janardhana.

In 2019, Deverakonda expanded into film production by founding King of the Hill Entertainment, which produced Meeku Maathrame Cheptha and Pushpaka Vimanam. Beyond cinema, he launched his fashion brand Rowdy Wear in 2018, co-owns the volleyball franchise Hyderabad Black Hawks, opened a multiplex theater in Mahbubnagar in 2021, and has served as a commercial endorser for brands like Zomato.

Deverakonda established The Deverakonda Foundation in 2019, supporting various relief efforts, athletes, and providing essential supplies to thousands of families during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has been featured on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 and 30 Under 30 lists, and ranked among The Times Most Desirable Men. Over his career, he has won a Filmfare Award, a Nandi Award, and three SIIMA Awards. On February 26, 2026, he married actress Rashmika Mandanna in a private ceremony in Udaipur.