Vijay Deverakonda

Deverakonda Vijay Sai, widely and affectionately known as Vijay Deverakonda. He is a highly popular Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. Because of his rapid rise to fame and immense cultural impact, Forbes India proudly featured him on their prestigious 30 Under 30 list in 2019.

Early Career and Breakthrough Roles

Interestingly, Vijay officially made his acting debut back in 2011 in Ravi Babu’s fun romantic comedy, Nuvvila. However, he first gained major audience recognition for his strong supporting role in the 2015 coming-of-age drama Yevade Subramanyam. Shortly after, he took a massive step forward by playing the lead role in the highly acclaimed 2016 romantic comedy Pelli Choopulu.

Blockbuster Hits and Critical Acclaim

Without a doubt, Vijay firmly established himself as a true leading actor in Telugu cinema through a phenomenal string of hits. Specifically, he captivated audiences with his performances in Arjun Reddy (2017), Mahanati (2018), Geetha Govindam (2018), Taxiwaala (2018), Dear Comrade (2019), Kushi (2023) and Kingdom (2025)

His raw and intense performance in Arjun Reddy famously won him several major accolades, including the highly coveted Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. Furthermore, his brilliant work in Geetha Govindam earned him the South Indian International Movie Critics Award for Best Actor in 2019, alongside another well-deserved Filmfare nomination.