Vijay Deverakonda has completed 10 glorious years as a lead actor in his remarkable career. His first film as a solo lead, Pelli Choopulu, was released on this day in 2016. By then, Vijay had already gained recognition with Yevade Subramanyam, but it was Pelli Choopulu that helped him reach a wider audience. With his very first film, Vijay won the love and admiration of audiences and delivered a big hit at the box office.
After the success of Pelli Choopulu, there was no looking back for Vijay. With successful films like Taxiwaala, Arjun Reddy, Geetha Govindam, Kushi, and Kingdom, he grew into a PAN-India star. He also made a special appearance as Arjuna in Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD. By taking up big-ticket entertainers, Vijay is contributing his part in expanding the reach of Telugu cinema on a PAN-India scale.
Starting his journey with a small film without any industry background and emerging as a major star, Vijay’s journey continues to inspire many newcomers. What Vijay has achieved in these 10 years is nothing short of history. Over this decade, he has witnessed successes and failures, highs and lows, love, and criticism. He has experienced one of the most versatile careers among contemporary actors.
Along with successfully running his business venture, the Rowdy Wear brand, Vijay has also been involved in several welfare activities through The Deverakonda Foundation, helping underprivileged and middle-class families. Recently, he provided scholarships to 180 talented students from poor backgrounds in Mahabubnagar district. Vijay has not only grown as a star but has also showcased his kind-hearted nature through his efforts.
Now, Vijay’s upcoming films are expected to further elevate his stardom. Vijay is currently working on Rowdy Janardhana, produced by Dil Raju and Shirish and directed by Ravi Kiran Kola. The film is gearing up for a December release. He is also part of Ranabaali under the direction of Rahul Sankrityan, produced by Mythri Movie Makers and T-Series. Also, he has a film lined up with Hi Nanna director Shouryuv.