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Vijay Deverakonda

Vijay Deverakonda is an Indian actor and film producer who primarily works in Telugu cinema.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Vijay Deverakonda is an Indian actor and film producer who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He is best known for films such as *Pelli Choopulu*, *Arjun Reddy*, and *Geetha Govindam*, and has also founded a production company and other business ventures.

Early life and education

Vijay Deverakonda was born Deverakonda Vijay Sai on 9 May 1989 in Hyderabad. Sources describe him as having studied commerce at Badruka College of Commerce & Arts, after earlier schooling in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana.

Career

He began acting in 2011 and rose to prominence through Telugu-language films. His breakthrough performances included *Yevade Subramanyam* and *Pelli Choopulu*, followed by the widely noticed *Arjun Reddy*.

Other ventures

Beyond acting, Deverakonda has worked as a producer and entrepreneur. Reported ventures include King of the Hill Entertainment, Rowdy Wear, and co-ownership of the Hyderabad Black Hawks.

Personal life

Available sources state that he married actress Rashmika Mandanna in February 2026. Public reporting before that had frequently linked the two romantically.

Key facts

  • Vijay Deverakonda is an Indian actor and film producer known for Telugu cinema.
  • He gained recognition with *Yevade Subramanyam* (2015) and major success with *Pelli Choopulu* (2016), *Arjun Reddy* (2017), and *Geetha Govindam* (2018).
  • He launched King of the Hill Entertainment in 2019 and the fashion brand Rowdy Wear in 2020.
  • He is a co-owner of the Hyderabad Black Hawks volleyball team.
  • He married actress Rashmika Mandanna in 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Vijay Deverakonda?
Vijay Deverakonda is an Indian actor and film producer known mainly for Telugu-language cinema.
How old is Vijay Deverakonda?
He was born on 9 May 1989, which makes him 37 years old as of July 2026.
What movies has Vijay Deverakonda been in?
Notable films include *Nuvvila*, *Yevade Subramanyam*, *Pelli Choopulu*, *Arjun Reddy*, *Geetha Govindam*, *Mahanati*, *Taxiwaala*, *King of the Hill Entertainment* titles such as *Meeku Maathrame Cheptha*, and *Pushpaka Vimanam*.
Who is Vijay Deverakonda dating?
Available sources indicate he married actress Rashmika Mandanna in 2026, so he is not publicly described as dating anyone.
What is Vijay Deverakonda's net worth?
Public web sources give varying estimates; one cited source lists about 55 crore INR, but a verified official net-worth figure is not available in the provided sources.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijay_Deverakonda
    Supports: Birth date, career milestones, production company, Rowdy Wear, Hyderabad Black Hawks, and marriage information.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4797922/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupation, and educational/background details.
  3. BookMyShow — https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/vijay-deverakonda/13416
    Supports: Occupation, birth date, birthplace, debut film, and notable filmography.
  4. Filmibeat — https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/vijay-deverakonda.html
    Supports: Age and a net worth estimate of 55 crore INR.
  5. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijay_Deverakonda
    Supports: Overview of his film career and prominent titles.