| Vijay Deverakonda |
| Other Name |
Rowdy
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| Full Name |
Deverakonda Vijay Sai |
| Profession |
Actor, Film Producer |
| Vijay Deverakonda Physical Stats & More |
| Height |
in centimeters- 180 cm
in meters- 1.80 m
in feet inches- 5’ 11”
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| Weight |
in kilograms- 70 kg
in pounds- 154 lbs
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| Body Measurements |
- Chest: 42 inches
- Waist: 32 inches
- Biceps: 14 inches
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| Eye Colour |
Brown |
| Hair Colour |
Brown |
| Vijay Deverakonda Career |
| Debut |
Film (Telugu; As an actor): Nuvvila (2011) as Vishnu
Film (Tamil; As an actor): ‘NOTA’ (2018) as Varun Subramanyam
Film (Hindi; As an actor): Liger (2022) as Liger
Film (Telugu; As a producer): ‘Meeku Maathrame Cheptha’ (2019; produced
under Vijay's film production banner King of the Hill Entertainment)
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| Awards |
• 2015: Nandi Award for the Telugu film Yevade Subramanyam under the Special Jury Award category
• 2018: Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor for the Telugu film Arjun Reddy
• 2019: South Indian International Movie Award for Best Actor (Critics) for the Telugu film Geetha Govindam
• 2019: Zee Cine Awards Telugu for Favourite Actor for the Telugu film Geetha Govindam
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| Vijay Deverakonda Personal Life |
| Date of Birth |
9 May 1989 (Tuesday) |
| Age |
36 Years |
| Birthplace |
Achampet, Telangana, India |
| Zodiac sign |
Taurus |
| Nationality |
Indian |
| Hometown |
Thummanpeta, Balmoor Mandal of Mahbubnagar District, Telangana |
| School |
• Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh (up to class 10)
• Little Flower Junior College, Hyderabad
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| College |
Badruka College of Commerce and Arts, Hyderabad |
| Educational Qualification |
Bachelor of Commerce |
| Religion |
Hinduism |
| Blood Group |
B positive |
| Food Habit |
Non-Vegetarian |
| Controversies |
• Trolled for Commenting on a Veteran Actress
In April 2018, he posted a picture of actress Savitri on Twitter with the caption, “What a cool chick”. This comment didn't go well publicly, and some of the fans of Savitri slammed him for his comment. In reply, he slammed those who trolled him for his comment.
All who want an apology – chennai Leela Palace lo unna ocheyandi. I will even be giving you #Mahanati audio launch entries. She would have been happy to have you all back then – because appudu me lanti morals and ethics batch called her a home breaker and alcoholic. She was many things fearless, philanthropic, generous, but at her core she was like anyone else a girl with dreams first, a woman who loved & wanted to be loved next and a superstar last. I think she would have been super happy to be called in admiration “what a cool chick” ☺ compared to home wrecker and alcoholic.”
During an interview, while talking about the controversy, he said,
If someone’s understanding of it is so crude, then it’s none of my problem. As I understand it, people have opinions, people have intentions. I let it be for the most part. But I don’t like being told how I should say stuff, how I should do stuff. You pass your opinions on me. I am fully okay with that. But don’t dictate to me what I should or shouldn’t do.”
• Song With the "F" Word
In July 2018, he landed into a controversy after the song "What The F" from his film "Geetha Govindam" was released; as it hurted the sentiments of people. Later, he decided to withdraw the song from YouTube. In an interview, while talking about the song, Vijay said,
I don’t think we meant to hurt anyone’s sentiments. It was just meant to be a fun song, and not meant to make any statement. The song is not vital to the film. We could change the lyrics. As for the song, I didn’t think we were hurting any sentiments. If people haven’t digested it, we have no qualms about taking it down. We will replace it with another song. It is a bit convenient. But right now that’s how things are. And both my producers and I felt it is better not to hurt anyone’s sentiments right now. Sadly this was my first attempt at singing on screen and undertaken because my production house and my director were insistent. I just decided to do it for kicks. If I am a singer at all, this is the best I could do. I know I have a limited range. And unless I take singing lessons, I doubt I can do better than this.”
• Criticised for His Behavious in Press Conference
In 2022, while he was promoting his film 'Liger' in Hyderabad, a journalist said that he was not able to talk freely to Vijay in his previous press conferences. Vijay then put his feet up on the table and said ‘let’s talk freely.’ Everyone present there laughed for his notorious behaviour. However, the netizens found it rude and said that he had an attitude problem. Vijay reacted on the controversy through Twitter.
Anybody trying to grow in their field. Will Always have a Target on their back – But we fightback ???? And when you are honest, yourself and want the best for everyone – The love of people and God will protect you.”
• FIR for Making Remarks Against the SC/ST Community
In May 2025, while promoting the release of his film, Retro, Vijay made a statement in which he compared the terrorists in Kashmir with the tribals. A month after, Nenavath Ashok Kumar Naik, the State President of the Joint Action Committee of Tribal Communities, lodged an FIR against him under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in Telangana. Vijay also issued an apology for his remarks on Twitter (now X).
• Alleged Betting App Promotion
In July 2025, Vijay Deverakonda was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) along with actors Prakash Raj, Rana Daggubati, and Lakshmi Manchu in connection with a case involving the alleged promotion of illegal online betting apps. The investigation was based on multiple FIRs filed in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Vijay appeared at the ED office in Hyderabad on 6 August 2025. After his questioning, he told the media that he had endorsed the gaming app A23, which had nothing to do with betting. He also provided the ED with all necessary documentation to prove his claims about that gaming app.
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| Vijay Deverakonda Relationships & More |
| Marital Status |
Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends |
• Virginie (rumoured)
• Izabelle Leite (rumoured; Brazilian model-turned-actress)
• Rashmika Mandanna (rumoured; actress)
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| Marriage Date |
26 February 2026 |
| Marriage Place |
Udaipur, Rajasthan |
| Vijay Deverakonda Family |
| Wife |
Rashmika Mandanna (actor)
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| Parents |
Father- Govardhana Rao Deverakonda (television serial director)
Mother- Madhavi Deverakonda (soft skill & personality development trainer)
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| Siblings |
Brother- Anand Deverakonda (actor; image in parents' section)
Sister- None
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| Vijay Deverakonda Favourites |
| Actor |
Pawan Kalyan, Mahesh Babu, Ranbir Kapoor, Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep |
| Films |
The Godfather (1972), Schindler’s List (1993) |
| Food |
Hyderabad Dum Biryani, Mango |
| Junk Food |
Burger |
| Author |
Konstantin Sergeievich Stanislavski |
| Singer |
Sid Sriram |
| Destination |
Kerala |
| Vijay Deverakonda Style Quotient |
| Car Collection |
• BMW 5 Series
• Ford Mustang
• Mercedes Benz GLC Class
• Range Rover
• Volvo XC 90
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| Vijay Deverakonda Money Factor |
| Income/Fees |
Rs 20 to 25 crore per film (as of 2022) |
| Assets/Properties |
A bungalow in Hyderabad |
| Net Worth |
Rs 39 crore (as of 2022) |
