Vijay Deverakonda, India’s most energetic actor, turns 36 today. Having started his career in 2011 with Nuvvila, the actor has graduated to a pan-India star steadily. From dominating performances in Arjun Reddy, Geetha Govindam, and Mahanati to becoming a sensation in Bollywood, Vijay has made his mark with unusual role selection. Although fans recognize him through his on-screen presence, there are five lesser-known interesting facts about the actor below.
1. Showbiz Runs in the Family
Vijay belongs to a family with deep roots in showbiz. His father was Deverakonda Govardhan Rao, who was a Telugu TV director. Although he met with failures, he left the profession. This initial exposure to film likely instilled Vijay’s interest in acting.
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2. The Origin of the ‘Rowdy’ Title
All fans recognize him as “Rowdy,” but the title originated in his childhood. Whenever Vijay behaved badly, his family playfully referred to him as “Rowdy.” The title remained, and now his followers fondly call themselves the “Rowdy Gang.”
3. A Future Singer
While acting dominated his life, Vijay used to dream of being a singer. He even took classical music training, never anticipating that he would turn into one of the most renowned actors of the industry someday.
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4. Directing and Producing After Acting
Vijay directed a short film named Madam Meerena in five hours as part of an assignment once. He went on to establish King of the Hill Entertainment, producing movies such as Meeku Maathrame Cheptha and Pushpaka Vimanam.
5. The Fashion Entrepreneur
In 2018, Vijay debuted his fashion brand Rowdy Wear. The label embodies his fearless attitude and celebrates the notion of being unapologetically themselves—like the star himself.
