Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Vijay Deverakonda

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 4, 2025

How Vijay Deverakonda built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Vijay Deverakonda is a prominent Indian actor and film producer primarily active in Telugu cinema. Recognized as one of the highest-paid actors in the industry, he has been consistently featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 since 2018. His contributions to Telugu cinema have earned him accolades including a Filmfare Award, a Nandi Award, and three SIIMA Awards.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2011: Debut with Nuvvila

In 2011, Vijay Deverakonda made his debut with the Ravi Babu-directed romantic comedy 'Nuvvila'.

2012: Appeared in Life is Beautiful

In 2012, Vijay Deverakonda appeared in Sekhar Kammula's 'Life is Beautiful' in a minor role.

2013: Delayed Release of Ye Mantram Vesave

Vijay Deverakonda's film 'Ye Mantram Vesave', which was initially supposed to release in 2013, was delayed.

2015: Acted in Yevade Subramanyam

In 2015, Vijay Deverakonda played a supporting role in the coming-of-age drama 'Yevade Subramanyam'.

2017: Starred in Dwaraka and Arjun Reddy

In 2017, Vijay Deverakonda starred in the masala film 'Dwaraka', and the romantic drama 'Arjun Reddy'. His portrayal in 'Arjun Reddy' received critical acclaim, winning him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu.

October 2018: Launched Rowdy Wear

On October 15, 2018, Vijay Deverakonda launched his fashion brand, Rowdy Wear.

2018: Starred in multiple films including Geetha Govindam

In 2018, Vijay Deverakonda starred in 'Ye Mantram Vesave', 'Mahanati', 'Geetha Govindam', 'NOTA' and 'Taxiwaala'. 'Geetha Govindam' became his highest-grossing release, grossing ₹130 crore worldwide.

2018: Starred in Mahanati, Geetha Govindam, and Taxiwaala

In 2018, Vijay Deverakonda starred in the biographical film 'Mahanati', the romantic comedy 'Geetha Govindam', and the supernatural comedy thriller 'Taxiwaala', establishing himself with commercially successful films.

April 2019: Founded The Deverakonda Foundation

In April 2019, Vijay Deverakonda conceptualized and founded The Deverakonda Foundation, a nonprofit organization.

2019: Donated to Pulwama attack relief

In 2019, Vijay Deverakonda donated to relief funds, including a donation to families of victims in the Pulwama attack.

2019: Launched King of the Hill Entertainment

In 2019, Vijay Deverakonda launched his own production house, King of the Hill Entertainment.

2019: Starred in Dear Comrade

In 2019, Vijay Deverakonda starred in 'Dear Comrade'.

June 2020: Ended COVID-19 relief initiative

On June 2, 2020, Vijay Deverakonda's COVID-19 relief initiative, aided 17,000 middle-class families and ended.

2020: Acted in World Famous Lover

In 2020, Vijay Deverakonda acted in 'World Famous Lover'.

2020: Rowdy Wear launched on Myntra

In 2020, Vijay Deverakonda's fashion brand Rowdy Wear, was launched on Myntra.

2020: Donated through The Deverakonda Foundation

In early 2020, Vijay Deverakonda donated ₹24,000 through The Deverakonda Foundation to help Ganesh Ambari, a kickboxer.

2021: Opened Multiplex Theatre in Mahbubnagar

In 2021, Vijay Devarkonda opened his first multiplex theatre in Mahbubnagar.

2021: Produced Pushpaka Vimanam

In 2021, Vijay Deverakonda's production house, King of the Hill Entertainment, produced the film 'Pushpaka Vimanam'.

2022: Acted in Liger

In 2022, Vijay Deverakonda acted in the Hindi–Telugu bilingual film 'Liger'. He then starred in 'Kushi'.

2024: Starred in The Family Star and Kalki 2898 AD

In 2024, Vijay Deverakonda starred in 'The Family Star', which was a box-office bomb. Late that year, he was seen in a cameo appearance as the warrior Arjuna in Nag Ashwin's science-fiction epic 'Kalki 2898 AD'.