Happy Birthday Vijay Deverakonda: 9 facts his true fans should know

Son of ace Telugu TV director Deverakonda Govardhan Rao, Vijay was always inclined towards showbiz and showed his interest in creative fields. However, he followed his passion after completing his higher studies. He joined the theatre group Sutradhar in Hyderabad which paved the way for a career in acting. Here's 9 fans his true fans should know.

Son of ace Telugu TV director Deverakonda Govardhan Rao, Vijay was always inclined towards showbiz and showed his interest in creative fields. However, he followed his passion after completing his higher studies. He joined the theatre group Sutradhar in Hyderabad which paved the way for a career in acting. Credit: Instagram/thedeverakonda

In 2016, his film ‘Pelli Choopulu’ bagged the National Film Award for the best feature film. Credit: Instagram/thedeverakonda

Superseding Allu Arjun and Mahesh Babu, Vijay Deverakonda became the first Telugu actor to surpass the magical mark of 5 million followers on Instagram. Credit: Instagram/thedeverakonda

Vijay became an overnight sensation with the Telugu film 'Arjun Reddy'. To get into the skin of the character, he tried smoking and drinking and got addicted to them. It took a while for him to get out of the habit. Credit: Instagram/thedeverakonda

Vijay, who got the Filmfare Award for his impressive acting in Arjun Reddy, sold the award at an auction for Rs 25 lakh. He donated the amount to the CM's relief fund and said that the award is not that important but the appreciation by the audience is worthy enough. Credit: Instagram/thedeverakonda

Vijay is one of the stars who is known for his impeccable fashion sense. He turned entrepreneur by starting his own clothing line 'Rowdy Wear.' Credit: Instagram/thedeverakonda

Apart from acting, he has tried singing and crooned the song ‘What the Life’ for the film ‘Geetha Govindam'. Credit: Instagram/thedeverakonda

Vijay Devarakonda, partnering with Asian Cinemas, co-owns a multiplex 'Asian Vijay Devarakonda Cinemas' (AVD) in Mahbubnagar, Telangana. Credit: Instagram/thedeverakonda

Actor Vijay Deverakonda also conceptualised a non-profit organisation 'The Deverakonda Foundation' in April 2019. Credit: Instagram/thedeverakonda