Vijay Deverakonda on His Rise as a Global Icon and Love From Fans: “Maybe Five or Six Years Ago, Nobody Knew Who I Was, Now

Vijay Deverakonda, known as the nation’s heartthrob, has cemented his place as one of the finest actors in pan-India cinema. Within just a few years, he has risen to become one of the biggest stars and has amassed a massive fan following worldwide. Recently, he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a prestigious summit in New Delhi, where the nation’s top leaders gathered. It was indeed a moment of pride for him as a global icon to be sharing a room with the honorable PM. During the event, in an interview, Vijay was asked how he maintains his momentum now that he is not only a pan-India star but also a global icon. 

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Vijay revealed he has received overwhelming love within a few years of his career, “I know that Indians around the world know me now. Maybe five or six years ago, nobody knew who I was; nobody knew my name. Now, I’m recognized and loved by people who have seen my work or seen me. It’s a feeling of immense satisfaction and, sometimes, an overwhelming one. But I’m blessed.”

Vijay further expressed how he has built a relationship with his fans, saying, “I’m blessed because I get to do what I love more than anything. This is what I want to do, and to be able to do it is a blessing. To be able to receive this love is also a blessing. I think I’ve earned more love than I’ve done the work, but it’s just a connection I have with my people—it’s a relationship we have, and I will always be grateful for it. I hope to entertain them and give them memories as we grow together.

On the work front, Vijay Deverakonda is gearing up for his upcoming film Kingdom, an action thriller directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. Fans will get to see Vijay in a fierce, action-packed, and intense avatar. The film promises to be an epic spectacle, with Vijay playing a pivotal role. Kingdom is set to hit theaters on May 30, 2025, and is already creating buzz as a superhit.