Participating in a media conclave, versatile actor Vijay Deverakonda spoke of his journey as an actor in brief. He stated that he values working with some of the finest filmmakers of the new wave of Tollywood. Here is what he spoke on the occasion.
The Joy of Global Recognition and Fan Love
"Receiving global recognition as a hero and the immense love from fans is an indescribable joy. Though there are many talented individuals, such opportunities are rare," the Family Star actor said.
The Shrinking World and Tollywood's Rise
"We watch K-dramas and enjoy Korean music like BTS. So, it’s not surprising that the North audience admires South cinema. Success and trends follow cycles, and right now, Tollywood is at the forefront. However, another industry might lead tomorrow," the Geetha Govindam actor analyzed.
Collaboration with Talented Directors
"We have talented directors, and I am eager to work with all of them," the Liger star hero said, adding that directors like Nag Ashwin, Tharun Bhascker, and Sandeep Reddy Vanga collaborated with him early on in his career. Incidentally, their debut movies (read Yevade Subrahmanyam, Pelli Choopulu, and Arjun Reddy) were with him.
Taking Risks and Setting Trends
He raised a toast to the risk-taking abilities of some filmmakers like Rajamouli, citing Baahubali.
The Impact of Kingdom and Multilingual Support
He thanked Jr NTR, Suriya, and Ranbir Kapoor for extending their support for the teaser of his upcoming movie, Kingdom. The movie hits the cinemas on May 30th.
Commitment to New Stories and Tollywood's Success
"I want to share new stories with the audience, and I am doing my best to contribute to the success of Tollywood," Vijay Deverakonda stated.
