Vijay Deverakonda is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work in the Telugu film industry. He gained widespread recognition for his role in the 2017 film Arjun Reddy, which was a major commercial success and earned him critical acclaim. His performance in the film established him as a leading actor in regional cinema. Born on May 9, 1989, in Hyderabad, Telangana, Vijay pursued his education in engineering before entering the film industry. He has since starred in several successful films, including Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade, and has garnered a large fan following for his versatile acting skills and charismatic screen presence.