Happy birthday Vijay Deverakonda: Tollywood's 'Dear Comrade' who auctioned his first Filmfare Award for charity

As Telugu superstar Vijay Deverakonda turns 31 today, here are some facts about the 'Arjun Reddy' actor that many of you might have not heard before.

As Telugu superstar Vijay Deverakonda turns 31 today, here are some facts about the young 'Arjun Reddy' actor that many of you might have not heard before.

Updated on:

08 May 2020, 9:55 pm

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Hardcore Deverakonda fans identify themselves as members of the 'Rowdy Club.' This is a direct impact of the young superstar affectionately calling his fans 'Rowdies'. (Photo | Facebook)

Now you know Deverakonda's motivation behind naming his clothing brand 'Rowdy Wear.' It was launched in July, 2018. (Photo | Facebook)

One more 'Rowdy' fact before we move on. The clothing brand's anthem is called the “I am You, I am the Rowdy,' which is sung by the superstar himself. (Photo | Facebook)

Since we mentioned music, here is one. Like his Mollywood contemporaries Dulquer Salmaan in 'ABCD' and Prithviraj in 'Urumi' and 'Puthiyamukham', Vijay Deverakonda has also sung in a movie. He was comfortable singing for 'Geetha Govindam' as he has had his share of classical music in childhood which was eventually dropped as it was clashing with his outdoor hours. (Photo | Facebook)

Vijay Devarakonda won his first Filmfare award for 'Arjun Reddy.' Wait, don't scroll yet. Did you know he auctioned it for Rs 25 lakh and donated the whole sum to the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund? (Photo | Facebook)

In the 64th National Film Awards in 2016, 'Pelli Choopulu' won the honour for the Best Feature Film in Telugu. Wondering what's the connection? The Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam- directorial was the first movie to feature Vijay Deverakonda in the titular role. (Photo | Facebook)

Recently, the actor started a campaign against gossip websites after a Telugu portal launched a hate campaign against the 'Arjun Reddy' star in the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic. His '#KillGossipWebsites' movement was greatly received by Tollywood with many stars including Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu and Rana Daggubatti coming out in support. (Photo | Facebook)

Silver screen isn't where Vijay Deverakonda's acting career began. That's right. After graduation, he was part of a Telugu theater group called 'Suthradhar.' (Photo | Facebook)