Happy birthday Vijay Devarakonda: 5 Best performances of the national crush of India!
In a prolific career spanning over a decade, Vijay Devarakonda has played some memorable characters that won millions of hearts with his stellar performances.
On the occasion of his birthday, let’s have a look at some of the super-hit films that established him as one of the most desirable and bankable actors in the country.
1) Arjun Reddy
Arjun Reddy is touted to be a career-defining film for Vijay, who played the character with such finesse that it is hard to imagine any other actor playing the role. He left his stamp on this iconic character Arjun Reddy – a young surgeon with functioning alcoholism and a furious temper who spirals into self-destruction when he learns that his girlfriend is marrying another man. The film received much love and praise from the viewers and Vijay got his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
2) Dear Comrade
Dear Comrade – Yet another remarkable film from VD that will be cherished by the audience and his ardent fans for long. He proved that he isn’t just an angry man or a compulsive flirt, he is the complete package. His chemistry with the gorgeous Rashmika Mandanna was like the icing on the cake!
3) Geetha Govindam
Vijay Deverakonda paired up with Rashmika Mandanna in this romantic family entertainer. His irresistible chemistry with Rashmika who plays the role of Geetha, an independent and level-headed woman, makes the film incredibly entertaining. While the film impressed audiences and critics alike with its exciting screenplay and story, it also extracted the best out of Vijay in an out-and-out comic avatar.
4) Taxiwaala
Vijay pulled off the role of a taxi driver effortlessly and with great conviction. When nothing seems to work out for his character in the film, he decides to become a taxi driver to make a living. While hunting around, he stumbles upon a vintage car. He gives it a makeover and the car turns his luck around. However, his joy is short-lived as he soon finds out that the car is possessed. The movie worked wonders for the makers, largely thanks to a wonderful performance from VD!
5) Pelli Choopulu
Vijay Deverakonda and Ritu Varma starrer ‘Pelli Choopulu’ was one of the best Telugu films of the decade it released in. The film was a massive hit, and the stars received a lot of praise from all corners. The film won not only positive reviews from critics but also received two National Film Awards for Best Telugu Film and Best Screenplay at the 64th National Film Awards. It was a breezy romantic entertainer with soulful music by Vivek Sagar.