ijay Deverakonda (born May 9, 1989 in Hyderabad, Telangana) is a leading actor and film producer in Telugu cinema, known for his electric screen presence, candid persona, and entrepreneurial drive. After debuting in Nuvvila (2011), he rose to fame with supporting roles in films like Yevade Subramanyam (2015), then delivered a career-defining performance in Pelli Choopulu (2016), earning critical acclaim and awards Wikipedia+15Wikipedia+15The Times of India+15. His portrayal of a rugged surgeon in Arjun Reddy (2017) became a cult phenomenon, winning him a Filmfare award and cementing his status as a bold, unconventional star The Times of India+2atozblog.in+2The Times of India+2. He followed with commercial hits like Geetha Govindam (2018), and later ventured into pan-Indian territory with Liger (2022), despite its mixed reception Wikipedia+10Wikipedia+10OMF Media+10. Deverakonda founded King of the Hill Entertainment in 2019 and launched his fashion brand Rowdy Wear on Myntra. He co-owns the Hyderabad Black Hawks volleyball team and founded The Deverakonda Foundation to support youth and underprivileged communities Tring+11Wikipedia+11OMF Media+11. His upcoming film Kingdom is set to release July 31, 2025, with high expectations for his continued evolution as a storyteller