Before becoming one of the most popular stars in the Telugu industry, Vijay Deverkonda It took time to learn how to act in theater. Recently, the actor spoke about that phase in his life and revealed how his acting enhanced his skills and gave him confidence. Nowadays, Vijay Devarakonda is recognized by his screen presence and unique movies. But he says that in the beginning, he was just focused on getting a chance to perform and get better. According to him, theater became the foundation that helped him grow both personally and professionally.
Vijay Deverkonda reveals why every opportunity matters
Talking about his mindset during those early years, Vijay Deverkonda said, “It was never about choosing what I liked or wanted. It was more about giving me a chance to do anything.” He explained that he was eager to learn and didn’t want to wait for the perfect role. “I needed a platform, a job that could help me hone my craft and let people see my talent,” he added. Vijay Deverkonda revealed that every opportunity, no matter how small, was valuable as it allowed him to gain experience and understand the art of acting better.
Theater helped VD discover his passion
The actor also recalled being a part of stage productions including adaptations of well-known plays. According to Vijay Devarakonda, theater offers much more than an acting experience. “It helped me channel my energy in the right direction,” she shared. He believes that the stage has taught him discipline, patience and the ability to perform under pressure. Theater differs from film because actors in theater must perform in front of an audience without retakes, and this makes each performance a learning process for them. Vijay Deverkonda said that these years helped him realize what he really wanted to do with his life and gave him the confidence to take up acting seriously.
Vijay Deverkonda calls theater a place that liberates an actor
Even today, Vijay Deverakonda speaks highly of the value of theater for aspiring performers. “Theater shuts you down in a way,” he said. “It frees you.” The actor believes that stage performance helps actors become more expressive and fearless. Looking back, he feels that those experiences prepared him for the challenges of cinema and helped him create performances that audiences see today. On the work front, Vijay Deverkonda has several exciting projects lined up, including ‘Raanabali’, ‘Rowdy Janardhan’ and his film with director Shoryuv. As she moves forward in her career, she remains grateful for the education that theater gave her at the beginning of her journey.
