Before becoming one of the most popular stars in the Telugu industry, Vijay Deverakonda Take the time to learn how to act in theater. Recently, the actor spoke about that phase of his life and revealed how his theater acting improved his skills and gave him confidence. Today, Vijay Deverakonda is recognized for his screen presence and unique films. But in the beginning, he said, he was just focused on getting acting opportunities and getting better. According to him, theater became the foundation that helped him grow personally and professionally.
Vijay Deverakonda reveals why every opportunity matters
Talking about his mentality in his early years, Vijay Deverakonda said: “It was never about choosing what I liked or wanted. It was more about giving me the opportunity to do anything. He explained that he was eager to learn and didn’t want to wait for the perfect role. “I need any platform, any job that can help me improve my craft and let people see my talent,” he added. Vijay Deverakonda reveals that every opportunity, no matter how small, is valuable as it allows him to gain experience and better understand the art of acting.
Theater helped VD discover his passion
The actor also recalled his involvement in stage productions, including adaptations of famous plays. Vijay Deverakonda believes that theater offers more than just performance experience. “It helps me channel my energy in the right direction,” he shares. He credits the stage with teaching him discipline, patience and the ability to perform under pressure. Drama is different from movies in that actors in drama must perform in front of an audience and cannot retake, making each performance a learning process for them. Vijay Deverakonda said those years helped him understand what he really wanted to do in life and gave him the confidence to seriously pursue an acting career.
Vijay Deverakonda says theater is a place where actors can be free
Even today, Vijay Deverakonda speaks highly of the value of theater for aspiring performers. “Theatre frees you up in a way,” he said. “It sets you free.” The actor believes that stage performance can help actors become more expressive and fearless. Looking back, he feels these experiences prepared him for the challenges of film and helped shape the performer audiences see today. On the work front, Vijay Deverakonda has several exciting projects lined up including Ranabaali, Rowdy Janardhana and his film with director Shoryuv. As he moves forward in his career, he remains grateful for the lessons theater taught him at the beginning of his journey.
