In an unique interview with Filmfare, Vijay Deverakonda opened up in regards to the much-discussed failure of his 2022 pan-India movie, Liger. The sports activities motion drama, directed by Puri Jagannadh and co-starring Ananya Panday, was extremely anticipated however finally didn’t resonate with audiences. Regardless of the setback, Vijay stays introspective and optimistic in regards to the expertise.“No, I used to be obsessive about my character, studying martial arts, constructing my physique to appear to be a fighter, determining the stammer,” he shared. “All the things in regards to the function was so difficult that I fully loved the method of creating it.”
An extended-time admirer of director Puri Jagannadh, Vijay had excessive hopes for his or her collaboration. “Rising up, I used to be an enormous fan and admirer of director Puri Jagannadh; his movie Pokiri with Mahesh Babu sir is one in every of my favourites, and it was a dream of mine to make a movie with him,” he expressed. “I used to be extraordinarily unhappy that we didn’t make a greater movie; it was a fantastic thought on paper that we fudged…however I’ve zero remorse in regards to the movie.”Vijay views the expertise as a big studying alternative. “It taught me a lot and altered me a lot,” he famous. “And lots of what I do now and sooner or later has some learnings from the expertise of creating Liger and the aftermath of its launch. I take into account it a web win in life.”
Wanting forward, Vijay is about to star in Kingdom, a spy motion thriller directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The movie, initially slated for a Could 30, 2025 launch, has been postponed to July 4, 2025, resulting from unexpected nationwide occasions impacting promotional actions.Moreover, Vijay is engaged on VD14, directed by Rahul Sankrityan, with stories suggesting a reunion with actress Rashmika Mandanna. He’s additionally concerned in SVC59, directed by Ravi Kiran Kola, and JGM – Jana Gana Mana, one other collaboration with Puri Jagannadh.
With these upcoming tasks, Vijay Deverakonda is poised to make a powerful comeback, demonstrating resilience and a dedication to his craft.