VIROSH era begins: Vijay Deverakonda’s rise from ₹500 earnings and bank balance struggles to a ₹70 crore fortune

The internet is still swooning over the dreamy wedding of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda. From breathtaking wedding portraits to heartwarming clips of the couple greeting paparazzi after their marriage, the newlyweds have already gifted fans unforgettable moments.

Their first public appearance after tying the knot — smiling, holding hands, and showering flying kisses — instantly went viral, marking the beginning of a new chapter in one of Indian cinema’s most loved love stories.

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Now, all eyes are set on the much-anticipated grand reception expected in Hyderabad, where industry insiders and celebrities are likely to celebrate the union of Tollywood’s newest power couple.

A Power Couple Built on Success and Stability

Beyond romance, VIROSH represents immense star power and wealth. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna together reportedly command a combined net worth exceeding ₹130 crore, placing them among the most influential young celebrity couples in Indian cinema.

Vijay resides with his close-knit family — father Govardhan Rao, mother Madhavi, and brother Anand Deverakonda — in a luxurious Jubilee Hills bungalow in Hyderabad worth nearly ₹15 crore. The home reflects his grounded personality despite massive fame. But the road to this success was anything but glamorous.

The ₹500 Beginning Nobody Saw

Long before red carpets and blockbuster fame, Vijay Deverakonda earned his first income as a tuition teacher — just ₹500. Tutoring later became his primary livelihood, helping him survive financially while chasing acting dreams. These modest beginnings shaped his work ethic and relentless ambition.

When Financial Struggles Hit Hard

The actor has openly spoken about a difficult phase during his mid-twenties. Reflecting on that time, he shared, “My account at Andhra Bank was locked because I couldn’t maintain the minimum balance of Rs 500. Dad said, ‘Settle before 30— that way you can enjoy your success when you are young and your parents are healthy,’” a moment he recalled after entering the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

‘Arjun Reddy’: Fame Came Before Fortune

Ironically, Vijay’s breakthrough film Arjun Reddy (2017) turned him into a sensation, yet he reportedly earned only ₹5 lakh for the role. Recognition arrived instantly, but financial rewards followed much later.

He later admitted, “I am a star, but I started to see real money only recently, around ‘Kushi.’ As an outsider, one shouldn’t think about money at first. One should worry about cementing one’s style and performances; my work in the films should speak first. Outside, a lot is said about how much I am earning and all that. I earned peanuts till ‘Kushi.’ Only after that film did I start taking my market price.”

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From Outsider to Crore-Earning Superstar

Today, Vijay Deverakonda reportedly charges ₹12–15 crore per film and earns heavily through endorsements and business ventures. His personal net worth is estimated at around ₹66–70 crore as of 2026.

From struggling to maintain a ₹500 bank balance to becoming one of Telugu cinema’s biggest stars, Vijay’s rise mirrors perseverance at its finest — a journey now celebrated alongside his biggest personal milestone: marriage.