When Ananya Panday asked Vijay Deverakonda to date her, wanted to see him...

Vijay Deverakonda isn’t just a name in Telugu cinema—he’s a phenomenon. From his rugged, brooding charm in Arjun Reddy to his action-packed role as a boxer in Liger, Vijay has captured hearts with both his acting chops and irresistible screen presence. With a tall frame, chiselled physique, and magnetic charisma, the Geetha Govindam star is known for making fans swoon, and his social media presence only adds to the frenzy.

Ananya’s Bold Confession on Koffee With Karan

While Vijay enjoys massive popularity in the South, he’s also turned heads in Bollywood. During her appearance on Koffee With Karan, rising Bollywood star Ananya Panday made a candid confession that sparked quite the buzz. In a rapid-fire round, when Karan Johar asked her, "Who is the most desirable man in Indian cinema?", Ananya didn’t hesitate.

She smiled and said, “I would love to date Vijay Deverakonda.” Her answer not only surprised fans but also made the moment even more interesting when she cheekily asked, “Why didn’t you ever hit on me?”

Vijay, ever the gentleman, replied with a grin, “You were in a relationship.”

Ananya quipped back, “Okay, now I’m not.”

To that, Vijay smiled and responded, “True, NOTED.”

The flirty exchange quickly went viral, and fans couldn’t get enough of the playful banter between the two.

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On-Screen Chemistry That Set the Screen Ablaze

The duo’s chemistry wasn’t just limited to the talk show couch. Ananya and Vijay shared the screen in Liger, and their sizzling romance in the beach song Aafat became an instant favorite. Their effortless chemistry was praised by fans and added to the speculation about what could be brewing off-screen.

What’s Next for Vijay and Ananya?

On the professional front, Vijay Deverakonda is gearing up for his next big release, Kingdom, an action-thriller directed by Jersey fame Gowtam Tinnanuri. The film is slated to hit theatres on July 4th, and fans are eagerly awaiting another power-packed performance.

Ananya Panday, meanwhile, was recently seen in Kesari Chapter 2 alongside Akshay Kumar. Playing the role of a young and fearless lawyer named Dilreet Gill, Ananya's performance received praise across social media, marking another milestone in her evolving career.