Vijay Deverakonda’s minimal salary for Arjun Reddy makes headlines

Vijay thanked the audience for accepting the film and conveyed his satisfaction with its commercial success.

Vijay Deverakonda, who shot to fame in 2017 with the cult hit Arjun Reddy, recently talked about his meager early career earnings. During a recent interview, the actor candidly disclosed that he received a mere Rs 5 lakh for his performance in Arjun Reddy, a film that, despite its modest budget of Rs 5 crore, became a huge box office hit.

In addition to redefining modern Telugu cinema, the Sandeep Reddy Vanga-directed movie abruptly changed Vijay's career. The actor reflected on that time, saying, "Rs 5 lakh seemed like a big sum to me at the time. I never thought Arjun Reddy would blow up like that.

From Lowly Origins to Fame

Vijay Deverakonda has risen through the ranks to become one of the highest-paid actors in the South Indian film industry after starring in several commercially successful films following the huge success of Arjun Reddy. He now commands a high salary and has a sizable multilingual fan base.

Despite conflicting reviews, the kingdom finds its footing

On July 31, 2025, the actor's most recent film, Kingdom, which was produced by Naga Vamsi and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, opened in theaters. Despite critics' mixed reviews, the movie has been doing well at the box office. Vijay thanked the audience for accepting the film and conveyed his satisfaction with its commercial success.

The reaction to Kingdom has been incredibly positive. He expressed gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support throughout his career.

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Anirudh Ravichander wrote the music for the movie, which gives it even more widespread appeal. Both critics and fans are keeping a close eye on Kingdom as it continues its theatrical run to see how it holds up over the next few weeks.

Vijay Deverakonda's journey from earning Rs 5 lakh to starring in high-profile movies is evidence of his skill, tenacity, and audience appeal. Furthermore, it's evident that the star has a lot more to write as Kingdom leaves its mark.