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Meet Anand Deverakonda, Vijay Deverakonda's brother starring in Epic

Updated On: 11 September, 2026 01:36 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla

With Epic First Semester now releasing, it is time to know more about Anand Deverakonda, the younger brother of Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda. From his engineering background to choosing unconventional roles in films, Anand has carved his own path in the industry. Here’s all you need to know about him

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Anand Deverakonda (Pics/Instagram)
Anand Deverakonda (Pics/Instagram)
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Anand Deverakonda was born in Hyderabad, Telangana on 15 March 1992.
Anand Deverakonda was born in Hyderabad, Telangana on 15 March 1992.
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His father, Govardhan Rao was a television show director, while mother Madhavi was a soft-skills tutor.
His father, Govardhan Rao was a television show director, while mother Madhavi was a soft-skills tutor.
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His brother Vijay Deverakonda is a well-known actor in Telugu films with several hits in his tty, While Rashmika Mandanna is his sister-in-law.
His brother Vijay Deverakonda is a well-known actor in Telugu films with several hits in his tty, While Rashmika Mandanna is his sister-in-law.
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Anand shares a close bond with his brother and the two are often seen sharing fun-filled pics. Even Rashmika is supportive of Anand's professional endeavours.
Anand shares a close bond with his brother and the two are often seen sharing fun-filled pics. Even Rashmika is supportive of Anand's professional endeavours.
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In an interview with NTV Telugu, Anand had shared that because he grew up attending a boys' boarding school, he didn't have a traditional school-life crush, but later developed a soft spot for Sonali Bendre after watching Murari.
In an interview with NTV Telugu, Anand had shared that because he grew up attending a boys' boarding school, he didn't have a traditional school-life crush, but later developed a soft spot for Sonali Bendre after watching Murari.
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Anand Deverakonda graduated with an engineering degree and worked at Deloitte. He worked in the United States for a few years and returned to India to pursue a full-time career in film.
Anand Deverakonda graduated with an engineering degree and worked at Deloitte. He worked in the United States for a few years and returned to India to pursue a full-time career in film.
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Deverakonda made his film debut in 2019 with Dorasaani, a period love story directed by KVR Mahendra and starring Shivatmika Rajashekar.
Deverakonda made his film debut in 2019 with Dorasaani, a period love story directed by KVR Mahendra and starring Shivatmika Rajashekar.
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Deverakonda's further filmography included Middle Class Melodies,  Pushpaka Vimanam, Highway, Baby and many others.
Deverakonda's further filmography included Middle Class Melodies,  Pushpaka Vimanam, Highway, Baby and many others.
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He deliberately picks ordinary, flawed, or non-heroic characters—such as a tiffin-center owner or a struggling math teacher—rather than larger-than-life action roles.
He deliberately picks ordinary, flawed, or non-heroic characters—such as a tiffin-center owner or a struggling math teacher—rather than larger-than-life action roles.
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He is currently in news for his film Epic First Semester with Vaishnavi Chaitanya. The actors were even rumoured to be in a relationship. As per Deccan Chronicles, he dismissed such claims.
He is currently in news for his film Epic First Semester with Vaishnavi Chaitanya. The actors were even rumoured to be in a relationship. As per Deccan Chronicles, he dismissed such claims.

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