South star Vijay Deverakonda’s birthday on May 9 was no less than a festival for his fans, who are fondly referred to as Rowdies. Scores of admirers gathered outside his lavish Hyderabad home to wish their favourite actor. Much to their surprise, wife Rashmika Mandanna also made an appearance with birthday boy Vijay to greet them. He even stepped out to cut a cake and greet fans in person. The visuals have been winning hearts online. Meanwhile, social media is also overflowing with sweet wishes for the Ranabaali actor. Amid all the love, Vijay penned a heartfelt note thanking his fans.Vijay Deverakonda Gets Emotional In Thank You NoteHe said that all his "rowdy boys and girls," who are like his elder brothers, sisters, and older fans who are like parents
to him, always shower him with love. He added that he cannot express how much he loves them. Vijay said that their affection makes him emotional and often makes him feel that he is not doing enough for them. He said it also pushes him to do more and give them more. He assured them: "I will keep doing it. Because nothing makes me more happy."He ended by sending love to all of them and called them a blessing from God.Check out his note here:
The comments section was all hearts. "Pure gratitude in human form, rare to see someone stay this grounded with that much love coming their way," wrote a netizen. Another commented, "VD and his bond with fans is genuinely different." Vijay Deverakonda's SlateOn his birthday, the makers of his upcoming projects dropped special treats for fans. While one team shared unseen glimpses from his film, another decided to unveil a new poster.The Rowdy Jardhana team sent the internet into a frenzy as they dropped Vijay’s first look from the Ravi Kiran Kola directorial. Set against a rural backdrop, the film reportedly has a political storyline. The glimpse shows Vijay looking dapper as ever in a rain-soaked look. What grabbed attention was the foot of a woman placed on his chest. The intensity in his eyes hinted at their powerful chemistry and intense romance in the film.Giving fans a hint, the makers wrote, "A man who fights the world but surrenders only to love." Also starring Keerthy Suresh, the film is eyeing a December 2026 release.Apart from this, the birthday boy also has the much-awaited Ranaabali. This will mark his first collaboration with Rashmika after their marriage, and fans are eagerly waiting to see the newlyweds on screen. The period drama, helmed by Rahul Sankrityan, is slated to release on September 11, 2026, in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.Vijay was last seen in Kingdom.
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