Vijay Deverakonda celebrates birthday on set in Kashmir, receives a special note from Liger director Puri Jagannadh

Actor Vijay Deverakonda, who predominantly works in Telugu movies, celebrates his birthday today (May 9). Deverakonda has made a name for himself in the Indian film industry in a very short period of time. With a number of upcoming projects in his kitty, Vijay Deverakonda is now all set to make his Bollywood debut with Liger, starring opposite Ananya Panday.

Vijay Deverakonda is currently shooting for his upcoming untitled movie opposite Samantha Ruth Prabhu in Kashmir. The actor ringed in his birthday on set with the team of his movie directed by Shiva Niravana and cut three cakes for his 33rd birthday. Several photos from the Dear Comrade actor’s birthday celebration have been going viral on social media.

Take a look at the photos here:

Filmmaker Puri Jagannadh, who will be directing Vijay for his Bollywood debut Liger, also penned down a special note for the Arjun Reddy actor on his special day. The note read, “I saw the fire in your heart. I saw the fine actor inside you. I know what’s running in your mind. Your hunger, your madness, your commitment, your humbleness all these will take you to the places. One day you will become the country’s pride. I call you now THE VIJAY DEVERAKONDA. Happy Birthday.”

Earlier today, Samantha Ruth Prabhu also shared a photo from the sets to wish her co-star on his birthday with a sweet note. The Shaakuntalam actress wrote while sharing the post, “Happy birthday #LIGER You are deserving of all the love and appreciation that is going to be coming your way this year.Watching you work the way you do is incredibly inspiring. God bless @thedeverakonda.”

Vijay Deverakonda made his debut in movies with the 2011 Telugu film Nuvvila. He has since then featured in other movies like Dear Comrade, Arjun Reddy, Mahanati, and others. He is currently rumoured to be dating Rashmika Mandanna.