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News18
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
VD14: Vijay Deverakonda Unveils FIRST Look From Rahul Sankrityan's Epic Saga
Last Updated: On Vijay Deverakonda's 36th birthday, the actor treated his fans with an intriguing first look poster of his upcoming epic historical drama tentatively titled VD14. Actor Vijay Deverakonda is celebrating his 36th birthday today, and much to his fans' delight, he has finally unveiled the first look poster of his upcoming film, tentatively titled VD14. The Rahul Sankrityan directorial is set in the 19th century, between 1854-78, against the backdrop of British colonial rule. It marks Vijay Deverakonda's reunion with director Rahul Sankrityan after their film Taxiwaala. Vijay Deverakonda took to his Instagram stories to share the first look poster of VD14. Meanwhile, Mythri Movie Makers also shared the film's first look on X (previously Twitter), and wrote, 'The GODS gave him STRENGTH. War gave him a PURPOSE. Team #VD14 wishes @TheDeverakonda a very Happy Birthday." The captivating poster offers a striking glimpse of Vijay Deverakonda's character in the film. Seated in a meditative pose, the actor is seen with his back to the camera. He sits inside an ancient temple, while a radiant mural of an elderly sage is seen in front of him. The poster also showcases the actor flaunting his chiselled physique and long hair for the role. A few scars are seen on his back. Check out the poster below! The GODS gave him STRENGTH. War gave him a PURPOSETeam #VD14 wishes @TheDeverakonda a very Happy Birthday ❤️ @Rahul_Sankrityn @MythriOfficial #BhushanKumar #KrishanKumar @TSeries @ShivChanana @neerajkalyan_24 — Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) May 9, 2025 One comment on the post read, 'Happy Birthday, @TheDeverakonda! Power-packed as always! #VD14," while another netizen wrote, 'mental mental mental." A third fan commented, 'What a poster." There has been massive excitement for VD14, ever since the project was announced last year. Meanwhile, director Rahul Sankrityan talked to Hindustan Times about the project, and revealed that Deverakonda plays the role of a village boy in the film. 'This is a rural character, which people have never seen Vijay in a rural character before. Vijay has done all Urban characters so far. In this, you will see Vijay in a completely new avatar as a rural guy and that too as a Rayalseema guy. Rayalseema is a particular region in Andhra Pradesh, which has some exclusive characteristics to it. Be it the slang or weather conditions, the culture, everything is going to be very different," said Rahul. First Published:
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Makers share Vijay Deverakonda's intense first look from 'VD14' on his birthday
will be working with director and on his 36th birthday, the maker gave fans a thrilling glimpse into his upcoming film. The makers unveiled the first official look of the much-anticipated project, showcasing Vijay in a striking new avatar that immediately caught attention. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Vijay's striking new avatar The poster features him as a hermit-like figure, deeply immersed in meditation before a sacred altar. Sporting a chiseled physique and long hair, Vijay's transformation signals a bold departure from his previous roles. Makers share birthday wishes and tease the story On X (formerly Twitter) the makers presented the first official look and wrote, 'The GODS gave him STRENGTH. War gave him a PURPOSE. Team #VD14 wishes @TheDeverakonda a very Happy Birthday.' ' VD14 ' is expected to be set against the backdrop of British colonial India , specifically between 1854 and 1878, promising to explore a lesser-known chapter of India's history through an action-packed period drama. The film's tagline, " The Legend of the Cursed Land ," hints at a story filled with revolution, and the fight for justice during turbulent times. This ambitious project marks the third collaboration between Vijay and the production house, following hits like 'Dear Comrade' and 'Kushi', and reunites him with Rahul Sankrityan after their successful film 'Taxiwala'. Upon the film's first poster release, there were rumours that Vijay would be co-starring with , who is also rumoured to be in a relationship. However, official announcements have been made regarding the pair to be seen on the big screens again. Speaking of Vijay's upcoming projects, he will be seen in the spy action thriller, 'Kingdom', releasing on May 30th. The film is directed by 'Jersey' fame Gowtham Tinnanuri and also stars Bhagyashri Borse and Satyadev in key roles.
