Popular actor, Vijay Deverakonda opened up about his take on love, how his father's thoughts about relationships changed his outlook towards the same and his long-distance relationship with a girl in a recent interview. Vijay's statements are leading all the headlines, and the actor has once again impressed everyone with his thoughts. Apart from being in the headlines, Vijay is also quite busy promoting his upcoming film, Liger, as it is probably the most-awaited project of his acting career so far.
The South Indian actor is quite popular for his memorable performance as the character of 'Arjun Reddy' in his blockbuster film, Arjun Reddy. The film played a major role in making Vijay a household name nationwide. As of now, the actor holds a gigantic fanbase, who never skips the chance to have his back no matter what.
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In a heart-to-heart interview with GQ, Vijay Deverakonda opened up about his philosophy about love and revealed why he has never said, 'I love you too' in his past relationships. When the actor was asked to uncover the secret behind this interesting choice, Vijay shared that it was his father, Deverakonda Goverdhan Rao, whose advice about love and money is the prime reason behind it. Opening up about the same, Vijay recalled how his daddy used to tell him that love is a waste of time and that money is something that should always be his preference. Reflecting on the same and how even to this very day, he struggles to say 'I love you too', Vijay said:
"Growing up, my dad taught me that love is bullshit and that money is the centre of this world...This was ingrained in me so deeply that when I grew into an adult, I didn't believe in relationships. I began believing that whoever came to me, came with a want. When someone said they love me, I never said I love you too. Till today, it doesn't come as naturally as it should."
Going further in the same interview, Vijay Deverakonda also admitted that his outlook towards love was quite similar to his father's views about love. However, the actor added that his outlook towards love and relationships changed completely after he entered into a long-distance relationship with a girl. He also added that the lady made him believe in love but refused to reveal her name. Opening up about the same, he stated:
"I'm someone who loves being in love. I believe in love stories. They're my happy place. But I'm also scared of heartbreak. So far, it hasn't happened."
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In an interview with The Hyderabad Times, the Liger actor was questioned whether he had found the love of his life or not, hinting at the ongoing reports of him reportedly dating the ever-so-gorgeous actress, Rashmika Mandanna. Answering the same, the actor had given an interesting answer, as he had revealed that even if he was dating someone in real life, he would have had keep it a secret. Opening up about the same, the Liger actor had said:
"No comments. Even if I was in a relationship, I would keep it a secret. What is the point of telling these things? It is no one's business. I would tell my parents and my friends too. I will reveal it to the world as well when it happens, but there is time for it. I don't want my life to become entertainment."
On the professional front, Vijay Deverakonda will be next seen in the film, Liger, opposite Ananya Pandey.
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