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Vijay Deverakonda juggles 2 massive films for the first time; calls shooting Rowdy Janardhan & VD14 torture,treats himself to vintage Rolex amid war prep
Vijay Deverakonda is in beast mode! The Rowdy star, who is known for immersing himself completely into one character at a time, has broken his own rule. For the first time in his decade-long career, the actor is juggling two high-octane projects simultaneously"”Rowdy Janardhan and VD14 (his period drama with Rahul Sankrityan). And by his own admission, the makers are pushing him to his absolute limits. Taking to Instagram to share a rare life update, Vijay Deverakonda gave fans a peek into his grueling schedule, confessing that the double-duty is no walk in the park. The actor revealed that shooting for two massive films in parallel has been extremely demanding and has effectively taken over his life. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vijay Deverakonda (@thedeverakonda) In a candid note, he wrote: It's been a while... Shooting 2 films parallely for the 1st time in my life.. both extremely demanding, they have taken up my life.The schedule is so packed that the actor hinted at the torturous discipline required to keep up, stating he trains like he is always prepared for war and refuses to skip his pooja rituals despite the exhaustion. In the same life update post where he detailed his grueling work schedule, Vijay shifted gears to share some personal highlights. After describing the intense physical and mental demands of his shoots, he wrote, But here are bits from my life recently. before showcasing his latest purchases"”including some new tech gadgets he is enjoying and his current favorite accessory, a beautiful vintage Rolex. One half of this grueling schedule belongs to Rowdy Janardhan (tentatively VD13). Directed by Ravi Kiran Kola and backed by ace producer Dil Raju, this film promises to be a raw, rural mass entertainer. The project marks a significant shift for Vijay, bringing him back to the rugged, high-octane zone that his fans adore. Adding to the intense pressure is VD14, a massive period action drama directed by Rahul Sankrityan, marking a reunion for the duo after their hit film Taxiwaala. Produced by the heavyweights at Mythri Movie Makers, this project is touted to be the most ambitious undertaking of Vijay's career. Set in a cursed land between 1854-1878, the film reportedly features Vijay in the role of a warrior"”a character that demands a severe physical transformation and rigorous combat training. This grueling preparation explains the actor's declaration that he is "always ready for war," as he shapes up to anchor a historical narrative of this scale. With Kingdom (VD12) behind him, Vijay is clearly leaving no stone unturned for 2026. While the schedule might be torturous, the actor is channeling that pain into what promises to be the most ambitious phase of his career.
