Vijay Deverakonda Replies to His Maiden Fan, Reel Goes Viral

Young actor Vijay Deverakonda responded warmly to an Instagram Reel by fan Vyshnavi Nitish, who claimed she had admired him even before his entry into films. Sharing an old photo and a birthday wish screenshot, she asked if she could call herself his ‘first fan’. Vijay replied with a heart emoji and thanked her and all early supporters for being ‘special’, a gesture that quickly went viral and drew celebratory reactions from fans.

The exchange struck a chord because it highlighted the enduring bond between celebrities and their earliest supporters. Fans celebrated the rare public acknowledgment of someone who stood by Vijay before his fame, contrasting with the more transactional fan interactions common today. This humanising moment reinforced Vijay’s image as a grounded, approachable star who values loyalty.

Fan counters AI speculation with proof As the Reel gained traction, some online users accused Vyshnavi of using AI to fabricate Vijay’s comment. She clarified that the birthday wish screenshot was taken recently from an active Facebook post, not generated artificially. Directing sceptics to her Instagram highlights for verification, she also confirmed the old photo was from 2014, before Vijay’s breakout roles.

Vijay began his career with small roles in films like ‘Nuvvila’ and ‘Life Is Beautiful’ before gaining attention with ‘Yevade Subramanyam’ and ‘Pelli Choopulu’. His career-defining moment came with the 2017 hit ‘Arjun Reddy’, which propelled him to national fame. ’