Vijay Deverakonda is gradually expanding hisizons from South Indian cinema, and latest reports indicate that he may soon make a dramatic Bollywood debut — but in a character that fans didn’t expect. Industry sources indicate that Vijay is being picked for the villainous role in the upcoming biggie ‘Don 3’, which will have Ranveer Singh in the lead and Farhan Akhtar behind the camera.
Currently filming for Kingdom with director Gowtam Tinnanuri, Vijay is more and more concentrating on pan-India ventures to widen his base. Meanwhile, he has another high-potential film in the pipeline with director Rahul Sankrityan.
Earlier reports had actor Vikrant Massey in contention to play the villain’s role in Don 3, but newer reports suggest Vijay Deverakonda could be the first choice now. With Farhan Akhtar said to be looking out for locations in London, talks regarding Vijay joining the team are picking up — generating buzz among audiences and cinephiles alike.
Though there is no word yet from Vijay’s camp, the possibility of him taking up the role of the principal villain in a high-budgeted Bollywood action thriller is creating huge speculation. This would be something new for Vijay, who has been stereotyped as a romantic hero and mass entertainer until now, and would help him to essay a darker and more intense character on the big screen.
Vijay would become the latest addition to the list of South Indian actors making effective Bollywood debuts. For example, Jr. NTR’s appearance in War 2 was noticed, even though the teaser had mixed reactions with some of his fans feeling that his presence was not as authoritative as anticipated. This underlines the importance of effective character representation and screen presence in such inter-industry forays.
For Vijay, playing the villain in Don 3 might be a defining moment for his career — if the part is developed to depth and given proper significance alongside Ranveer Singh’s dominating lead. Bollywood directors will have to juggle Vijay’s screen time and character development to make the most of his presence.
If done with foresight, this step may unlock new opportunities for Vijay Deverakonda, elevating his profile to a national scale. Nevertheless, success for this undertaking will rely not merely on the size of the movie but also on the imaginative choice and endorsement Vijay’s group imposes to shield and endorse his distinctive brand.