In 2025, Vijay Deverakonda chaired a panel discussion at the WAVES Summit in Mumbai with Karan Johar and Kareena Kapoor Khan. The Kingdom actor’s statements also went viral. In one of the conversation segments, the Kingdom actor talked about the changes he is seeing in Indian cinema. Highlighting the heights, he also pointed out how the use of English as a language of communication has acted as a form of soft power for the West.
Why do Hollywood actors earn more than Indian actors?
Vijay explained how this has inevitably led to a pay discrepancy, noting that actors like Brad Pitt are paid “100 times more” than him in Hollywood. He also criticized the tendency of audiences to prefer watching English films over Indian languages. He said, “Hollywood has the biggest budget because we all know English. I do a film, Brad Pitt does a film. They will get paid 100 times more than me just because more people are watching their language, which is not my fault but some people went and spread that language. I think if our ancestors were more active and took measures to make the world speak in Hindi or Telugu,” he said.
Vijay Deverakonda to host star-studded reception
All eyes are on Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda. That’s why even the smallest glimpses and inside tips are quickly picked up by eager fans. Reports suggest that the couple is busy planning their intimate wedding, which is scheduled to take place on February 26, 2026, at a palace in Udaipur.
A few days later, they will also host a star-studded wedding reception on March 4, 2026. According to NTV Telugu, the grand reception will be held at a popular convention center in Hyderabad. Apart from this, many stalwarts from South and Bollywood celebs are also expected to attend the event.
Also read: ‘Brad Pitt earns 100 times more than me, just because more people…’: Vijay Deverakonda in conversation with Karan Johar and Kareena Kapoor Khan
