Vijay Deverakonda wishes fans Happy Sankranti, shares family photos from intimate celebration

Actor Vijay Deverakonda marked Makar Sankranti with his family and shared glimpses of the celebration on social media. The actor posted a carousel on Instagram, offering a look into a quiet family gathering that reflected the cultural significance of the festival rather than a public celebration.

The images showed Vijay posing with his parents, Madhavi and Govardhan Rao, and his brother Anand. Dressed in traditional attire, the family appeared relaxed and closely knit, drawing attention for the simplicity of the celebration. Fans responded warmly to the post, with many commenting on the personal nature of the moments shared.

Vijay chose traditional clothing for the occasion and kept the celebration limited to a family get together. The actor, known for films like Arjun Reddy, extended festive wishes to his followers while standing alongside his parents and brother. Along with the pictures, he wrote, “Happy Sankranthi to all of you, my beautiful people. From our family to all of your families 🙂 Next year, I promised my mom to celebrate it in the village,” giving the post a personal touch.

The actor also shared a short video showing a key Sankranti ritual where milk is heated in a fresh pot until it overflows. The custom is considered symbolic of abundance, prosperity, new beginnings and fulfilment of wishes. The visual resonated with many followers familiar with the tradition and its cultural meaning.

One detail that stood out in Vijay’s festive appearance was his twirling moustache, paired with a panchakattu. The look drew attention online, as twirled moustaches have often been associated with authority and masculine strength in Indian cinema. Over the years, such styling has commonly been used to define powerful or dominant characters on screen.

The timing of this appearance has also sparked curiosity, as Vijay is currently working with director Rahul Sankrityan on a historical action drama set in Rayalaseema. Characters from the region are frequently depicted with prominent moustaches, though there has been no confirmation if his Sankranti look hints at his role in the upcoming project.

Vijay Deverakonda was last seen in the 2025 film Kingdom, where he played Constable Surya Suri. He will next appear in Rowdy Janardhana, directed by Ravi Kiran Kola, which also stars Keerthy Suresh.