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Vijay Deverakonda launches scholarship scheme for class 9 and 10 students in Telangana
ETimes | March 3, 2026 8:39 PM CST

Newlywed actor Vijay Deverakonda recently visited his hometown Thummanapeta in Telangana with his wife Rashmika Mandanna and his family on Monday. The couple performed the grihapravesam ceremony at their new house, where they also performed the Satyanarayana Vratam puja. While talking to fans, the ‘Kingdom’ actor announced a scholarship scheme for students of Class 9 and Class 10.

Scholarship announcement for studentsA fan shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) where Vijay Deverakonda is seen standing on a stage addressing the fans. He announced a scholarship scheme for students of Class 9 and Class 10 in 44 government schools in the Achampet Division of Telangana. He said the support will be given through his charitable trust. He wants students to continue their studies without money problems. The crowd clapped loudly after hearing this. Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda’s mother and his brother, actor Anand Deverakonda, stood next to him and applauded the idea.

Vijay Deverakonda also mentioned that he plans to visit his village regularly from now on.



Wedding and Sangeet celebrationsVijay and Rashmika got married on 26 February in Udaipur in a traditional South Indian ceremony. Close friends and family attended the wedding. The couple had been linked for many years but confirmed their relationship only recently. Now, they are planning to host a grand reception on 4 March in Hyderabad.