The actor choses to be Brand Ambassdor of Anurag University
HYDERABAD, Mar14 (The CONNECT) – Film star, youth icon Vijay Devarakonda was so impressed with Anurag University that he instantaneously decided to represent the institution.
“I will represent you as your brand ambassador to the outside world. Anurag University is the pride of Telangana as it is the state’s first private university, the actor declared,” speaking as the chief guest at the institution’s annual day ‘Synergy 2K25’ on Thursday night at its campus in Venkatapur in the city.
“I will come here every year to know your dreams, listen to your aspirations, your stories and I will take your questions and answer them in whatever the best way I could,” Devarakonda said. “When I acted in Arjun Reddy, I was nobody, nobody knew me. The only love and support I got was from students like you. They cheered me, supported me, encouraged me. I can’t forget the students’ connection I had. It is now my responsibility to encourage you, inspire you to scale new heights,” said.
He said he took to acting seriously and focused on it as a career. “If I can do it, you can too…Be a fearless dreamer. You give your 100%, the best of the best in the world will come to you, the universe will align with you,” he said amid loud cheers from students.
Palla Rajeshwar Reddy, Chairman of the Anurag Group, said Vijay Devarakonda is a Telangana ‘muddu bidda’ (adorable child) , he is a youth icon, a symbol for hard work.
Anurag, Vice President of the University, said the actor is a youth heartthrob, a successful hero, producer, fashion brand owner, sports enthusiast, co-owner of a Volleyball Team, and supports various humanitarian causes. He is passionate about exploring new ideas and groundbreaking discoveries.
Dr Archana Mantri, Vice Chancellor of the University, remarked that the actor shares the same values as the Anurag University, such as excellence, diversity, learning for life, empathy, and being limitless.
