Vijay Deverakonda Reacts To ED's 12-Hour Grilling Over Liger Funding, Says 'With Great Popularity...'
2 years ago

Vijay Deverakonda Reacts To ED's 12-Hour Grilling Over Liger Funding, Says 'With Great Popularity...'

News 18  

Vijay Deverakonda breaks his silence on the Enforcement Directorate grilling him for over 12 hours regarding the funding of Liger. As per sources, Vijay Devarakonda was questioned about sources of funding for the movie, his remuneration, and payments made to other actors including American boxer Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson also played an extended cameo in the movie, reported to have been produced with a budget of about Rs 125 crore. Vijay stepped away from the limelight for a brief period, taking a break from social media platforms and public appearances following the film’s failure.

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Vijay Deverakonda Shares 1st Instagram Post Since ED Questioning Over Liger Funding; Fans Send Love
2 years ago

Vijay Deverakonda Shares 1st Instagram Post Since ED Questioning Over Liger Funding; Fans Send Love

News 18  

Vijay Deverakonda returned to Instagram for the first time on Friday after he was grilled by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with Liger’s funding. In the picture, Vijay Deverakonda was seen drenched in sweat and standing under the sun while the camera captured his handsome face. Vijay Deverakonda was questioned by ED over 12 hours regarding the funding of Liger …

Vijay Deverakonda reacts to ED questioning him for 12 hours over Liger funding: 'With great popularity come challenges'
2 years ago

Vijay Deverakonda reacts to ED questioning him for 12 hours over Liger funding: 'With great popularity come challenges'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Vijay Deverakonda was grilled by the Enforcement Directorate over the funding of his last release Liger. Following reports that money used to fund the film came from a foreign source which is a clear violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act of 1999, ED summoned Vijay to know about the identity of the financiers. However, the film opened to …

ED grills Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda
2 years ago

ED grills Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda

Deccan Chronicle  

The Enforcement Directorate recently grilled Liger filmmakers Puri Jagannath and Charmme on a complaint that foreign funds, including hawala money, had been invested in the film. It took up the case after Congress leader Bakka Judson lodged a complaint saying the movie had got funds through dubious routes, and that politicians had also invested in it. Meanwhile, the makers of …

ED questions actor Vijay Deverakonda over funding of ‘Liger’
2 years ago

ED questions actor Vijay Deverakonda over funding of ‘Liger’

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday questioned actor Vijay Deverakonda in connection with the funding of the film ‘Liger’. Vijay was recently seen in a sports action film ‘Liger’ alongside Ananya Panday. The film revolves around Liger and his widowed mother Balamani, who have come from Telangana to Mumbai to pursue the former’s dreams in Mixed Martial Arts. The actor will …

Vijay Deverakonda Appears Before ED in Liger Money Laundering Probe
2 years ago

Vijay Deverakonda Appears Before ED in Liger Money Laundering Probe

News 18  

Actor Vijay Devarakonda on Wednesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the investigation relating to sourcing of funds for his pan-India film ‘Liger’. As per sources, Vijay Devarakonda was questioned about sources of funding for the movie, his remuneration and payments made to other actors including American boxer Mike Tyson. The ED officials are reported to have questioned …

Vijay Deverakonda’s Kushi earns ₹90 crore from non-theatrical rights
2 years, 1 month ago

Vijay Deverakonda’s Kushi earns ₹90 crore from non-theatrical rights

Hindustan Times  

The box office failure of Liger does not seem to have much effect on the marketability of Vijay Deverakonda. With five weeks of shoot still left, the Shiva Nirvana directorial has already earned around ₹90 crore from non-theatrical business, as per trade sources. Kushi, a romantic drama, marks the second collaboration between Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Despite the …

Liger Box Office Collection: Vijay Deverakonda film finds it difficult to sustain in second week
2 years, 3 months ago

Liger Box Office Collection: Vijay Deverakonda film finds it difficult to sustain in second week

India TV News  

Liger Box Office Collection: Vijay Deverakonda's film sees tough days ahead. If reports are to be believed, the numbers are declining every day and on it's 12th day of release, the film couldn't even earn Rs 1 cr at the box office. Liger Box Ofiice Report As per Telugu Box Office, the film managed to earn only Rs 58 lakh …

Liger Box Office Collection: Vijay Deverakonda-Ananya Panday's film fails miserably in theaters
2 years, 3 months ago

Liger Box Office Collection: Vijay Deverakonda-Ananya Panday's film fails miserably in theaters

India TV News  

Liger Box Office Collection: Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday managed to earn in double digits only on the first two of its release. Liger Box Office Report The numbers of Liger haven't been great after day one. About Liger Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday's sports action film features the former as the titular MMA fighter boxer. Don't miss these: Ind …

Vijay Deverakonda Compensates Charmme Kaur After Liger Flops, Gives Up Rs 6 Crores from Salary?
2 years, 3 months ago

Vijay Deverakonda Compensates Charmme Kaur After Liger Flops, Gives Up Rs 6 Crores from Salary?

News 18  

The unexpected failure of the Vijay Deverakonda starrer Liger has left the makers shocked. With Liger turning out to be a box office disaster, it is now being reported that Vijay Deverakonda has decided to support Charmme Kaur and other co-producers of Liger. According to reports, Vijay Deverakonda has planned to give back a large portion of his remuneration for …

Vijay Deverakonda Wasn't Keen on Mike Tyson's Cameo for Rs 25 Cr; Liger Makers Suffer Major Losses?
2 years, 3 months ago

Vijay Deverakonda Wasn't Keen on Mike Tyson's Cameo for Rs 25 Cr; Liger Makers Suffer Major Losses?

News 18  

Vijay Deverakonda’s most ambitious film ‘Liger’ has not been able to perform as per the expectations. Apart from Vijay Deverakonda, the film features Ananya Panday and boxing legend Mike Tyson, who had a cameo in the film. A fresh report in Bollywood Hungama suggests that the makers reportedly spent almost Rs 25 crore to simply get Mike Tyson on board. …

Liger box office: Vijay Deverakonda film sees drop due to India-Pak cricket game
2 years, 3 months ago

Liger box office: Vijay Deverakonda film sees drop due to India-Pak cricket game

Hindustan Times  

Vijay Deverakonda’s Bollywood debut Liger has not quite performed at the box office as anticipated. As per trade sources, the film managed ₹35 crore across India in its opening weekend, a disappointing figure given the film’s scale. Negative reviews and a clash with high profile India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match meant the film could not show the kind of growth …

Liger Box Office Collection Day 2: Despite biggest opening, Vijay Deverakonda's film struggles in Hindi market
2 years, 3 months ago

Liger Box Office Collection Day 2: Despite biggest opening, Vijay Deverakonda's film struggles in Hindi market

India TV News  

Liger Box Office Collection Day 2: At this time, Bollywood films are having a dry run at the ticket window and South films on the other hand are receiving audiences' love in abundance. Therefore, when Telugu star, Vijay Deverakonda, was roped in for a Hindi film, it was speculated that it will end the drought for Bollywood films at the …

Vijay Deverakonda claims Liger will do more than Rs 200 crore in theatres. Old tweet goes viral
2 years, 3 months ago

Vijay Deverakonda claims Liger will do more than Rs 200 crore in theatres. Old tweet goes viral

India Today  

Vijay Deverakonda makes his Bollywood debut with Liger. The film reportedly had an offer of close to Rs 200 crore for a direct digital release, but the makers denied it. 'IT'LL DO MORE THAN RS 200 CRORE' An old tweet by Vijay is now going viral where he claimed that the movie will do more than Rs. pic.twitter.com/AOoRYwmFRw — Vijay …

Vijay Deverakonda reveals Mike Tyson abused him on the sets of Liger
2 years, 4 months ago

Vijay Deverakonda reveals Mike Tyson abused him on the sets of Liger

India Today  

Vijay Deverakonda's Liger opened in cinemas on Thursday, August 25, much to the delight of fans. The film features iconic boxer Mike Tyson in a small yet important role. VIJAY DEVERAKONDA REVEALS MIKE TYSON’S SECRETS Vijay Deverakonda has a few fight scenes with Mike Tyson in Liger. Vijay Deverakonda added that Mike Tyson is fond of Indian food and music. …

Vijay Deverakonda's Liger HD print leaked online on Movierulz, Tamilrockers, torrent sites on release day
2 years, 4 months ago

Vijay Deverakonda's Liger HD print leaked online on Movierulz, Tamilrockers, torrent sites on release day

India TV News  

Vijay Deverakonda-starrer Liger has been leaked on popular torrent websites Movierulz, Tamilrockers and other places on the internet. Liger is Vijay's first pan-India release and lead actress Ananya Panday's maiden film with a director and actor from the South Indian film industry. Read: Vijay Deverakonda, Ananya Panday and Liger star-cast charged THIS whopping amount for the film Fans react to …

Vijay Deverakonda, Ananya Panday and Liger star-cast charged THIS whopping amount for the film. Find out.
2 years, 4 months ago

Vijay Deverakonda, Ananya Panday and Liger star-cast charged THIS whopping amount for the film. Find out.

India TV News  

Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday starrer Liger released on 25th August 2022. Vijay Deverakonda The Geetha Govindam actor, who plays the title character in the movie Liger as an MMA fighter boxer, marked his Hindi cinema debut with this film. Ananya Panday Ananya, who co-stars alongside Vijay Deverakonda in the film, is rumoured to have been paid roughly Rs 3 …

Liger Review & Twitter Reaction: Vijay Deverakonda's Bollywood debut with Mike Tyson gets a thumbs up
2 years, 4 months ago

Liger Review & Twitter Reaction: Vijay Deverakonda's Bollywood debut with Mike Tyson gets a thumbs up

India TV News  

Liger Review and Twitter Reaction: Vijay Deverakonda has made his Bollywood debut opposite Ananya Panday. The Karan Johar film, directed by Puri Jagannadh also has Ramya Krishnan along with Mike Tyson cameo. As the film hits the theaters, hashtags like Liger and Vijay Deverakonda have taken social media platforms by storm. Directed by Puri Jagannadh, the sports action film features …

Vijay Devarakonda Narrates How He Became a Star In Nepotistic Telugu Industry: 'It Was Really Hard'
2 years, 4 months ago

Vijay Devarakonda Narrates How He Became a Star In Nepotistic Telugu Industry: 'It Was Really Hard'

News 18  

Vijay Devarakonda’s acting journey has been a marvellous one. From starring in blockbusters like Arjun Reddy to essaying a romantic role in romantic comedy Pelli Choopulu and now gearing up for the release of Liger; the actor has surely come a long way. Even though the Telugu industry is often tagged as nepotistic, Vijay Devarakonda has managed to carve his …

Vijay Deverakonda on pursuing acting: I liked it because of attention | EXCLUSIVE
2 years, 4 months ago

Vijay Deverakonda on pursuing acting: I liked it because of attention | EXCLUSIVE

India TV News  

Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday are busy with the promotions of their upcoming film Liger. Talking to India TV, when Vijay was asked about the love pouring in from different parts of the world, he replied by saying everyone loves being loved and when the love pours in from so many people, it feels really great. About Liger movie Liger, …

When Vijay Deverakonda said no to Karan Johar and kissed his Bollywood debut goodbye
2 years, 4 months ago

When Vijay Deverakonda said no to Karan Johar and kissed his Bollywood debut goodbye

India Today  

Vijay Deverakonda is busy promoting his upcoming big-budget film, Liger. During the Hyderabad event of Liger, the Dear Comrade actor revealed that Karan Johar had offered a Hindi film, which was supposed to mark his big Bollywood debut. WHEN VIJAY DEVERAKONDA REJECTED KARAN JOHAR'S FILM Vijay Deverakonda's Liger is co-produced by Karan Johar, Charmme Kaur and Puri Jagannadh. Recently, Vijay …

Vijay Deverakonda-starrer 'Liger' gets UA Certificate
2 years, 4 months ago

Vijay Deverakonda-starrer 'Liger' gets UA Certificate

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: In good news for Vijay Devarakonda fans, his upcoming movie, 'Liger' has been awarded a UA certificate by the censor authorities. Emerging pan-India star Vijay Deverakonda's highly-anticipated film 'Liger' is helmed by ace director Puri Jagannadh. Vijay Deverakonda's characterisation set apart by the stammering dialogue delivery and body language are said to have particularly impressed people who got a …

Vijay Deverakonda's new film is trending. So, what is a Liger?
2 years, 5 months ago

Vijay Deverakonda's new film is trending. So, what is a Liger?

India Today  

There has been quite a lot of buzz around Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday’s Liger and the film’s trailer was finally unveiled on July 21. If you have watched the trailer of Liger, just in the beginning, you hear Ramya Krishnan, who plays the role of Vijay’s real-life mother in the film, introduces him as “ek lion aur tiger ki …

Vijay Deverakonda's 'Liger' OTT rights sold for Rs 65 crore, highest for a South Indian film: Report
2 years, 10 months ago

Vijay Deverakonda's 'Liger' OTT rights sold for Rs 65 crore, highest for a South Indian film: Report

India TV News  

Highlights Liger stars Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday with Ronit Roy, Ramya Krishnan, and others Liger is about an underdog, who rises to become an MMA fighter Liger features a cameo from Mike Tyson. It will stream on Disney+ Hotstar after theatrical release 'Arjun Reddy' fame Vijay Deverakonda is all set to enthrall the audience with his much-hyped upcoming movie …

Liger first glimpse: Vijay Deverakonda is the 'slumdog of Mumbai', Ananya Panday missing. Watch
2 years, 11 months ago

Liger first glimpse: Vijay Deverakonda is the 'slumdog of Mumbai', Ananya Panday missing. Watch

Hindustan Times  

First video of Liger is out, introducing Vijay Deverakonda as a boxer in the film. The first glimpse features snippets of Liger's journey from being a ‘chaiwaala’ in Mumbai to becoming a professional boxer, competing in the US. The video begins with an announcer standing in a ring introducing Vijay as the ‘boy from India, the slumdog of the streets …

Liger: Legendary boxer Mike Tyson to feature in Vijay Deverakonda, Ananya Panday's film
3 years, 2 months ago

Liger: Legendary boxer Mike Tyson to feature in Vijay Deverakonda, Ananya Panday's film

India TV News  

Boxing legend Mike Tyson will feature in Dharma Productions' much-anticipated film 'Liger' starring Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday in lead roles. In the latest development, the production house announced on their official Twitter handle that their much-awaited film will also feature boxing legend Mike Tyson. IRON MIKE TYSON" The professional boxer, who hogged worldwide headlines when he became the youngest …

Vijay Deverakonda on rumours of ₹200 crore offer for Liger OTT release: ‘I’ll do more in the theatres’
3 years, 6 months ago

Vijay Deverakonda on rumours of ₹200 crore offer for Liger OTT release: ‘I’ll do more in the theatres’

Hindustan Times  

Vijay Deverakonda reacted to a report claiming that the makers of his pan-India debut, Liger, had been offered ₹200 crore for the direct-to-digital release of the film and its satellite rights. Liger, directed by Puri Jagannadh and marking the pan-India debut of Vijay Deverakonda, also stars Ananya Panday and Charmme Kaur. On Monday night, Vijay shared a post on Twitter …

Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday Starrer 'Liger' Teaser is Postponed
3 years, 7 months ago

Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday Starrer 'Liger' Teaser is Postponed

News 18  

Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday starrer Liger, which was to release in theatres on September 9 this year is likely to be delayed to next year, multiple reports have suggested. In 2011, Puri had directed the Bollywood film Bbuddah… Hoga Terra Baap starring Amitabh Bachchan. The film was also made in Hindi titled Kabir Singh with Shahid Kapoor playing the …

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