# Mahesh Babu's 'Pokiri' Inspired Vijay Deverakonda's Journey into Acting

Interviews · Published 2023-08-31 07:48:28

> In a recent interview, the actor shared some intriguing details about his journey into the world of cinema.

Emerging talent [Vijay Deverakonda](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/vijay-deverakonda) is currently on a tireless promotional spree for his upcoming film "[Kushi](https://clapnumber.com/movies/telugu/kushi-1)." In this pan-Indian romantic drama directed by [Shiva Nirvana](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/shiva-nirvana), he shares the screen with [Samantha Ruth Prabhu](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/samantha-ruth-prabhu) as his love interest. The highly anticipated film is all set for a grand theatrical release tomorrow.

In a recent interview, the actor shared some intriguing details about his journey into the world of cinema. He reminisced about watching [Mahesh Babu](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/mahesh-babu)'s iconic entry scene in "[Pokiri](https://clapnumber.com/movies/telugu/pokiri)" on the big screen, where the electrifying aura left a lasting impression on him. [Vijay Deverakonda](https://clapnumber.com/celebrity/vijay-deverakonda) revealed that this particular moment inspired him to pursue a career in the industry and aspire to be a hero himself. He even expressed his aspiration to recreate such an iconic scene in his own way.

As excitement builds, advance bookings for the film have opened and are rapidly filling up. "[Kushi](https://clapnumber.com/movies/telugu/kushi-1)" is produced by Mythri Movie Makers, with Hesham Abdul Wahab providing the musical score. Stay tuned to this space for more intriguing stories and updates.

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