Actor Vijay Deverakonda has assured his fans that he is safe and recovering after being involved in a minor car accident near Undavalli, Jogulamba Gadwal district. The incident, which occurred on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway, left fans concerned after images of a damaged car surfaced online, allegedly belonging to the actor.
Addressing the incident for the first time, Vijay took to his Instagram stories and X (formerly Twitter) to clear the air. In his post, he wrote:
"All is well ❤️ Car took a hit, but we are all fine. Went and did a strength workout as well and just got back home. My head hurts but nothing a biryani and sleep will not fix. So biggest hugs and my love to all of you. Don’t let the news stress you 🤗❤️"
The actor’s calm and heartfelt message struck a chord with his fans, many of whom had been worried after seeing photos of the damaged Lexus LM350 vehicle shared on social media.
According to reports, Deverakonda’s car was hit from behind by another vehicle that fled the scene. The actor was en route to Hyderabad after a visit to the Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Maha Samadhi in Puttaparthi, where he was accompanied by his family, including his brother Anand Deverakonda and parents Govardhan Rao and Madhavi.
Despite the collision, the 'Arjun Reddy' actor remained unharmed and shifted to a friend’s vehicle to continue his journey. A complaint has reportedly been filed by his driver, and a police investigation is underway to identify the hit-and-run vehicle.
Interestingly, during his spiritual visit, Vijay was warmly received by the Puttaparthi management with flowers and a framed picture of Sathya Sai Baba. A video clip from the visit has gone viral, with fans spotting what appears to be an engagement ring on his finger — further fueling ongoing speculation about his rumored relationship with actress Rashmika Mandanna.
The two, who have worked together in films like Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade, have long been speculated to be dating. Rumors of a secret engagement have been swirling for months, and while neither Vijay nor Rashmika has confirmed anything, sources suggest that a wedding might be on the horizon in early 2026.
On the professional front, Vijay was last seen in the action-drama Kingdom, now streaming on Netflix. Despite the scare, his reassuring message and signature charm have once again won over fans, proving that even after an accident, Deverakonda knows how to keep calm and spread love.