Hyderabad, July 11, 2024 : Renowned actor and philanthropist Vijay Deverakonda, through the The Deverakonda Foundation (TDF), has extended crucial support to the transgender community in Hyderabad during the challenging COVID-19 lockdown period. This initiative, driven by Deverakonda’s commitment to humanitarian causes, has significantly impacted the lives of 18 individuals from the transgender community.
The assistance came to light when Sneha, a prominent transgender activist in Hyderabad, shared her heartfelt gratitude towards Vijay Deverakonda during a special appearance by the actor on Aha’s Telugu Indian Idol 3. Sneha, who had approached Vijay Foundation seeking assistance due to a lack of means for herself and her community during the lockdown, recounted receiving a prompt response within just 16 minutes of reaching out to the foundation.
Not only did Vijay Deverakonda’s foundation provide crucial support to Sneha and her immediate family, but it also extended its help to 18 members of the transgender community, addressing their essential needs during these testing times. During the Telugu Indian Idol 3 season, Sneha emotionally expressed her gratitude towards Vijay Deverakonda, highlighting the profound impact his timely support had on their lives. This act of kindness by Vijay Deverakonda didn’t stop there; another family from Markapur in Andhra Pradesh also visited the sets of Telugu Indian Idol 3 to personally thank the actor for aiding their son’s recovery following a series of major surgeries after an accident.
Moved by the family’s gratitude, Vijay Deverakonda humbly acknowledged their appreciation, highlighting that the real credit goes to the supportive community and the timely assistance they received. The generous support from the Rowdy Star came to the spotlight during the latest episode of Telugu Indian Idol 3 on Aha.
During the COVID-19 lockdown, the Deverakonda Foundation (TDF) was established with a mission to aid middle-class families impacted by the pandemic. The foundation received approximately Rs. 2 crores in funds from across the country, including a generous donation of Rs. 1 crore labeled ‘Middle Class Funds’ from Vijay Deverakonda himself. Expressing deep appreciation, Vijay thanked all donors whose contributions supported The Deverakonda Foundation in assisting over 6,000 families during this challenging period.
