Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Vijay, Anand Deverakonda, Sandeep Reddy Vanga Visit Mahankali Temple for Bonalu
Two famous movie actors, Vijay Deverakonda and his brother Anand, went to an old temple in a big city in India called Hyderabad.
They went with their friend Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who is also a famous movie maker.
The temple is called the Lal Darwaza Mahankali Temple.
They visited because of a special festival called Bonalu that celebrates the goddess Mahankali.
They offered coconuts, said special prayers, and asked the goddess to bless everyone's wishes.
Vijay said it was his first time offering prayers to the Goddess there, and he wished everyone a happy Bonalu.
A huge crowd of fans came to see the three celebrities.
A video of their visit spread across social media.
Vijay also told the crowd that his friend named his movie company after the goddess Bhadrakali.
Vijay has new movies coming soon, called Ranaabali and Rowdy Janardhan.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga is busy making a new movie called Spirit, with the famous actor Prabhas.
Vijay Deverakonda, Anand Deverakonda and filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga visited the historic Lal Darwaza Mahankali Temple in Hyderabad for the Bonalu festival on August 9.
Vijay said it was his first time offering prayers to the Goddess and extended "Bonalu greetings to all" to the cheering crowds.
The trio performed special pujas, offered coconuts and sought the blessings of Goddess Mahankali, drawing a massive gathering of fans and devotees.
Vijay noted that Vanga had named his production house after Bhadrakali and that brother Anand came to seek the Goddess's blessings.
Vijay's upcoming films include Ranaabali and Rowdy Janardhan, while Vanga is shooting Spirit starring Prabhas.
A viral video of the trio's visit circulated on social media as celebrations continued during the two-day festival on August 9-10.
- Who
- Tollywood actors Vijay Deverakonda and Anand Deverakonda, along with filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga
- What
- Visited the historic Lal Darwaza Mahankali Temple, performed special pujas, offered coconuts and sought the blessings of Goddess Mahankali during the Bonalu festival
- When
- August 9, during the two-day annual Bonalu festival held on August 9 and 10
- Where
- Sri Simhavahini Mahankali Temple, Lal Darwaza, Old City, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Why
- To participate in the Bonalu celebrations and seek the blessings of Goddess Mahankali
- Event
- Bonalu festival temple visit
- Temple
- Sri Simhavahini Mahankali Temple, Lal Darwaza
- Location
- Old City, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Date
- August 9, 2026 (festival: August 9-10)
- Visitors
- Vijay Deverakonda, Anand Deverakonda, Sandeep Reddy Vanga
- Vijay's Upcoming Films
- Ranaabali (with Rashmika Mandanna), Rowdy Janardhan (backed by producer Dil Raju)
- Vanga's Current Project
- Spirit, starring Prabhas
- Festive Traditions
- Decorated bonam pots, folk dances, coconut offerings, heightened security
