# Soon-to-Wed Vijay Deverakonda Once Said Brad Pitt Earns 100x More Than Him

URL: https://technosports.co.in/soon-to-wed-vijay-deverakonda-once-said/  
Published: 2026-02-16  
Updated: 2026-02-16  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

With Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding to Rashmika Mandanna just around the corner, the internet is doing what it does best — revisiting every iconic moment from his life. And one clip that keeps coming back? His brutally honest take at the 2025 WAVES Summit in Mumbai, where he shared a stage with Karan Johar and Kareena Kapoor Khan and dropped a remark so sharp, it went viral all over again.

## What Did Vijay Deverakonda Actually Say?

Speaking about the [global film industry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_industry) and the pay gap between Indian and Hollywood actors, Vijay didn’t mince words. He pointed out that Brad Pitt earns roughly 100 times more than he does — not because of talent, but purely because more people around the world watch films in English, a language spread through colonialism rather than cultural merit.

His argument was simple but layered: English became the dominant global language through historical imposition, and that linguistic reach directly translates into box office power, brand value, and actor paychecks. He went further, wishing his ancestors had been more proactive in spreading Hindi or Telugu globally — because that’s precisely what would have levelled the playing field for Indian stars.

It’s the kind of comment that stings because it’s true. And it’s especially fascinating coming from a man whose films have crossed language barriers more than most.

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## Vijay Deverakonda & Wedding — Key Details Snapshot

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Statement Made At | WAVES Summit 2025, Mumbai |
| Panel Co-Members | Karan Johar, Kareena Kapoor Khan |
| Key Claim | Brad Pitt earns ~100x more than Vijay due to English’s global reach |
| Wedding Date | February 26, 2026 (Udaipur palace) |
| Wedding Reception | March 4, 2026 — Hyderabad convention centre |
| Bride | Rashmika Mandanna |
| Guest List | South Indian biggies + Bollywood celebs |

## Why This Quote Is Hitting Different Right Now

The timing couldn’t be more poetic. A man who argued that Indian cinema deserves global financial parity is now days away from one of the most high-profile South Indian weddings in recent memory — a union that itself is a cross-industry, pan-India moment.

Vijay’s WAVES comment wasn’t just a grievance about pay. It was a broader call for Indian storytelling — whether in Telugu, Tamil, or Hindi — to be valued on the same scale as Hollywood. Given how *Pushpa 2*, *RRR*, and the growing global appetite for South Indian content has shifted the narrative, his words feel more prophetic than ever.

For all the latest updates on Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna’s wedding, and South Indian entertainment news, head to [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

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## FAQs

### **Q: When and where is Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s wedding?**

The couple’s intimate wedding is set for February 26, 2026 at a palace in Udaipur, followed by a star-studded reception on March 4, 2026 in Hyderabad.

### **Q: Why did Vijay Deverakonda say Brad Pitt earns 100x more than him?**

Vijay explained at the 2025 WAVES Summit that Hollywood actors earn more because English — spread through colonialism — gives them a far larger global audience, translating directly into higher pay and market reach.