India, Feb. 28 -- In an era where 'hustle culture' often equates net worth with self-worth, actor Vijay Deverakonda once offered a refreshing, if slightly rebellious, alternative. During a conversation with Harper's Bazaar India, the actor reflected on the philosophical divide between his upbringing and his personal ambition. Also read | Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda make first public appearance as newlyweds with folded hands at Udaipur airport

Invoking a Sanskrit adage frequently used by his father - 'Dhanam moolam idam jagath' (Money is the centre of this world) - Vijay acknowledged the pragmatic reality of financial security while firmly pivoting away from it as a primary motivator.

In a December 2022 interview with Harper's B...