Which sunglasses did Vijay Deverakonda wear in Arjun Reddy?

Vijay Deverakonda wore the Aero ZX (also sold as the Brat and the Skyline) as the title character in Arjun Reddy (2017): black, round, metal-framed sunglasses that, paired with his uncut hair and full beard, became one of Telugu cinema's most-copied style cues. It is the exact circular-lens frame seen across the film's most-shared moments. If you came here asking which sunglasses are in Arjun Reddy, this is it.

This post breaks down the frame, the look, and how the round Arjun Reddy silhouette differs from the square aviators worn in the Hindi remake, Kabir Singh.

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Vijay Deverakonda at the NOTA press meet, 2018. Photo by Dani Charles / silverscreen.in, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Press portrait, not a still from the film.

# The exact sunglasses in Arjun Reddy

The frame is a black, round, thin metal-rimmed sunglass, a circular lens with a slim bridge, worn low on the nose. It is the Aero ZX (also sold as the Brat and Skyline), and it appears across the film's most-shared frames, sitting under the character's long hair and thick beard. As Zee News described the look, it was "a long uncut beard, black round sunglasses and a cigarette." Those three props are what fans copied wholesale. Unlike the square, brow-heavy aviators common in Indian cinema, the Arjun Reddy frame is defined entirely by its perfect circle: minimal metal, solid dark tint, no decorative detailing.

# Why the round frame fit the character

Arjun Reddy Deshmukh is a brilliant, volatile house surgeon on a self-destructive arc, a character built on rebellion against polish and convention. Round frames carry exactly that signal. Square aviators read as authority and swagger; a thin round metal frame reads as artistic, unbothered, slightly anti-establishment, the same shorthand worn by figures from John Lennon to a generation of campus contrarians. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga paired the circle with unkempt hair and a beard so the eyewear never looked styled; it looked lived-in. That deliberate roughness is why the look transferred so cleanly to real life: a round frame is the one silhouette that flatters by not trying, which is precisely the character's whole posture.

# Arjun Reddy vs Kabir Singh: same character, two different frames

Arjun Reddy was remade in Hindi as Kabir Singh (2019) with Shahid Kapoor, and again in Tamil as Adithya Varma. The character is identical (a gifted, angry surgeon), but the eyewear language flipped. Vijay Deverakonda's original leaned on the round Aero ZX; Shahid Kapoor's remake leaned on square acetate aviators (the "Godfather" silhouette). If you are choosing between the two looks, it comes down to face shape and the mood you want: round for artistic and understated, square for bold and authoritative.

For the full breakdown of the remake's frame, see our companion post: Which sunglasses did Shahid Kapoor wear in Kabir Singh?

# Who round sunglasses suit

Round frames are the natural counterweight to angular faces. They soften strong jawlines and sharp cheekbones, which is why they sit so well on square and rectangular face shapes: the curve breaks up the hard lines. They also add a flattering fullness to long or oval faces. The one shape to be careful with is a very round face, where a circular frame can echo rather than balance the features; a soft-square or oval frame is safer there. If you are unsure of your face shape, our face-shape buying guide walks through it in two minutes.

# Where to buy the Arjun Reddy sunglasses

The frame is the Aero ZX (also sold as the Brat and Skyline), black round metal sunglasses with UV400 lenses and 2-5 day prepaid shipping across India. It is the same circle frame Vijay Deverakonda wears in the film. Use the card above to check live availability and to buy.

# Frequently asked questions

Which sunglasses did Vijay Deverakonda wear in Arjun Reddy?

He wore the Aero ZX (also sold as the Brat and Skyline), black, round, metal-framed sunglasses worn with long hair and a full beard throughout Arjun Reddy (2017). The defining feature is the perfect circular lens in a thin dark metal rim.

What sunglasses were used in Arjun Reddy?

The black round metal frame known as the Aero ZX, also listed as the Brat and the Skyline. It is the circular-lens silhouette seen in the film's most-shared scenes, worn by Vijay Deverakonda.

Are the Arjun Reddy sunglasses round?

Yes. A perfectly round, circular lens in a thin dark metal rim, the opposite of the square aviators worn in the Hindi remake, Kabir Singh.

Are the Aero ZX, Brat, and Skyline the same sunglasses?

Yes. They are three names for the same round metal frame, the one worn in Arjun Reddy. Whichever name you have seen, it points to the same Aero ZX.

Did Vijay Deverakonda and Shahid Kapoor wear the same sunglasses?

No. Kabir Singh (2019) is the Hindi remake of Arjun Reddy, but the eyewear differs: Vijay Deverakonda wore the round Aero ZX, while Shahid Kapoor wore square acetate aviators. See our Kabir Singh sunglasses breakdown.

Do round sunglasses suit my face shape?

Round frames flatter square, rectangular, oval, and long faces by softening angles and adding balance. They suit very round faces least. A soft-square frame works better there. Our face-shape guide helps you decide.

Where can I buy the Arjun Reddy sunglasses?

The Aero ZX is in stock and ships across India in 2-5 days, prepaid. It is also listed as the Brat and the Skyline.

Are the lenses UV-protected?

Yes. The Aero ZX carries UV400 lenses, which block 100% of UVA and UVB rays. UV protection matters more than tint darkness: a dark lens with no UV coating dilates your pupils and lets in more UV than no sunglasses at all.

# Care and specs

Lens and UV protection

The Aero ZX uses UV400 lenses that block 100% of UVA/UVB. Always confirm a UV stamp on any round frame you buy. A cheap dark lens without it is worse for your eyes than going bare, because your pupils widen behind the tint and take the full UV load.

How to clean round metal frames

Use a microfibre cloth with lukewarm water and a single drop of dish soap. Avoid alcohol wipes, which strip lens coatings over a few months. Never wipe with tissue or a shirt corner; the fibres scratch coated lenses on contact.

Shipping and returns

Prepaid orders ship across India in 2-5 days. Round metal frames are light and travel well; keep them in the hard case to protect the bridge and hinges in transit.

How to store them

Always in the hard case, lenses up. Loose in a bag, a thin metal round frame bends at the bridge over time, which throws the lenses out of alignment and makes them sit crooked.

# Related reading

• Which sunglasses did Shahid Kapoor wear in Kabir Singh?. The square-aviator frame from the Hindi remake of this film.
• How to choose the right sunglasses for your face shape. The buying guide behind the fit advice above.