In a move that’s sent fans into a frenzy, Vijay Deverakonda’s team has officially acknowledged his engagement to longtime companion and on-screen collaborator Rashmika Mandanna, a pivotal chapter in their seven-year romance. The pair, celebrated for their chemistry in films like Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade, are said to have exchanged rings in a discreet October 2025 ceremony, with whispers of a February 2026 nuptials gaining traction. Yet, a joint announcement from the Mandanna and Deverakonda clans remains pending, leaving the public hanging on every hint.
Amid buzz of a lavish Rajasthan getaway for the big day, Rashmika Mandanna fielded questions head-on during a candid chat with The Hollywood Reporter India. Opting for discretion over disclosure, the star sidestepped specifics on the union, urging restraint from the rumor mill. “I wouldn’t like to confirm or deny the marriage. I will just say when it’s to be spoken about, we shall,” she remarked, her words a poised shield against the speculation storm.
The actress’s sentiments echo a heartfelt moment from November, at the Hyderabad success bash for her lauded project The Girlfriend. There, Rashmika turned misty-eyed, crediting Vijay’s unwavering backing through thick and thin. “Viju, you’ve been a part of this film since the beginning… and you’re a part of the success of the film… You’ve been a part of this whole journey so personally. I can just hope that everyone has a Vijay Deverakonda in their lives because that’s a blessing,” she shared, met with roaring approval from the attendees.
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Delving deeper in a separate sit-down, Rashmika spotlighted the restorative power of their partnership. “Luckily, I have a partner who has healed me from a pain he didn’t cause,” she confided, extending heartfelt gratitude for his role in her emotional recovery.
Rashmika’s affections spilled over even more boldly at a recent townhall, where a playful query about ideal co-star spouses prompted a swift affirmation. “Yes, I will marry Vijay,” she declared without pause, igniting cheers across the room. Echoing that vibe during The Girlfriend hype, she painted her vision of true devotion: “If there is a war against me tomorrow, I know that man will fight with me. I’ll do the same—I’ll take a bullet for him any day. That is my kind of person.”
Their connection, forged on the sets of Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade, has long captivated onlookers, with joint outings only stoking the flames of curiosity. Though the duo has masterfully shielded their inner world, fresh dispatches from their circles—coupled with these telling public nods—now all but confirm a romantic crescendo come February 2026.
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