Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda first met on the sets of Geetha Govindam. Rashmika later admitted she was initially scared and slightly intimidated by Vijay’s intense personality. However, their professional collaboration soon turned into a warm friendship. At the time, both Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda were navigating different phases in their careers, unaware that this film would mark the beginning of a bond fans would celebrate for years.

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda reunited for Dear Comrade in 2019, strengthening both their on screen chemistry and off screen friendship. The film established Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda as one of the most loved pairs in Telugu cinema. During promotions, Vijay was often seen protecting Rashmika from uncomfortable personal questions, which fueled rumors that Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda were more than just friends.

For years, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda maintained that they were just best friends. However, fans noticed subtle hints that kept the rumor mill spinning. Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda often posted vacation photos from the same locations at the same time, including the Maldives and Europe. Rashmika being spotted at Vijay Deverakonda’s Hyderabad home during festivals further strengthened speculation about their relationship.

In late 2025, reports suggested that Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda had made their relationship official with a private engagement ceremony at Vijay’s residence in Hyderabad. The ceremony was reportedly attended only by close family members. Although Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda did not publicly confirm the news, paparazzi sightings of both families together added weight to the engagement rumors.

In early 2026, a leaked wedding invitation of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda created massive buzz online. Reports claim Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are set to tie the knot on February 26, 2026, in a royal destination wedding in Udaipur. The wedding is expected to be a private affair followed by a grand reception in Hyderabad, making it one of the most anticipated celebrity weddings of the year.