Rashmika Mandanna Finally Speaks Out Regarding Wedding Rumours with Vijay

Rumours regarding the romantic relationship between popular South Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna and actor Vijay Deverakonda have been circulating in the entertainment world for a long time. There is no end to the curiosity amongst fans about this couple. Recently, various media outlets confirmed that the two stars had secretly completed their engagement. Furthermore, news spread that Rashmika and Vijay are set to get married in early 2026. Although various types of reports regarding her personal relationship were published, Rashmika had remained tight-lipped until now. Finally, in a special interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the actress answered questions about her marriage for the first time.

This year has been exceptionally wonderful for Rashmika’s career. Starting the journey with the film ‘Chhaava’ at the beginning of the year and ending with ‘The Girlfriend’, she has garnered praise from the audience. Her record of professional success is quite substantial. In the interview, Rashmika mentioned that 2025 passed like a dream for her. She stated that it truly felt like a dream year. From the beginning of her career, she wanted to play diverse roles in various types of films, and that happened this year. She added that nothing happens by planning; it just happened.

Rumours about the personal lives of stars are always present. Reports spread that Rashmika and Vijay got engaged in Hyderabad in October of this year in the presence of close ones. Vijay’s team informed the Hindustan Times that the engagement had indeed taken place and their wedding ceremony would be held in February 2026. However, neither of the two stars has officially announced anything regarding this or shared any photos on social media.

In the interview with The Hollywood Reporter, host Anupama Chopra directly asked Rashmika whether she would admit to the wedding plans or dismiss them as rumours. Rashmika took a little time to answer this question. Then she laughed and said that she would do neither. She further added that when the time is right, they will announce it themselves. Fans are viewing this mysterious answer from Rashmika as a silent consent or confession of their relationship.

Highlights of Rashmika and Vijay’s relationship rumours and career are provided below:

Rashmika also mentioned at this time that she wants to take some time before sharing any personal news with fans or the media. Rumours about their romance began across the Bollywood and Southern industries after they acted together in ‘Geetha Govindam’ in 2018 and ‘Dear Comrade’ in 2019. Last August, the two were seen together at the 43rd India Day Parade in New York. Afterwards, they also attended an event named ‘Bharat Beyond Borders’. In 2024, both had stated that they were not single, yet neither disclosed the name of their partner.

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