From Reel To Real: Rashmika And Vijay’s Romance Reaches New Milestone

South Indian Cinema Stars Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are officially engaged, sources close to the couple confirmed to NDTV, following a private ceremony on October 3 attended by family and close friends. The actors, who have been dating for several years, are reportedly planning their wedding for February 2026, though they have yet to make an official announcement.

The duo, beloved for their on-screen chemistry in films like Geetha Govindam (2018) and Dear Comrade (2019), has long been the subject of fan speculation, with their off-screen bond fuelling widespread excitement across India’s film-loving audience, particularly in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

The engagement news gained traction after Rashmika’s recent Dussehra-themed social media post went viral, where she appeared in traditional attire with a tilak, captioning it with gratitude for fans’ support for her upcoming film Thamma. Shared on X, the post, which garnered over 1.2 million views, sparked speculation about a personal milestone, now confirmed as her engagement. Fans flooded platforms with congratulatory messages, with hashtags like #VijRash trending, reflecting the couple’s massive following—Mandanna boasts 45 million Instagram followers, while Deverakonda commands 18 million.

Their relationship, subtly hinted at through joint appearances and cryptic posts, has been a media focal point, amplifying South cinema’s cultural footprint, which contributed Rs 4,500 crore to India’s 2024 box office, per FICCI-EY data.

On the professional front, Rashmika is gearing up for the October 21 release of Thamma, a horror-comedy directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, where she stars alongside Ayushmann Khurrana, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Paresh Rawal. The trailer, released last week, has crossed 10 million YouTube views, with its song climbing music charts.

Vijay, meanwhile, is preparing for his next venture, VD12, a spy thriller slated for 2026, following his 2024 hit Family Star. Their concurrent rise—Mandanna as a pan-India star with roles in Pushpa 2 and Deverakonda as a Telugu cinema icon—underscores their influence in an industry where celebrity personal lives drive fan engagement as much as their films.

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The intimate engagement, held in Hyderabad, marks a new chapter for the couple, who have maintained privacy despite public curiosity. Industry insiders suggest the February 2026 wedding will be a grand affair, potentially hosted in Hyderabad or Bengaluru, aligning with their South Indian roots.

As fans await official confirmation, likely via social media given the couple’s digital savvy, the news has sparked celebrations online, with X posts like @CinemaLover’s “VijRash forever!” resonating widely. The wedding is poised to be a high-profile event, further cementing their status as Tollywood’s power couple in a market where star-driven events boost regional tourism and media revenue by 15-20%, per industry estimates.

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