Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are reportedly engaged and are expected to bind the knot in February 2026. The couple has been rumored to be in a relationship for several years, with many cases when they were playfully teased about each other. Fans have been eagerly waiting for confirmation, and these reports have created a fairly buzz.
When Rashmika Mandanna teased her relationship
Back in 2024, Rashmika participated in the song launch of the “Pushpa 2” track “Kissik”. At the event, she was asked about her relationship status. The actress was asked: “Would you marry someone from the film industry or should your husband be someone outside the industry? If you give us some clarity, we will find out the boy.”
Rashmika left the audience laughing with their answer, “Everyone knows about it.” She added, “I know what answer you want, I know it well.” She then said, “Let’s not deepen it right now, I’ll tell you later, personally.” Many netizens at that time speculated that she was talking about Vijay Deverakonda.
Rashmika Mandanna on qualities she values in partners
In a previous interview with Cosmopolitan India, Mandanna sincerely discussed her thoughts on love and relationships. “My partner. I need my partner in every phase of my life. I need that comfort, safety and empathy,” she said, talking about what kind of support she values in a relationship.When it comes to her ideal partner shared Rashmika Mandanna: “My most important thing in a relationship is definitely kindness, but also respect. When you mutually respect each other, really care and are responsible for each other … It puts everything up.”Mandanna also added, “Being loving, empathetic, caring, having a good heart and being really genuine is the other qualities I need, because of course comes to me. I want to be with someone who has similar qualities and if my partner does not have the same fastening style, because this we just will not agree.”
Rashmika Mandanna defines love as partnership
Rashmika Mandanna also talked about what love means to her. She explained, “to be in love to me means partnership and friendship. You need a companion in your life. After all, if you don’t have them, what is the point of having this life? You need someone to witness all your heights and lowness, and someone to stand by your side and celebrate life with. “
Commitment confirmed by Vijay Deverakonda’s team
As reported by Hindustan Times, Vijay Deverakonda’s team confirmed the news of their commitment to Rashmika. While neither Rashmika nor Vijay has made a personal announcement, the couple is expected to get married in February 2026. Details about the engagement ceremony have not been revealed, which keeps the fans excited and curious.
Rashmika Mandanna on the work front
Mandanna will then be seen in the horror comedy ‘Thamma’, with Ayushmann Khurrana, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters during Diwali 2025. She also has Homi Adajania’s “Cocktail 2” with Criti Sanon and Shahid Kapoor.
