Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s love story is one that will be talked about for years. After months of speculation about their relationship, secret engagement and upcoming nuptials, the two finally confirmed through a note to their fans that they will be getting married. Announcing ‘Virosh Ki Shaadi’, the couple is preparing to tie the knot on February 26, 2026. Ahead of the big day, we’re taking a look at the details of where it all started.
2017
The two first met for the 2018 film Geetha Govindam. She started shooting for it in 2017, soon after the actress broke her engagement to Rakshit Shetty. In the project, he starred as Vijay Govind and Geetha Kanuganti, who quickly became fan favorites for their chemistry, which led to a commercially successful performance at the box office.
2019
The following year, they were cast together in another film, which was rare due to the close timelines of both projects. But their on and offscreen sparks could not be ignored and thus came Dear Comrade, which essentially became the foundation of their dating phase. Rumors followed the couple wherever they went and they got a chance to keep up with their fans who were loving even their smallest interactions.
2020-2022
Secret dates and vacations became the norm for the couple. Their fans saw them on several occasions, with the same background in photographs and dinner scenes. However, the couple had maintained silence and were unwilling to comment on it publicly, brushing aside all the rumors and questions. While saying that they were only friends, Rashmika even said that she was too early in her career for anything.
2023
During Animal promotions, she was asked to call Vijay Deverakonda along with co-star Ranbir Kapoor. Answering his sudden call, the actor said, “Kya ho raha hai re?”, which caused a stir among fans due to his casual tone. The actress shyly told him that they were on loudspeaker and fans were convinced that the spark was much more than that.
2024
However, the two never publicly confirmed their rumors but hinted at being in a relationship. They did not reveal the names of their partners, but continued to support each other’s projects and leave subtle clues, leading to more openness in their relationship.
2025
There were reports of their engagement taking place at the Kingdom actor’s house in Hyderabad. It was said that an intimate ceremony was held in the presence of their families on October 3, 2025, in which Rashmika was later seen with a new sparkler on her ring finger.
Amidst the promotions of the ongoing success, during an appearance for The Girlfriend, Vijay suddenly held his girlfriend’s hand and gave her a sweet kiss in her first public display of affection. The internet subsequently lost its mind and cheered for both of them.
The couple took a trip to Rome with their friends and joined each other’s social media updates, before the actress jetted off to Sri Lanka for a candid bachelorette party. They will then complete their individual filming schedules, which also includes Cocktail 2 for them.
Rumors of the wedding taking place in February surfaced with an invitation card stating that the ceremony would be held in Udaipur with only close friends and family. This will be followed by a grand reception in Hyderabad for his colleagues and industry friends on March 4, 2026.
The couple finally announced their wedding in front of their fans amid tight security around the venue, and are all set to tie the knot this Thursday.
