Mumbai: After years of speculation and rumoured romance, actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have officially announced their engagement. While fans had been buzzing with rumours since Friday, Vijay’s team confirmed the news to Hindustan Times on Saturday morning. The couple is slated to tie the knot in February 2026.
Relationship journey of Rashmika and Vijay
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s relationship has been a topic of interest since they first shared screen space in the 2018 hit ‘Geetha Govindam’ and later in the 2019 film ‘Dear Comrade’. Over the years, the duo has often been spotted together at events and during vacations, which fuelled public speculation about their relationship.
In August, the pair led the 43rd India Day Parade in New York and attended the event Bharat Beyond Borders, further drawing attention from fans and media alike. Despite repeated sightings together, the actors have largely kept their relationship private, only confirming in 2024 that they were not single, without publicly naming each other as partners.
Engagement details and fan reactions
While Rashmika and Vijay themselves have not shared posts or made official announcements regarding their engagement, Vijay’s team confirmed the news. The couple is expected to celebrate the wedding in February 2026, though details about the venue and other arrangements are yet to be revealed. Fans have expressed immense excitement and congratulations across social media platforms.
The actors were recently seen leaving the airport together in the same car, sparking further speculation that they were ready to make their relationship official. Fans have eagerly followed their journey from co-stars to life partners over the past several years.
Rashmika and Vijay’s film projects
Rashmika Mandanna was last seen in the film ‘Kuberaa’, starring alongside Dhanush and Nagarjuna. She will next appear in Maddock’s horror-comedy universe film ‘Thamma’, co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Paresh Rawal, set to release during Diwali 2025. Other upcoming projects include ‘Cocktail 2’ with Kriti Sanon and Shahid Kapoor, Rahul Ravindran’s ‘The Girlfriend’, and Rawindra Pulle’s ‘Mysaa’.
Vijay Deverakonda was most recently seen in ‘Kingdom’, featuring Satyadev and Bhagyashree Borse in lead roles. The film was produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, with direction by Gowtam Tinnanuri.
Conclusion
The confirmed engagement of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda marks the culmination of years of fan speculation and public curiosity. As they prepare for their wedding in February 2026, fans eagerly anticipate both the couple’s nuptials and their continued cinematic ventures. Their journey from on-screen co-stars to life partners continues to captivate audiences across India and beyond.