Snehashish roy
After years of intense speculation and persistent dating rumours, popular actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have officially confirmed their engagement. While social media was abuzz with rumours on Friday, Vijay Deverakonda’s team confirmed the exciting news to Hindustan Times on Saturday morning, putting an end to years of ‘will they, won’t they’ discussions among fans and media. This long-awaited announcement marks a significant milestone for one of South Indian cinema’s most beloved rumoured couples.
While the specific details surrounding Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika’s engagement remain under wraps, his team did provide a crucial piece of information: the couple is slated to tie the knot in February 2026. Neither Rashmika nor Vijay has, as yet, shared any personal posts or made an official announcement on their social media channels, maintaining a characteristic level of privacy even amidst this momentous news. This reserved approach is consistent with how they have handled their relationship throughout its rumoured duration, often letting their public appearances and fan observations speak volumes.
The relationship between Rashmika and Vijay has been a subject of widespread public fascination since they first shared screen space in the 2018 hit Geetha Govindam. Their undeniable chemistry in that film, followed by their second collaboration in the 2019 film Dear Comrade, ignited the initial sparks of dating rumours. Fans quickly became invested in their off-screen dynamic, hoping for a real-life romance to blossom from their on-screen magic.
From Co-Stars to Engaged Couple
Over the years, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have frequently been spotted spending time together, both professionally and personally, fueling the steady stream of relationship speculation. In August, their prominence was highlighted when they jointly led the 43rd India Day Parade in New York, an event that celebrated Indian culture and heritage. They also attended another high-profile event titled Bharat Beyond Borders, further signalling their comfortable and frequent public association.
Eagle-eyed fans, dedicated to tracking their every move, have often noticed the actors sharing vacation pictures from the same exotic locations on their respective social media accounts. These subtle but consistent overlaps in their personal travel itineraries added significant fuel to the rumours, leading many to believe that they were indeed in a relationship but deliberately choosing to keep it private. This careful management of their public image, while still offering glimpses into their shared lives, has only intensified public interest in their romance.
Their journey from being much-loved co-stars to an engaged couple has been a slow but steady reveal, punctuated by fan theories and media speculation. Despite years of neither confirming nor denying their relationship, their consistent presence in each other’s lives, both on and off-screen, painted a clear picture for their ardent followers. The eventual confirmation from Vijay’s team, therefore, serves as a joyous validation for those who have long shipped the duo.
On the professional front, Vijay Deverakonda was most recently seen in the film Kingdom. This movie also featured Satyadev and Bhagyashree Borse in lead roles, showcasing Vijay’s continued commitment to diverse projects. Produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, Kingdom was directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri.
As the couple now looks forward to their wedding in February 2026, fans eagerly anticipate more details about the engagement and the lead-up to their highly anticipated nuptials. This confirmation solidifies their status as one of the power couples in the South Indian film industry, poised to embark on a new chapter together.