Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda are engaged: Explore their hush-hush relationship
What's the story
After years of speculation, actors Rashmika Mandanna (29) and Vijay Deverakonda (36) are finally engaged! On Saturday, Deverakonda's team confirmed the news to Hindustan Times. While details about their engagement remain under wraps, it has been revealed that the couple plans to marry in February 2026. The couple hasn't announced their engagement on social media platforms yet. Meanwhile, let's take a look at their relationship timeline.
Relationship history
Dating rumors began in 2018
Mandanna and Deverakonda first sparked dating rumors in 2018 after working together on the hit film Geetha Govindam. The speculation continued with their collaboration in Dear Comrade (2019). Over the years, they regularly gave shoutouts to each other's performances and new projects, which further signified their strong bond.
Speculation fueled
They neither confirmed nor denied the dating speculations
Many netizens have frequently spotted the actors posting vacation photos from the same locations, adding fuel to rumors about their relationship. In 2024, they confirmed they weren't single but refrained from naming their partners. Recently, the couple was seen leaving an airport together in the same car, sparking speculation about whether they are ready to go public with their relationship. This year, they led the 43rd India Day Parade in New York and also attended the Bharat Beyond Borders event.
Career highlights
Meanwhile, on the work front
Mandanna was last seen in the movie Kuberaa, co-starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna. She is set to appear in Maddock's horror-comedy universe film Thamma, which releases on Diwali 2025. The movie also features Ayushmann Khurrana, Paresh Rawal, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Meanwhile, Deverakonda was recently seen in Kingdom with Satyadev and Bhagyashree Borse. The film was produced by Sai Soujanya and Naga Vamsi under the banners of Fortune Four Cinemas and Sithara Entertainments, and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri.