Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have been linked in the public eye for years, first sparking romance rumours after their onscreen chemistry in Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade. Now those rumours reached a turning point as reports emerged that the two actors are engaged and expected to marry in February 2026. Both names have long been fixtures of Telugu cinema and national pop culture, and any development in their personal lives quickly becomes headline news. Fans and media tracked small signals over time: shared appearances, vacations from the same locations, and playful public moments that kept speculation alive.
This article separates fact from speculation, outlining the confirmed reports, official statements, a brief timeline of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s courtship and collaborations, and their current and upcoming projects. According to sources close to Vijay Deverakonda’s team, the engagement has been confirmed with a wedding planned for February 2026, though neither actor has made a personal public announcement. The rest of the article provides context to distinguish verified information from unconfirmed details.
Are Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda really engaged?
Reports that Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are engaged began circulating widely on social platforms and in entertainment outlets. Vijay Deverakonda’s team has confirmed the engagement to news outlets, and several reports say the couple plan to marry in February 2026. At the time of the reports, neither Rashmika Mandanna nor Vijay Deverakonda had posted a personal announcement on their official social accounts, which left fans waiting for details about the engagement ceremony.
Their public courtship traces back to 2018 when they first shared the screen in Geetha Govindam, and continued with Dear Comrade in 2019. Those films made their pairing familiar to audiences and created a foundation for ongoing interest in a real-life relationship. Over the years they were often seen together at events and once led the India Day Parade in New York as grand marshals, moments that added fuel to the rumours. Fans also pointed to shared vacation photos and airport sightings as evidence they were close, while both actors in 2024 acknowledged their private relationships without naming partners.
Rashmika Mandanna: Career Highlights and Upcoming Films
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Rashmika Mandanna built her career across Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi films. She rose to wider attention with roles in Geetha Govindam where her chemistry with Vijay Deverakonda was widely praised. Since then she has taken on a mix of commercial and experimental projects. Recently she appeared in Kuberaa, and her slate includes titles that span genres. Reports list her upcoming work as part of a Maddock Films horror-comedy universe called Thamma, which is scheduled for Diwali 2025 and also features other well-known actors. She is also reported to be part of Cocktail 2 and other projects titled The Girlfriend and Mysaa, keeping her plate full across markets.
Vijay Deverakonda emerged as a star after films like Arjun Reddy and consolidated his commercial status with later releases. He has explored different kinds of roles since then and established his own production ventures. His recent film Kingdom was noted on the trade circuit, and he continues to sign varied projects. The engagement reports came while he was active on the festival and promotion circuit, and his team’s confirmation of the engagement noted a planned wedding month without releasing further personal details. Fans reacted strongly online to the news, celebrating what many have long called a “dream pairing” for Telugu audiences.