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After years of speculation, actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are officially engaged…

After being rumoured to be dating each other for the past several years, Actor Vijay Deverakonda’s team recently confirmed his engagement with Telugu actress Rashmika Mandanna to Hindustan Times. If the reports are to be believed, the couple exchanged rings in a private ceremony in Hyderabad on October 3. The ceremony was attended by their close family, and while no official statements have been made or photographs have been released, several of industry sources have also confirmed the big news.
The news created a wave of excitement among fans and was quick to garner attention from and film industry alike. But what intrigues everyone the most is how everything began.

While their onscreen chemistry has sparked speculations and even discussions for several years, their association had reportedly begun in 2017. According to reports, the pair had met on the set of ‘Geetha Govindam’ and had formed a strong professional rapport with each other, which led to two very successful collaborations between the two actors, including films like ‘Dear Comrade’. Their performances had sparked widespread speculations about a potential off-screen relationship between the two, but they neither confirmed nor denied the rumours.
It was in the later part of their initial collaborations that the duo often caught public attention when the two were spotted at airports and vacation destinations, with their social media posts hinting at shared experiences. The couple had hinted at being in relationships when asked during media enquiries but had avoided taking names, maintaining privacy whilst fuelling fans’ interests further.
What further sparked speculations was the couple’s presence at each other’s family gatherings and photographs from similar holiday destinations. In 2024, the Telugu actress’s television presence caught attention where she was seen calling Vijay and blushing later; however, neither of them gave a confirmation of any kind.
According to reports, while the engagement was a quiet affair with no official pictures, industry insiders hint at a February wedding in 2026, which could coincide with the release of their upcoming film together, helmed by Rahul Sakrityan. Nonetheless, the couple has refrained from making any official statement
Rashmika is all set for the release of her forthcoming film ‘Thamma’ with Ayushmaan Khurrana, which is scheduled to release on October 21, while Vijay's 'The Girlfriend', co-starring Dheekshith Shetty, was confirmed for a November 7 release on Saturday.