Rashmika Mandanna PRAISES Vijay at ‘The Girlfriend’ success meet, actress says, ‘Having a Vijay Deverakonda…’

Rashmika Mandanna turned emotional at The Girlfriend success meet as she thanked Vijay Deverakonda for his constant support. The duo’s bond and rumored engagement continue to win fans’ hearts.

Rashmika Mandanna is enjoying a fun time currently after the success of her latest film, The Girlfriend. To celebrate the happy moment, the makers of the movie recently hosted a success meet in Hyderabad, where actor Vijay Deverakonda was also in attendance as the chief guest. the fun event soon turned emotional when Rashmika spoke about Vijay and their journey together making everyone and online go crazy on the two. During her heartfelt speech, Rashmika said, “Last but not least, Vijay… Vijju has been part of this film from the very beginning, and today he’s here celebrating with us. For me, he’s been part of this entire journey. I hope everyone has a Vijay Deverakonda in their life, because that’s truly a blessing.”

Vijay also got emotional and praised Rashmika for her growth over the years. He said, “I’ve seen Rash evolve so much. I may be more aggressive, but she always chooses kindness. The Girlfriend isn’t just a film, it’s a purpose. Rash, I’m proud to see you standing strong with a movie that inspires others.”

Though the two didn’t directly address the ongoing relationship rumours, sources suggest that Rashmika and Vijay are reportedly engaged and might tie the knot in February 2026. Their chemistry was evident at the event, Vijay even gently held and kissed Rashmika’s hand, melting hearts everywhere.

On the work front, Vijay is currently busy with Rowdy Janardhan, while Rashmika is set to start Cocktail 2. The much-loved duo is also rumored to reunite onscreen for ‘VD14’, a period drama directed by Rahul Sankrityan. Fans can’t wait to see them share the screen again after Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade.