Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s rumoured romantic relationship has been a topic of public discussion for years. Their numerous joint appearances and occasional fond remarks about each other during interviews are greatly appreciated by fans. Both actors have separately hinted that they are in relationships, but neither has publicly named their partner. That added fuel to their dating buzz, and recently, Rashmika’s Dubai appearance convinced fans that she is secretly engaged and is ready to start a new chapter of her life.
Rashmika Mandanna’s finger ring sparks engagement rumours
Rashmika recently made headlines for her appearance at the SIIMA 2025 in Dubai. She once again proved that she is a beauty with brains, as she not only turned heads in a champagne satin saree but also bagged the Best Actress award for Pushpa 2: The Rule. Rashmika’s Dubai visit is making even more noise now due to a photo of her touchdown in the nation surfacing online. In the images, she could be seen sporting a ring on her ring finger. Now, fans are decoding what that might imply.
Rashmika and Vijay Deverakonda’s shippers saw it as the actress’ way of confirming their relationship publicly. What convinced them even more was that Rashmika put her hand on her shoulder, which gave the fans and paps a better glimpse of the accessory. While some considered that the Animal fame secretly got engaged to her rumoured beau, Vijay, others felt that the ring was just a piece of jewelry she wore to complement her casual blue jeans-white shirt and black shades look. Their argument was based on the fact that the ring was nowhere to be seen on the actress’s finger during her appearance at the award show on the same evening.
Rashmika Mandanna’s earlier engagement rumours with Vijay Deverakonda
September 2025 was not the first time Rashmika and Vijay were embroiled in engagement speculations. The duo sparked similar discussions back in January 2024, when reports claimed they would exchange rings in February of that year. Representatives of both actors debunked those claims as false. Additionally, the Kingdom actor himself denied the rumours in an interview with Lifestyle Asia. Mentioning that he was not currently looking for a life partner at that time, he said:
“I’m not getting engaged or married in February. It feels like the press just wants to get me married every two years. I hear this rumour every year. They’re just walking around waiting to catch me and get me married.”
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s hints at being in relationships
In multiple interviews, including with Cosmopolitan and The Hollywood Reporter India, Rashmika hinted that she was in a relationship. She expressed a need for a partner for comfort and security, mentioning that she was looking for a man with qualities such as kindness and respect. Vijay, too, implied being with someone and knowing what love was like. During a November 2024 interview with Curly Tales, he implied he was no longer single. He stated, ‘I am 35, you think I would be single?’ and further mentioned, ‘I know what it feels like to be loved, and I know what it is to love.’
Rashmika and Vijay’s hints about being in relationships intensified the long-running rumours that they were dating each other. If they someday confirm the speculations to be true, fans would be happy that Rashmika finally found the love of her life. For the unversed, she once failed at love as her July 2017 engagement to actor, Rakshit Shetty was called off in September 2018 due to compatibility issues.
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