Tollywood actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have been linked romantically for quite some time now. The duo was speculated to be dating with thoughts of marriage. Each of their meet-ups, be it professional or private, and hints of an alleged ‘lovestagram’ sparked intense fan frenzy. Recently, on October 3, 2025, Rashmika and Vijay made headlines once again due to an insider-shared news that they secretly got engaged. The alleged couple was reported to have even finalised their wedding date. Amid the buzz around their marriage, here’s why fans think a South Indian actress played cupid in their relationship.
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s engagement and wedding date revealed?
Sources told Tollywood media outlets that Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have officially taken their relationship to the next level. They reportedly held their engagement ceremony on October 3, 2025, at Vijay’s home in Hyderabad. It was described as an intimate event with only close family and friends in attendance. Notably, neither Vijay nor Rashmika has officially confirmed their engagement news. However, the Hindustan Times reported that Vijay’s team informed them on the morning of October 4, 2025, that the specualtions were true and the actors were indeed set to tie the knot soon.
The engagement rumours intensified as fans noticed Rashmika Mandanna’s last photo post, which featured her in a saree and teeka, exuding a quintessential household festivity vibe. Additionally, she has posed in a way that her fingers are not visible in the photos, further sparking discussions regarding the concealment of her engagement ring. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are reportedly planning to get married within four months, in February 2026.
Lavanya Tripathi is speculated to have unknowingly played cupid in Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s relationship
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s relationship allegedly began during the filming of Geetha Govindam (2018). However, Rashmika was not initially supposed to star in the movie as Lavanya Tripathi was first offered the role. The A1 Express actress was to romance Vijay Deverakonda in the film, and fans think it was fate that led to her exit from Geetha Govindam, paving the way for Rashmika to be cast instead. According to them, Lavanya Tripathi unknowingly played cupid for the alleged couple, Rashmika and Vijay.
The duo collaborated on another movie a year later, Dear Comrade (2019). However, their beloved on-screen chemistry in Geetha Govindam definitely played a part in their casting in the Bharat Kamma-directorial. Thanks to Lavanya, the industry welcomed a dreamy young couple, with their alleged romance flourishing in real life as well.
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda previously confirmed that they were not single
Dating rumours about Rashmika and Vijay have circulated for years, fueled by joint outings and vacations. The pair consistently avoided confirming their relationship to the media, preferring to keep their personal lives private despite fan speculation. By 2024, both actors, as hinted in interviews, were not single but did not disclose the names of their partners. Speculations about the alleged couple’s engagement intensified after Rashmika was photographed wearing a diamond ring on her left ring finger in Dubai during the SIIMA Awards in September 2025. A month earlier, the duo led the India Day Parade in New York, thrilling fans.
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