Actor Vijay Deverakonda made his first public appearance just days after his engagement to longtime girlfriend, actress Rashmika Mandanna. While the couple is yet to share photos on social media, reports suggest that they got engaged on Friday at Vijay's residence in Hyderabad, in the presence of close friends and family.
Vijay Deverakonda Flaunts His Engagement Ring
Following the engagement, Vijay was spotted visiting the Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Maha Samadhi with his family. Vijay and his brother, Ananda Deverakonda, had earlier attended the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Higher Secondary School in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, for their schooling.
Dressed in a casual outfit, Vijay was welcomed with a bouquet of flowers. While posing, he was seen wearing his engagement ring, a simple yet elegant band on his finger.
Vijay Deverakonda's Team Confirms 2026 Wedding
While Vijay and Rashmika have remained silent about their engagement, Vijay's team confirmed that the couple is indeed engaged and will tie the knot in 2026.
Rashmika was first engaged to actor Rakshit Shetty in July 2017, though their engagement was later called off in September 2018.
Rashmika Mandanna & Vijay Deverakonda Love Story
It is said that they have been dating since they acted together in the 2018 hit Geetha Govindam and the 2019 film Dear Comrade, but rumours of their relationship first surfaced in 2023 when they were spotted vacationing together in the Maldives.
They have often been spotted spending time together, fuelling the buzz. In 2024, both confirmed they were not single but refrained from revealing the names of their partners.
Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda Age Gap
Born on April 5, 1996, Rashmika is 29 years old, while Vijay, born in 1989, is 36, making a 7-year age difference between the actors.
