Rashmika Mandanna is all set to tie the knot with Vijay Deverakonda. Amid that, here's a look at her relationship history.
Rashmika Mandanna is once again making headlines for her rumoured relationship with Vijay Deverakonda. The Pushpa star is all set to start a new chapter of her life, hand-in-hand with the love of her life. On February 22, 2026, Rashmika and Vijay announced their wedding through a heartfelt post. Recent reports suggest that the couple is set to tie the knot on February 26, 2026, in Udaipur and hold a grand reception on March 4, 2026. Amid the buzz around Rashmika's marriage to Vijay, her confirmed and rumoured past relationships have been revisited by her fans.
Rumours of a relationship between Tollywood stars, Rashmika Mandanna and Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas first surfaced in early 2023. These speculations were largely driven by their frequent public appearances and casual interactions in Mumbai. The duo was spotted together multiple times, most notably at the Mumbai airport, where they posed for the paparazzi. They also attended a high-profile award ceremony together in Mumbai in February 2023, where their joint appearance on the red carpet further fueled the dating narrative.
Around May 2023, Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas spoke about his dating rumours with Rashmika Mandanna. During a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Sreenivas mentioned that the speculations are absolutely "baseless" and that, since both actors are from Hyderabad and frequently travel to Mumbai for work, they often bump into each other at the airport. He also seemed shocked that the paps saw him as Rashmika together just once or twice and spread the gossip based on that. Elaborating more on it, Sreenivas said:
"I don't know how it came, I think it's absolutely baseless because we were just good friends and we actually bumped (into each other at the airport.) We both are from Hyderabad, and we keep coming to Mumbai so it's almost like we keep bumping into each other so many times but it's hardly once or twice they (paparazzi) have seen us coming out of the airport. That's about it."
On the same chat show, Sreenivas spoke positively about Rashmika and said they were just friends. He called her "a vibrant person" and said that whenever she enters a place, she brings a lot of energy with her. While Sreenivasan shut down the dating rumours, Rashmika stated tight-lipped on the issue. Praising the Tollywood co-star, Sreenivas stated:
"Always be that energetic, always bring that energy. Whenever she's in a room, she brings a lot of energy. She's such a vibrant person, I think she shouldn't lose that."
Rashmika Mandanna and Rakshit Shetty's relationship began in 2016 during the filming of the Kannada blockbuster, Kirik Party, which marked Rashmika's acting debut. The two developed a romantic connection on set that quickly transitioned from on-screen chemistry to a real-life relationship. After dating for roughly a year, the couple got engaged in a grand ceremony on July 3, 2017, in Rashmika's hometown, Virajpet. At that time, Rashmika was 21, and Rakshit was 34.
Rashmika and Rakshit mutually called off their engagement in September 2018, primarily citing compatibility issues and a shift in career priorities. Following her debut in Kirik Party, Rashmika began receiving numerous high-profile film offers across different industries. Reports suggest she wanted to focus on her flourishing career, while Rakshit may have had different expectations regarding their future and marriage. Rashmika's mother, Suman Mandanna, confirmed that the decision was a family matter and was taken after consulting elders to ensure both individuals could live their lives without pain or disruption to their work.
Rashmika and Rakshit's relationship faced intense public pressure and trolling, prompting Rakshit to temporarily step back from social media. Despite the breakup, both actors have maintained a cordial relationship. Rakshit has publicly praised Rashmika's success, stating they remain in touch and that she deserves to be patted on the back for achieving her big dreams in cinema.
Speculations about Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna dating began around 2017 to 2018. Initial sparks and fan shipping started during the shoot and subsequent release of Geetha Govindam (2018). Around this time, Rashmika had recently ended her engagement with actor, Rakshit Shetty, and her immediate rapport with Vijay caught the media's attention. Rashmika and Vijay's second collaboration in Dear Comrade (2019) stoked dating rumours, fuelled by their candid promotional interviews in which they frequently praised each other.
In 2020-22, the buzz around Rashmika and Vijay's romantic relationship intensified as eagle-eyed fans began spotting similarities in their vacation photos and noticing Rashmika's presence at Vijay's family gatherings. A viral moment occurred in 2023, during Animal promotions, when Ranbir Kapoor playfully made Rashmika call Vijay on speaker, leading to a visible blush that many fans interpreted as a soft launch of their relationship. Then, after reports surfaced in October 2025 about the Tollywood stars' private engagement, the couple officially confirmed their relationship on February 22, 2026, announcing their union as "The Wedding of VIROSH."
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