In a moment that feels straight out of a movie, two of Telugu cinema’s most beloved stars have taken their real-life love story to the next level. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are officially married, ending years of speculation and fan hopes with a celebration that’s now etched into entertainment history. After years of watching their on-screen chemistry and close friendship, audiences finally got the beginning of their happily ever after on February 26, 2026.
For fans, this wasn’t just another celebrity wedding. It was the culmination of a journey thousands watched unfold — from flirty co-stars in Geetha Govindam to life partners. Their public moments, shared smiles and subtle hints over the years built a quiet excitement that roared to life when the couple officially confirmed their engagement in late 2025. Since then, anticipation had been building for this very day.
A Private Ceremony with Deep Meaning
The wedding itself took place in a private and intimate setting in Udaipur, Rajasthan, at the luxurious ITC Mementos resort nestled near the Aravalli Hills. Only close family members, dearest friends and a handful of guests were present — a choice that reflected the couple’s wish to keep their personal joy grounded in genuine moments rather than public spectacle.
The day began with a traditional Telugu Hindu ceremony in the morning, steeped in age-old rituals. Later in the day, the couple honoured Rashmika’s heritage with a Kodava style ceremony, blending both cultural traditions with grace. This dual celebration not only highlighted their personal identities, but also served as a bridge between different regional customs.
What made the wedding truly stand out wasn’t just the star power — it was the way both rituals mirrored the couple’s respect for roots and emotion. Rashmika’s teary-eyed moments during the vows captured that in a single frame: joy, love and the weight of beginning something beautiful.
Love Shared Online
Almost moments after the ceremonies concluded, the couple shared official wedding photos on social media — a move that sent fans into a frenzy. In these first images, they’re seen in stunning traditional attire, radiating warmth and contentment. Rashmika’s heartfelt caption introducing Vijay as her husband struck a chord across platforms, as she spoke of growth, support and the life lesson that love taught her.
Her words were simple and genuine — a reminder that beyond the glamour, this was a union born out of respect and care. “Now I get to call you my husband,” she wrote, echoing something ordinary yet profound. The post didn’t just celebrate a wedding; it celebrated a shared life.
A Wedding That Broke the Internet
Social media exploded. Hashtags like #ViroshWedding — a blend of Vijay and Rashmika’s names — started trending across platforms. Fans poured in messages of love, wishes and nostalgia. Many recalled the first time they saw the pair together on screen and how their friendship seemed to sparkle with something real and timeless. Shortly after the photos were released, fans began calling them “Mr and Mrs Deverakonda,” sharing edits, fan art and well-wishes that spanned continents.
Celebrities too joined in to celebrate the moment. Messages from fellow stars, fashion designers and filmmakers filled comment sections, turning the newlywed’s social feed into an open canvas of love and congratulations. Designers shared stories about crafting their outfits, fans shared reactions, and even fellow actors expressed joy at the union — all small pieces in a larger cultural moment.
What This Means for Cinema
Vijay and Rashmika aren’t just actors with huge fan followings. They both represent a generation of artists whose careers have been marked by strong performance choices, authentic screen presence and a kind of measured relatability that crosses language and region. This marriage isn’t just a celebrity headline — it feels like a defining moment in South Indian cinema, a rare instance where private love and public admiration found a perfect balance.
For younger fans, it’s a hopeful story — a reminder that beyond the reel-life romances, actors are people with real emotions, real paths and real futures. And for the industry itself, it’s a union that fuels conversations, collaborations and maybe even future projects that pair the two again — but this time as life partners.
Their wedding was more than a ceremony. It was a journey from reel life to real life, from speculation to certainty, and from friendship to forever. In a world that often feels rushed and showy, this felt sincere, private and deeply joyful — exactly what a love story deserves.
Congratulations to Vijay and Rashmika on beginning their new chapter together.
