Actor Rashmika Mandanna, who has been in the spotlight due to ongoing rumours of her engagement with Vijay Deverakonda, recently opened up about love and relationships during a campus event with Honest Townhall. Her comments came amid reports suggesting that she and Vijay might tie the knot in February 2026.
When asked about the qualities she wants in a life partner, Rashmika said, “My type is honestly someone who is capable of understanding at a deep level. I am not talking in the generic sense. It is an understanding of life from his own perspective. How does he perceive certain situations? I want someone who is open to understanding. Someone who is genuinely nice and someone who can fight a war with me, or for me. If there is a war against me tomorrow, I know that man will fight with me. I will do the same. I will take a bullet for him any day. That is my kind of person.”
Her heartfelt answer reflected her wish for a partner who is loyal, emotionally intelligent, and deeply connected to her journey.
Rashmika Says She Would Marry Vijay Deverakonda
During the same conversation, Rashmika was asked a fun question — who she would kill, marry, and date among all the actors she has worked with. Smiling, she replied that she would date Naruto (the anime character) and would marry Vijay Deverakonda. Her playful response made the audience cheer loudly, sparking even more excitement among fans.
Her statement added fuel to the wedding rumours, especially since reports suggest that both families are already preparing for the ceremony.
Wedding Preparations Reportedly Underway
According to a report by Hindustan Times, Rashmika has started wedding preparations and even visited Udaipur to look for suitable venues for a “grand celebration.” A source close to Vijay also told India Today that “the couple is indeed planning to wed next year,” indicating that the ceremony could take place in February 2026.
While neither actor has publicly confirmed the date, sources suggest that arrangements are moving forward quietly.
Rashmika and Vijay’s Relationship Timeline
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s relationship rumours began in 2018 after they starred together in Geetha Govindam. Their on-screen chemistry led to another collaboration in the 2019 film Dear Comrade, further strengthening speculation that they were more than co-stars.
Over the years, fans have often spotted them spending time together and sharing photos from similar vacation spots, which only deepened the buzz about their relationship.
In 2024, both Rashmika and Vijay admitted that they were not single but avoided naming their partners. Then, in October 2025, Vijay’s team confirmed to Hindustan Times that the couple was engaged. Shortly after, Rashmika was seen wearing an engagement ring in a video with her dog, which delighted fans.
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Despite the reports and subtle confirmations, the couple has yet to make an official announcement about their wedding.