Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Relationship Timeline: After years of denying their relationship, actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are finally revealing their romance in public.
Vijay Deverakonda, who is known for keeping his private life away from the public eye, created a social media frenzy after attending the success party for Rashmika Mandanna's film, 'The Girlfriend'.
In a heartwarming moment, the 'Liger' actor kissed Rashmika's hand in front of the whole crowd, finally letting their love story shine in public.
Rashmika's cheeks turned red and she smiled at Vijay as he looked at her lovingly. This moment has since gone viral among their fans.
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Rumours of actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna being in a serious relationship have been speculated for a long time. While the actors have insisted that they are just 'best friends', their fans share a different view. As Vijay has now kissed Rashmika's hand in public and seemingly revealed their relationship, here's a look at their relationship timeline.
Rashmika and Vijay first worked together in the 2018 film 'Geetha Govindam'. Talking about her first meeting with Vijay, Rashmika said in an interview that she was quite afraid of him. But over time, his 'chill' attitude helped her become friends with him and build a strong bond.
She told The News Minute in an interview that she was scared when she first shot with Vijay, as she is scared of new people, but Vijay is a very chill fellow and she found it easy to work with him. "Shooting for this film was easier as I knew his frequency, his vibe, and it was easy to match up to it," she further said, adding, "I didn't even have to try, as we've been friends for quite a long time now. Our characters rub off on each other, and the best part about our friendship is that I don't have to try hard to understand the guy."
The chatter around their dating rumours intensified with their second film, 'Dear Comrade', in 2019, when fans saw their sizzling on-screen chemistry, which made everyone suspect that romance was brewing off-screen too.
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in #DearComrade [Telugu film]... Launch ceremony was graced by music composer MM Keeravani and directors Sukumar, Koratala Siva and Chandrasekhar Yeleti... Directed by Bharat Kamma... Produced by Mythri Movie Makers. pic.twitter.com/QRVZLzq1Xj
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 2, 2018
The duo bonded well after first working together in their 2018 film. During that time, Rashmika was engaged to the Kannada actor Rakshit Shetty; however, they ended their relationship after calling off the engagement.
It was during these tough times that Vijay supported Rashmika and became her support system. He even helped Rashmika navigate the paparazzi after she was asked about her breakup with Rakshit. "I don't even know your question... but it is no one's business," he said, defending Rashmika.
Rashmika also opened up about how Vijay had been supportive, especially during that challenging phase in her life. Opening up about her experience, she said that she was recovering from her breakup with Rakshit and she needed comfort and care, which she found in Vijay. "I was struggling to cope with my emotions, and it was him who lifted my spirits. He was the one who made me understand that there was a different world outside, waiting for me to embrace," she told IBT in an interview.
The pair have been spotted together several times in public from 2020 to 2022. From intimate dinners and airport sightings to vacations, fans noticed similar backgrounds in their Instagram posts. Rashmika was also seen at several of Vijay's family gatherings, which further made fans question whether the bond was deeper than friendship.
However, by 2023, they appeared in public together more often, and during promotions in 2024, both actors subtly opened up about their relationships without taking any names.
Rashmika & Vijay Deverakonda‘s family spotted watching #Pushpa2TheRule in AMB...🌝💘#RashmikaMandanna #VijayDevarakonda pic.twitter.com/prGbMbHn7T
— Rashuu_lovers💗 (@Rashuu_lovers) December 5, 2024
The Telugu stars Vijay and Rashmika reportedly got engaged in an intimate ceremony held in Hyderabad in October 2025. Vijay's team confirmed this news to the press. This news sent fans crazy, as the couple had been speculated to be dating for a long time.
While the official confirmation of their wedding is still underway, industry insiders claim that the pair plans to marry in February 2026.
From being co-stars to sharing milestones, Vijay and Rashmika's love story proves that on-screen chemistry can quickly evolve into a lifelong partnership.
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