Since their collaboration in the 2018 film Geetha Govindam and the 2019 film Dear Comrade, fans have been intrigued by Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s on-screen chemistry, sparking rumours about their off-screen relationship. Despite consistently stating they were “just friends,” Rashmika opened up in an interview about her bond with Vijay.
Speaking about co-stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Sidharth Malhotra, Ranbir Kapoor, and Allu Arjun, Rashmika emphasised her close relationship with Vijay, stating they “sort of grew up together.” She expressed deep respect for him, noting that she values his opinions and advice in her life decisions. In a recent interview, Vijay dispelled rumours of an engagement with Rashmika in February, asserting that such speculations surface every year.
A source close to the actors clarified that the claims about an engagement were unfounded, highlighting the couple’s private nature. Rashmika’s upcoming projects include Pushpa 2, Rainbow, The Girlfriend, an untitled film with Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Jim Sarbh in Telugu, and Chaava in Hindi. She was recently seen in Animal with Ranbir Kapoor, receiving mixed reviews for her performance.
