During the recent success celebration of her film The Girlfriend in Hyderabad, Rashmika Mandanna talked about the reasons why she believes everyone could benefit from having a “Vijay Deverakonda” in their lives. She publicly acknowledged Vijay’s involvement with the film and expressed her gratitude for his support throughout its filming. The event grabbed attention as both actors appeared on stage together, amidst ongoing speculation about their engagement and a rumoured February wedding. 

Rashmika addressed Vijay directly during her speech, talking about his personal connection to the project and the impact of his presence. She said, “Viju, you’ve been a part of this film since the beginning, and you’re a part of the success of the film. You’ve been a part of this whole journey so personally.” 

She also described Vijay Deverakonda as “a blessing,” talking about the positive role he had played in her professional and personal life during the making of the film. The audience present reacted enthusiastically to her remarks. 

Rashmika added, “I can just hope that everyone has a Vijay Deverakonda in their lives because that’s a blessing.” The audience responded with applause to this particular statement, which reflected the supportive atmosphere of the event.

Videos and transcripts of the exchange were quickly circulated on social media platforms, which led to discussions about the relationship status of the pair. While rumours about their engagement and a possible wedding have continued, neither actor has released an official statement concerning these reports.