Overview
- On Jan. 1, Vijay Deverakonda shared a Rome photo carousel on Instagram with a New Year message and slides that included a woman seen leaning on and hugging him from behind.
- Social-media users identified the woman as Rashmika Mandanna, aligning with her own recent Rome posts that documented quiet celebrations and outings.
- Comments on Vijay’s post filled with excitement about the rumored couple, with many highlighting the back-hug image and voicing anticipation for wedding photos.
- Media coverage, citing earlier reports and an unnamed insider, says the pair privately got engaged in October 2025 and are planning a Feb. 26, 2026 ceremony at a Udaipur heritage palace with a small guest list.
- Neither Vijay Deverakonda nor Rashmika Mandanna has publicly confirmed an engagement or wedding date despite the renewed speculation.