How Vijay-Rashmika’s first meeting happened, 7 years of love kept hidden from the world; Love story started from the set of this film

VIROSH Wedding: : Rashmika Mandanna And Vijay Deverakonda is one of the most popular couples of South Indian cinema. Their love story started from the film set and after years of rumors has now reached marriage. This story is of love, chemistry and support of fans, which became famous as “VIROSH” (Vijay + Rashmika). Now let us know about their love story before their grand marriage, how they met, when the relationship started.

2017: First meeting and beginning of Spark

Rashmika met Vijay right after breaking up with her previous engagement Rakshit Shetty. They met on the sets of the film ‘Geeta Govindam’. Where both were in lead roles. From here their friendship started, which soon deepened. During the shooting of the film, their on-screen chemistry seemed so real that rumors started. This was the time when a new chapter started in Rashmika’s life.

2018: Film release and rumors

‘Geeta Govindam’ was released and became a blockbuster. The audience praised their chemistry and news of their dating started appearing in the media. Rashmika started spending time with Vijay after their breakup, but both of them never confirmed. Fans named him ‘VIROSH’, which is the hashtag of his wedding today. During this time, Vijay had also come out of his previous relationship with a European model.

2019: Second film and deeper bond

Both of them worked together again in ‘Dear Comrade’. Their intense chemistry in the film further fueled the rumours. Her cute moments went viral during the promotions. This was the time when the beginning of a relationship is considered and friendship turned into love. Fans spotted them together on vacation, but both of them called it ‘friendship’ only.

2020-2023: Hidden Romance and Hints

During Covid, both of them supported each other on social media. Vacation photos like Maldives trip kept matching, but no confirmation. Rashmika called Vijay ‘special’ in interviews, and Vijay called Rashmika her ‘favourite’. Shipping of fans continued, but they wanted to keep it private.

2024: Admission of not single

Both of them confessed in separate interviews that they are not single, but did not take names. Rashmika called Vijay at an event, which went viral. This was the time when the relationship was hinted at publicly.

October 2025: Engagement

Both of them got engaged in a private ceremony in Hyderabad. According to reports, this happened with family and close friends. Now the relationship has become official.

February 2026: Wedding Announcement

On 22 February, both of them announced ‘The Wedding of VIROSH’ on social media. The wedding will take place on February 26 in Udaipur, where the rituals are starting today (February 24). The grand reception is planned for March 4. Reports say guests will be served Japanese cuisine, and security is tight. Fans are very excited.