Hyderabad: Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda attended the traditional Pelli Koduku ceremony of Allu Sirish, brother of Allu Arjun, at the Allu family residence on Sunday. The intimate ceremony marked the beginning of the wedding festivities ahead of Sirish’s marriage to Nayanika Reddy on March 6.
The event saw the presence of close family members and industry friends, including Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela, adding star power to the celebrations.
Significance of the Pelli Koduku ritual
The Pelli Koduku ceremony is an important pre-wedding ritual in Telugu weddings, observed on the groom’s side. The day traditionally begins with the mangala snanam, a sacred ceremonial bath symbolising purification and blessings before the wedding.
During the ritual, the groom is anointed with turmeric and sandalwood paste by family elders. The practice is believed to cleanse the body and soul while marking the groom’s transition into married life. Visuals from the ceremony showed Allu Sirish participating in the rituals with folded hands as elders blessed him.
The Allu family residence was decorated with traditional floral arrangements, mango leaves and vibrant rangolis, reflecting the festive spirit. The gathering maintained a close-knit and cultural ambience, in keeping with Telugu wedding traditions.
Rashmika and Vijay’s presence draws attention
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, who recently tied the knot, were seen greeting members of the Allu family and participating in the rituals. The couple’s appearance at the ceremony quickly went viral on social media platforms, with fans sharing pictures and videos from the event.
For the occasion, Rashmika chose a golden saree paired with a green silk blouse. She accessorised her look with sleek gold jewellery, subtle dewy makeup and a traditional gajra adorning her hairstyle. Vijay complemented her look in a white kurta paired with beige trousers and a red shawl draped around his shoulders.
Their coordinated traditional attire and affectionate gestures toward family members were widely appreciated by fans online.
Tirupati visit and sweet distribution
Before attending the pre-wedding festivities, the couple reportedly sought blessings at the Tirupati Tirumala temple. Following their visit, sweets were distributed among devotees and fans as a gesture of gratitude and celebration.
Reports indicate that sweets were also distributed in several cities across India, including Mahbubnagar, Karimnagar, Delhi, Chandigarh, Noida, Ghaziabad, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Mumbai, Jaipur, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Puttaparthi, Kochi, Mysuru, Coorg, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Chennai and Puducherry at various temples.
The widespread distribution reflected the couple’s desire to share their happiness with fans and well-wishers across regions.
Wedding and reception plans
Allu Sirish is set to marry Nayanika Reddy on March 6 in a traditional ceremony expected to be attended by close family members and select guests from the Telugu film industry. Ahead of the wedding, the family will host a grand reception on March 4 at Taj Krishna in Hyderabad, where extended family, friends and industry colleagues are expected to be present.
The Allu family, one of the most influential families in Telugu cinema, is known for hosting lavish yet culturally rooted celebrations. With prominent figures from the film fraternity likely to attend, the upcoming wedding festivities are expected to draw considerable attention.
As the celebrations continue over the coming days, fans eagerly await glimpses from the wedding ceremony. For now, the Pelli Koduku ritual has set the tone for what promises to be a memorable and star-studded Telugu wedding.
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