Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, who tied the knot on Feb 20, 2026, have finally broken their silence on why they kept their relationship under wraps for nearly eight years.
Speaking on separate podcasts, Vijay explained that they met as colleagues, became friends, and eventually fell in love without feeling any need to turn their personal lives into a public spectacle, with Rashmika adding that their bond was meant for protection rather than entertainment.
Vijay also revealed that Rashmika brings more maturity to their relationship, noting how she frequently encourages him to express his affection.
On the professional front, the couple is gearing up to star together in Ranabaalia period action drama directed by Rahul Sankrityan, slated for release on Oct 16, 2026. Additionally, Vijay will feature in Rowdy Janardhana and an upcoming project with Shouryuv, while Rashmika leads the action film Mysaarriving on Nov 27, 2026.