Rashmika Mandanna–Vijay Deverakonda wedding: Kalyani Priyadarshan shares emotional varmala moment, 'As she walked toward him...'

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna began a new chapter on Thursday as they tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Udaipur, surrounded by family and close friends.

Among those present was close friend Kalyani Priyadarshan, who shared a breathtaking glimpse from the couple’s varmala ceremony.

‘I watched the kindest girl marry her best friend’

Kalyani, who is currently basking in the success of her supernatural film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, posted a dreamy wedding picture and wrote an emotional note for the newlyweds.

“Today I watched the kindest girl marry her best friend, in the most breathtaking setting. As she walked toward him and he sat there, waiting with his back turned, you could feel the weight of every step she took. Those slow, steady breaths and welled-up eyes said everything.

What a privilege to witness a love built with effort, respect, and deep friendship at its core. Congratulations to my dearest Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda. May this be the most beautiful beginning.”

Rashmika: ‘Introducing you to my husband’

Sharing fairytale pictures from the ceremony, Rashmika poured her heart out in a deeply personal note on Instagram.

“Hi my loves, Introducing to you now ‘My Husband’! Mr. Vijay Deverakonda!! The man who taught me what true love feels like, the man who showed me what being in peace feels like!” she began.

Thanking Vijay for always believing in her, she added that he encouraged her to dream big and never held her back.

“I've become the woman I have always dreamt of being, because you made her who she is today! I've truly been blessed,” she wrote, affectionately calling him “Vijju.”

Vijay: ‘So I made my best friend... my wife’

Vijay, too, penned a heartfelt message that resonated deeply with fans.

“One day, I missed her... in a way that made me feel like my day would've been better if she were around. Like my meals would've felt more wholesome if she were sitting across from me... Like I needed her — just to feel that sense of home and calm, no matter where I was. So, I made my best friend... my wife. 26.02.2026.”

A regal wedding look

For her D-day, Rashmika chose a stunning rust-hued saree by designer Anamika Khanna, pairing it with heavy traditional jewellery.


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Vijay complemented her in a classic white dhoti and matching dupatta, accessorised with gold jewellery, studs, a regal kamarbandh and a statement necklace.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”