‘Rush to meet Mika’: When Ananya Panday hinted at Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna’s relationship

The reports of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s have taken over the internet like ‘CRAZY.’ Elated fans have been celebrating their beloved couple by posting their best pictures and writing down the most beautiful wishes. However, the reportedly engaged couple hasn’t shared an official post about their engagement. And well, no one is complaining as Vijay and Rashmika never openly admitted to their relationship. Nevertheless, there have been reports about them dating each other earlier as well, and their co-star, now and then, dropped a hint or two about their chemistry. Like, remember the time when Vijay Deverakonda’s ‘Liger’ co-star Ananya Panday used wordplay to tease the ‘Arjun Reddy’ actor with Rashmika’s name.

When Ananya Panday teased Vijay Deverakonda and hinted at his relationship with Rashmika Mandanna

This happened when some tea was spilled over a ‘Koffee With Karan Season 7’ episode. Ananya Panday and Vijay Deverakonda were guests on Karan Johar’s show. During a session of candid confessions, when KJo asked Ananya to confirm Vijay’s relationship status, she said, “He is in a rush...rush to meet Mika Singh," she said with a smirk and added, “Get it.”



As soon as Karan Johar understood the context, he too said, “Oh, he is in a rush to meet Mika."

When Vijay Deverakonda said he is fond of Rashmika Mandanna

In the same episode, Vijay expressed his feelings for Rashmika and said, "We have done two films together at a really early stage in my life. She is a darling, and I am really fond of her. We are really good friends. We share so much through films, lots of highs and lows. A bond gets created."

At the same time, the South superstar revealed why he doesn’t say anything about his relationship status in public, at least not until he finds something concrete. "I will say it out loud; until then, I would not like to hurt anyone who adores me. So many people love you as an actor and have your poster on their walls, on their phones. They give me so much love and appreciation; I don’t want to break their hearts."

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s engagement

According to a Hindustan Times report, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna got engaged in a private ceremony on Friday. Not many details were revealed about the ceremony, but the wedding is expected to happen in February 2026.