Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are officially married. VIROSH tied the knot on February 26, 2026, in an intimate ceremony in Udaipur. Close friends and family attended the private wedding. Now, the couple are preparing for a grand reception in Hyderabad on March 4.
However, it is not just the wedding that has grabbed headlines. Soon after their big day, pictures of Rashmika and Vijay meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah surfaced online. The duo personally invited him to their Hyderabad reception.
Rashmika Mandanna And Vijay Deverakonda Meet PM Modi
Within hours, another set of photographs began trending. This time, the couple were seen meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In the viral images, Rashmika and Vijay warmly interacted with the Prime Minister and presented him with a shawl as a gesture of respect. The meeting quickly sparked conversations across social media platforms.
Interestingly, ahead of the wedding, the Prime Minister had already sent a heartfelt letter to their families. In his message, he congratulated the Deverakonda and Mandanna families and described the wedding as the start of a beautiful new chapter. He also reflected on how, while the actors are used to scripted roles on screen, this real-life journey would hold deeper meaning. He wished them a life filled with shared dreams, mutual respect and strength as partners.
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VIROSH Wedding And ‘Publicity’ Allegations
The couple’s meetings with prominent political leaders come at a time when sections of social media have accused them of turning their wedding into a publicity strategy. On platforms such as Reddit, some users claimed that the pair relied on “desperate PR” and strategically timed leaks to stay in the headlines. Critics pointed to circulating wedding invitations, holiday pictures and ongoing rumours that coincided with film promotions.
As a result, terms like “publicity stunt” and “image management” began trending in certain online circles.
Furthermore, reports suggest that Rashmika and Vijay declined a lucrative OTT offer that would have streamed their wedding exclusively. According to sources, the couple did not want to commercialise their ceremony. Their Udaipur wedding remained a private affair, with limited official visuals released.
Rashmika Mandanna And Vijay Deverakonda’s 1st Film Reunion After Wedding
While debate continues online, attention has also shifted to their professional front. After Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade, Rashmika and Vijay will reunite for their third film, Ranabaali. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the period drama is set to release in cinemas on September 11, 2026.
Set in 19th-century India, the film draws from real incidents between 1854 and 1878 during British rule. The story explores a dark and violent chapter of history, with large-scale atrocities forming the backdrop.
Vijay plays the fearless freedom fighter Ranabaali, while Rashmika essays Jayamma, a key character in the narrative. Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo takes on the role of antagonist Sir Theodore Hector. The title and first look were unveiled on January 27, 2026, creating strong buzz.
