Rashmika Mandanna: rashmika mandanna Pushpa dance at Sangeet leaves Vijay spellbound

Vijay Deverakonda and rashmika mandanna are getting married in an elaborate ceremony today, February 26, 2026. The celebrations began with a Sangeet on February 24, where the bride gave a dedicated dance that left the groom floored.

Pushpa dance at Sangeet

Rashmika delivered a special performance for Vijay, choosing the song "Angaaron" from her 2024 blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rule, which also starred Allu Arjun. Witnesses at the Sangeet described the performance as a heartfelt tribute to her husband-to-be, and it stood out amid multiple performances that evening.

Four-day Udaipur celebration

The couple are hosting a four-day celebration with their closest family members and friends in Udaipur. The guest list was limited to close friends and family, and those present shared moments of music, laughter and camaraderie that reflected the intimate nature of the wedding.

Vijay's mother's gift

An emotional moment came when Vijay’s mother gifted Rashmika traditional heirloom bangles. The gesture was described as symbolic, representing the union of the two families during the festivities. The couple made a memorable entrance at the venue, arriving hand-in-hand, and the space was decorated with large banners and posters featuring their photos.

Rashmika Mandanna intimidated at first

Rashmika and Vijay went from co-stars to life partners over several films. By the time Rashmika made her Telugu debut with Chalo in 2018, Vijay was already a star and had led the romantic drama Arjun Reddy. They first shared the screen in the rom-com Geetha Govindam; it was her first time working with him and she admitted she was intimidated at first, perhaps because of the rugged and aggressive personality he had portrayed in a Sandeep Reddy Vanga film.

The Animal actress said, "I was scared when I first shot with him, as I’m scared of new people. But then, Vijay is a very chill fellow, and I found it easy to work with him. " In Geetha Govindam they kissed on-screen for the first time; there was awkwardness between them, but the stars did not let it show on camera, and they later found comfort in each other’s presence, which carried into their second film, Dear Comrade.

Career moments that brought them closer

While the spark was felt in 2018, Bharat Kamma’s romantic actioner is credited with bringing them closer. The two remained tight-lipped about their emotions for one another in public, though in 2022 Vijay admitted on a chat show that he was fond of Rashmika and that they shared a beautiful bond created while working together. Last year, at a promotional event for The Girlfriend, Rashmika said that he healed her from a pain he did not cause and added, "He holds the same importance in my life as this film does. "

Nuptials and Hyderabad reception

The couple’s nuptials are scheduled for today, and a grand reception will follow in Hyderabad on March 4. The wedding events included glimpses from Rashmika-Vijay's Haldi ceremony (Photo: Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda). The couple had kept their relationship private for years before making it public and announcing their marriage plans last weekend; they also introduced their official couple name, VIROSH, an announcement that was met with support from fans and industry colleagues.

Among those seen arriving for the celebrations were directors Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Rahul Ravindran and Tharun Bhascker, actors Ashika Ranganath and Eesha Rebba, and stylist Shravya Varma. The evening’s performances, decorations and close-knit guest list underscored the personal tone of the events as the pair stepped into married life.

Published by Vineeta Kumar on Feb 26, 2026.