Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda Share First Wedding Pictures as Friends Describe Emotional Mandap Moment
rashmika mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda published their first wedding photographs hours after exchanging vows, and the images were accompanied by emotional tributes that have become the central narrative around the ceremony. The timing—the release coming immediately after a private February 26 ceremony in Udaipur, Rajasthan—has focused attention on personal messages, eyewitness recollections and details surrounding the event.
Rashmika Mandanna's Instagram tribute
In photos posted hours after the wedding, Rashmika Mandanna introduced Vijay Deverakonda as "My Husband" and wrote a lengthy note describing him as "the man who taught me what true love and peace feel like. " She credited him with encouraging her to dream big, supporting her ambitions and standing by her through achievements and struggles, and added that she has "become the woman I have always dreamt of being. " Her post closed on a celebratory line: "It's full party time now. "
Kalyani Priyadarshan on the mandap moment
Kalyani Priyadarshan, known for her film Lokah, offered a vivid account of the ceremony that has circulated widely. She wrote that "Vijay sat there waiting as she walked toward him" and added, "You could feel the weight of every step she took. " Kalyani said Vijay kept his back turned, waiting quietly, while Rashmika's slow, steady breaths and teary eyes spoke volumes. She described witnessing "the kindest girl marry her best friend in the most breathtaking setting, " called the day a privilege to witness for a love "built with effort, respect and deep friendship, " and concluded by congratulating the couple and calling it "the most beautiful beginning. "
Udaipur wedding on February 26 and guest list
The couple were married on February 26 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, in an intimate ceremony attended by close friends, family and a select group of industry colleagues. Those named as present include Tharun Bhascker, Rahul Ravindran, Eesha Rebba, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Ashika Ranganath and Shravya Varma. The compact guest list and private setting framed the day as a close-knit celebration rather than a large public event.
From Geetha Govindam in 2018 to engagement in Hyderabad
The two actors first met on the sets of Geetha Govindam in 2018 and later reunited for Dear Comrade. Public speculation about a romance began in 2022, though both maintained a guarded stance. Engagement rumours intensified in late 2025 and culminated when reports confirmed an engagement in Hyderabad in October of that year. The pair then issued a wedding announcement last Sunday, sharing a special note that effectively ended years of whispers.
Jewellery: 10 months and kilos of gold
Alongside personal tributes and eyewitness accounts, coverage of the event highlighted a separate production detail summarized in a prominent headline: the wedding jewellery for the Vijay–Rashmika ceremonies involved "10 months and kilos of gold" in its making. That characterization has been used to explain the scale and lead time behind the ornaments chosen for the celebration.
The TOI Entertainment Desk description
The surrounding commentary also referenced an entertainment desk described as a dynamic and dedicated team of journalists, working tirelessly to bring the pulse of the entertainment world to readers. That desk is noted as spanning the globe to gather scoops from Bollywood to Hollywood, presenting stories of stardom, celebrating culture and exploring intersections of entertainment with society, politics and everyday life.
What makes this notable is the convergence of intimate personal testimony, immediate social-media tributes and production-scale details—each element shaped how the day was seen and discussed. The eyewitness descriptions gave the ceremony emotional texture, the posts from the newlyweds made the union public within hours, and the mention of extended jewellery preparation signaled the logistical planning behind the private celebration.
Coverage including these accounts was published by Ritika Srivastava on Feb 27, 2026 at 08: 49 IST.
