Rashmika Mandanna blushes as Vijay Deverakonda kisses her at The Girlfriend success meet, calls him ‘truly a gift’. Watch

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By: Entertainment DeskHyderabad | November 13, 2025 09:47 AM IST 4 min readRashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda got engaged in a private ceremony in Hyderabad in October, and since then, fans can’t get enough of their favourite couple, even though they are yet to open up about their wedding plans. However, they continue to have each other’s back as cheerleaders of each other’s work. As part of the same endeavour, Vijay was there at the success bash of Rashmika’s latest film, Rahul Ravindran’s romantic drama The Girlfriend.A video from the event shows Rashmika approach Vijay when they’re surrounded by fans and well-wishers. He gives her a high-five and then gently kisses her hand as a gesture to congratulate her on the success. Rashmika blushes in return. The whole room cheers heartily for the couple as it marked the rare occasion when they decided to indulge in some PDA, even though it was quick as lightning. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kamlesh Nand (work) (@artistrybuzz_)Is this adorable video of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna confirming their engagement?Fans can’t stop gushing over their chemistry love is truly in the air.#VijayDeverakonda #RashmikaMandanna pic.twitter.com/3O8SmKjB0t— Cineholic (@Cineholic_india) November 12, 2025Rashmika also thanked Vijay in her speech. “Viju, you have been with this film from the very beginning, and you are a part of its success. You’ve been so personally involved in this entire journey. I can only wish that everyone has a Vijay Deverakonda in their lives because that is truly a gift,” she said, to cheers from the crowd present at the event.I hope everyone has a Vijay Devarakonda in their life.– Rashmika #TheGirlfriend Success Celebrations pic.twitter.com/M2XN7Vnz23— idlebrain.com (@idlebraindotcom) November 12, 2025On the eve of the film’s release, Vijay cheered for Rashmika on social media. “I know they have made something powerful. Something important. Something that will be hard to digest. I know the performances by all actors are top class and what @23_rahulr has created with @iamRashmika and @Dheekshiths and @ItsAnuEmmanuel is going to create an impact. Tomorrow we will all see this happen with #TheGirlfriend, go experience it in the theaters and think. Lots of love and big hugs to the entire cast and crew,” he wrote on X, while sharing the film’s trailer.Rashmika responded to Vijay’s warm shoutout as she wrote, “It IS something powerful. It IS something important. It IS going to be hard to digest – So well put! Thankyou. It’s a SLOW BURN that LASTS LONG. @TheDeverakonda you’ve indirectly been a part of this film since the beginning and I really hope that you’ll be proud of me for this one! (red heart emojis).”Rashmika and Vijay are rumoured to be dating since they began working on Parasuram’s 2018 romantic drama Geetha Govindam. They reunited for Bharat Kamma’s romantic action film Dear Comrade the next year. While the two haven’t worked together since, they were rumoured to be dating through the years, although neither has opened up about the same. In October, they got engaged in a quiet, intimate ceremony in Hyderabad, and are expected to tie the knot in February next year.Also Read: Rashmika Mandanna admits being ‘overworked’, says wants ‘want to focus on family life’ amid wedding rumours with Vijay DeverakondaThe Girlfriend is written and directed by Rahul Ravindran. It focuses on a couple’s complex story. While the girlfriend wishes to take a “small break” from the relationship, Dheekshith’s character turns volatile, showcasing his red-flag behaviour in a relationship. The film has earned over Rs 10 crore since its release six days ago.Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Rashmika MandannaVijay Deverakonda