A photo of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna having lunch set social media abuzz with dating rumours after the former recently confirmed his relationship status.
South Indian fames, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have long been under the public eye ever since they first worked together in the film, Geetha Govindam. Even though the duo has never publicly confirmed being together, their frequent public appearances and undeniable chemistry keep fans buzzing. Recently, they were spotted enjoying lunch at a cafe, reigniting rumours and sparking a frenzy on social media.
On November 24, 2024, a Reddit user shared a snap of the rumoured couple, Vijay and Rashmika, enjoying lunch at a cafe. The duo was spotted twinning in blue outfits in the viral photo. Vijay was seen wearing a white T-shirt layered with a checked shirt, paired with denim, and a black bucket hat. Rashmika opted for a chic blue crop top and denim. The images capture Rashmika enjoying her dessert, while Vijay appears relaxed, indulging in his meal.
Rashmika’s face is not visible in the photo, but it didn’t take long for fans to confirm it was her. Earlier, Rashmika had shared a close-up look from the date on her IG, relishing her dessert with the words ‘good food’ written on the photo.
Moments after the photo was shared on Reddit, it became viral and ignited fans’ curiosity. Fans flooded Social media with their reactions at the possibility of Vijay and Rashmika dating in real life.
One Reddit user commented: “This is one of the most openly secretive relationships currently. They know that we know. We know that they know. Yet they still wanna play Hide and Seek.” Another user added, “They just don’t want to talk about it and ruin a good thing. They don’t care that we know, but they will not publicly come out either.”
Not long before the photo made rounds, Vijay Deverakonda shared his take on love and relationships in an interview with Curly Tales. The actor not only admitted to having dated a co-star but also hinted at his current relationship status. The ‘Rowdy’ actor remarked:
“I’m 35, you think I would be single? We all have to [get married] at some point unless it’s a choice not to.”
In the same chat, Vijay also shared that he doesn’t particularly attest to ‘unconditional love’ as it comes with some kinds of expectations from both ends. Talking about the same, VD remarked:
“I know what it is to be loved, and I know what it is to love. I don’t know if it’s unconditional because my love comes with expectations. At the end of the day, it’s a good thing to be loved. Everything else is over-romanticized.”
Speculation about Vijay and Rashmika’s relationship dates back to their electric chemistry in films like Geetha Govindam (2018) and Dear Comrade (2019). Fans have noticed subtle hints over the years, from shared vacation pictures to Rashmika’s playful banter during the promotions of Animal. Well, Vijay’s cryptic remarks in the recent interview have only added to the intrigue.
On the professional front, Vijay is gearing up for his next film with Gowtam Tinnanuri and another with Rahul Sankrithyan. Meanwhile, Rashmika is all set for the highly-anticipated release of Pushpa 2: The Rule, on December 5.
What is your take on the dating buzz surrounding Vijay and Rashmika?
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