Before Vijay Deverakonda entered the picture, Rashmika Mandanna was in a relationship with Rakshit Shetty. They fell in love during the shooting of Kirik Party. The two got engaged in July 2017 in a private ceremony.
However, things did not move forward as expected. In September 2018, Rashmika and Rakshit mutually called off their engagement, stating compatibility issues. Since then, both have moved on with their careers.
Now, with strong reports suggesting that Rashmika is set to marry Vijay Deverakonda on February 26, 2026, old connections are once again being discussed. Recently, Rakshit’s close friend and actor Pramod Shetty spoke to the media about the wedding buzz. He said, “I haven’t received Rashmika’s wedding invitation yet. If I get it, I’ll go. We know she won’t invite us. Nothing new. As for Rakshit Shetty, he’s not a kid eating chocolate and sitting around feeling guilty about it.”
His comments quickly went viral on social media. Many netizens reacted strongly, with some expressing disappointment and others asking why such remarks were even necessary.
Meanwhile, Rashmika has seemingly put an end to the speculation. When contacted by a media portal and congratulated on her wedding with Vijay Deverakonda, she reportedly replied with a simple “Thank you” along with a smiley emoji. That response is being seen as confirmation that the wedding is indeed happening on February 26, 2026.
Reports also suggest that the wedding will be a small, private ceremony, likely held in Udaipur, with only close family members present. However, the couple is planning to host grand receptions in Hyderabad and Mumbai later for friends and industry colleagues.
Both Vijay and Rashmika have reportedly taken a short break from their busy schedules for the wedding. Given Rashmika’s packed lineup, she is expected to return to work soon after the celebrations. For now, fans are simply waiting for official photos and confirmation from the couple themselves.
Pramod Shetty about Rashmika Mandanna’s marriage invitation pic.twitter.com/evh0Oge8g7
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