National crush Rashmika Mandanna plays the female lead in Pushpa 2, directed by Sukumar and starring Allu Arjun. With the movie just ten days away from release, the team has been busy with promotions. Recently, the team organized an item song release event in Chennai, attended by Bunny, Rashmika, Sreeleela, and others. During this event, Rashmika’s comments stole the spotlight. Her indirect statements about her relationship and marriage with Vijay Deverakonda have sparked discussions online.
What Did Rashmika Say?
For some time, rumors have been rife about Rashmika Mandanna being in love with Tollywood star Vijay Deverakonda. Despite both insisting they are “just friends,” fans have never been convinced. During the Pushpa 2 event in Chennai, Rashmika seemingly confirmed their love indirectly. When asked questions about love and marriage, Rashmika answered candidly.
When the host asked, “Do you prefer a chocolate boy or a rowdy boy?” Rashmika replied, “I like a mix of both.” On being asked if she would marry someone from the film industry or outside it, she said, “This is something everyone already knows,” with a smile. These statements have fueled speculation among netizens that Rashmika is deeply in love with Vijay and is hinting at marriage.
Caught Together Again
Hints from the Past
Rashmika Mandanna’s earlier comments at the pre-release event of Gam Gam Ganesha, starring Vijay’s brother Anand Deverakonda, also sparked rumors. When Anand asked her questions during the event, he showed photos of Rashmika’s pet dog alongside Vijay’s pet dog and asked which was her favorite. Rashmika replied, “Ara (my pet dog) is my first baby, and Smart (Vijay’s pet dog) is my second baby.” When Anand teased her further by asking who her favorite co-star was, Rashmika jokingly said, “You’re my family; how can you put me on the spot like this?” When fans started chanting “Rowdy, Rowdy,” Rashmika smiled and indirectly acknowledged Vijay as her favorite.
Vijay Admits to Dating
In a recent promotion for his music album Saahiba, Vijay Deverakonda made intriguing comments about his relationship status. He revealed he is not single and is dating a co-star. These remarks added fuel to the ongoing speculation about his relationship with Rashmika. Meanwhile, Vijay is currently working on VD12, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. After completing this project, he is set to start a new film with Rahul Sankrityan under Mythri Movie Makers. Rashmika is busy with the release of Pushpa: The Rule, which is scheduled to hit screens on December 5.
