Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda celebrated their wedding in a lavish ceremony in Udaipur on February 26. Following the nuptials, they hosted a reception in Hyderabad on March 4. Their festivities included a visit to Vijay’s hometown of Thummanpeta in the Mahbubnagar District of Telangana, where they performed the traditional Satyanarayana Vratam at their new residence.
Vijay’s uncle, producer Yash Rangineni, highlighted a more personal aspect of the celebrations. While the public focused on the couple’s glamorous wedding events, Yash shared touching images on social media. These portrayed Vijay paying respects at the graves of his late maternal grandparents, demonstrating a grounded side of the actor. He emphasized the importance of humility, noting, “The world sees the flamboyance. I see the humility — the side I cherish most.”
In his posts, Yash remarked on Vijay’s commitment to family values. He shared photos of Vijay bowing at the gravesite, accompanied by Rashmika, his brother Anand Deverakonda, and their mother, Madhavi. The images reflect the couple’s deep familial connections and the respect they hold for their heritage.
The couple’s engagement took place in October during a small ceremony in Hyderabad, and although rumors circulated regarding their wedding plans, they maintained a sense of privacy until just days before the event. With affectionately dubbed “the wedding of Virosh” by fans, they kicked off their celebrations with a lively pool party and a series of traditional events, including haldi, sangeet, and mehendi.
After their wedding ceremony, Rashmika and Vijay made a sweet gesture towards the paparazzi and media by distributing sweets. They announced plans for food trucks to travel to various cities, sharing treats to celebrate their union, and expressed their commitment to community service by organizing an annadanam, a tradition of food donation. Following the Satyanarayana Vratam in Thummanpeta, the couple treated local villagers to lunch, allowing them a moment of connection with the newlyweds.
In Hyderabad, their reception welcomed numerous celebrities from the film industry. The couple received congratulatory messages from notable figures, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, illustrating the widespread celebration of their union.