In response to the criticism about her relationship with Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna expressed her gratitude for supportive fans. She explained misunderstood comments from an interview, confirming their year-long dialogue about commitment, which didn’t require an extravagant proposal. Amidst mixed reactions, with some questioning Vijay’s silence, the couple has been together since their initial meeting in 2017 and wed in February 2026.