A single piece of jewelry on actress Rashmika Mandanna’s finger has sent social media into a frenzy, sparking widespread speculation about her engagement to rumored boyfriend Vijay Deverakonda. The speculation began when the actress was spotted arriving in Dubai to attend the SIIMA Awards 2025.
Paparazzi videos captured Rashmika at the airport, dressed in casual attire, with a simple gold band visible on her third finger. A Redditor quickly posted the images online, leading to a wave of comments and viral posts from fans convinced that the two stars were set to get married. Comments like “Now she will be THE Rashmika Deverakonda” and “Rashmika Deverakonda?” dominated the threads, reflecting the excitement among their followers.
However, a closer look at her later appearance at the SIIMA awards red carpet tells a different story. While posing for photos and interacting with fans in a saree, the same ring was clearly visible on her little finger, not her third. This detail quickly put a damper on the engagement rumors, with many online observers pointing out that the ring did not appear to be a traditional engagement ring.
A History of Rumored Romance
The public’s fascination with the two actors’ relationship is not new. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna first starred together in the 2018 hit film Geetha Govindam, and their on-screen chemistry fueled initial dating rumors. They collaborated again in the 2019 film Dear Comrade, further solidifying their status as a fan-favorite on-screen pair.
For years, fans have been playing detective, often decoding the actors’ social media posts and finding similarities in their vacation photos, suggesting they travel together. Both actors have often hinted at being in relationships in separate interviews, without ever publicly naming each other.
On the professional front, Vijay Deverakonda was last seen in Gowtam Tinnanuri’s Kingdom and is set to star in a new period film by Rahul Sankrithyan. Rashmika Mandanna was last seen in Kuberaa, which was a box office success, and her upcoming projects include The Girlfriend and Thama.