- Sangeet featured unseen romantic photos of the couple displayed across the venue.
- Vijay’s mother delivered an emotional speech during a surprise family performance.
- Haldi and mehendi ceremonies followed with guests dressed in yellow.
- Several South Indian film stars attended the celebrations in Udaipur.
- The couple will host a Hyderabad reception for industry friends in March.
Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are officially tying the knot on February 26 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, surrounded by close friends and family. The couple’s wedding festivities began earlier this week, and glimpses from their sangeet ceremony have already taken social media by storm.
Held Tuesday evening, the sangeet set the tone for a deeply personal and emotional celebration. The venue was adorned with bright lights, fresh flowers, and what fans quickly noticed, dozens of previously unseen romantic photographs of the couple from throughout their relationship. The intimate display left fans swooning after images leaked online.
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Social media platforms lit up with reactions. “Countless beautiful pictures,” one fan wrote while sharing snapshots from the décor. Others called the images “too sweet” and flooded posts with heart emojis, urging the couple to release the original photographs publicly.
A particularly touching moment from the evening came during a surprise family performance. In a video that went viral, Vijay’s mother, Madhavi, is heard delivering an emotional message: “Hello friends. I dedicate this beautiful surprise performance to my darlings, bangaram Vijay, Rushee. We love you.” While the performers were not clearly visible, fans speculated that close family members were behind the tribute. Many online described the speech as heartfelt and deeply moving.
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The celebrations began with what insiders referred to as the “Virosh Premier League” a playful pre-wedding event referencing the couple’s popular fan-given nickname, “Virosh.” Following the sangeet, the haldi and mehendi ceremonies took place Wednesday, with guests dressed in shades of yellow for the traditional turmeric ritual. Stylist Shravya Varma shared a group photo from the haldi ceremony featuring director-actor Tharun Bhascker, actor Eesha Rebba, and other guests dressed in coordinated yellow outfits.
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The wedding itself is scheduled for 8 a.m. on February 26. Several prominent figures from the South Indian film industry have already arrived in Udaipur to attend, including filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, actress Ashika Ranganath, and actor Rahul Ravindran. Although Indian prime Minister Narendra Modi was unable to attend, he reportedly sent his best wishes to the couple.
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Rashmika and Vijay’s love story dates back to their collaborations on the films Geetha Govindam (2018) and Dear Comrade (2019). While fans speculated about their relationship for years, the pair kept their romance private. They became engaged in October last year but only officially confirmed their relationship days before departing for Udaipur this week.
After their wedding, the couple plans to host a grand reception in Hyderabad in March for friends and colleagues from the film industry.
As wedding festivities continue, fans eagerly await official photos from what has already become one of the most talked-about celebrity weddings of the year.
