The Premise: Udaipur’s sun-kissed palaces are preparing for the ‘Wedding of the Year’. And February 26 is the day when Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are said to tie the knot in a grand wedding. But as the Pushpa star gears up for a new lease of life, fans are revisiting another engagement, one that had promised a ‘happily ever after’ but ended in silence and heartbreak.
The Feature:
Kirik Party was before the national anthem “ViRosh” swept across the country. The youngster who hit the industry in 2016. The youthful resource to the industry had made her first appearance in the year 2016 and was none other than Rashmika Mandanna. She was mentored and produced by Rakshit Shetty. The lead couple’s love story began off-screen, and they quickly fell madly in love while filming on set before a grand proposal in 2017.
At the time, the world was at Rashmika’s feet. The 21-year-old bride-to-be married Rakshit, a whopping 13 years older than her, in an extravagant bash that saw over 2,500 guests arrive. Their movie magic in common overshadowed their 13-year age difference. But the dream died in September 2018. The rings were returned; the wedding was called off.
The “Geetha Govindam” Factor
The exact time and reason for their alleged breakup remain widely speculated. During this time, Rashmika delivered a major hit with Geetha Govindam, which featured her alongside Vijay Deverakonda. Read more: Their on-screen chemistry not only set the box office on fire but also sparked rumours that changed the course of Rashmika’s personal life. They never officially confirmed what led to the end of Rash-Rak. But the buzz in Hyderabad and Bengaluru was that her growing proximity to Vijay brought it to a close.
“Compatibility isn’t just about love; it’s also working for me right now in my life.” “Sometimes two people are great, but their lines cross.” Industry Insider on the 2018 Split
Moving Forward with Grace
Despite the trolling Rashmika endured after the breakup, both she and Rakshit have chosen to maintain a dignified silence and not hold any ill will toward each other in public. And here we are, where Rakshit is reinventing Kannada cinema, and Rashmika is on the verge of a new dawn. And with her February 26 wedding date approaching, it appears the “National Crush” has finally found her groove.
Editor’s Note:
Celebrity relationships are under significant pressure, and Rashmika Mandanna’s story is a testament to the resilience one needs to muster in an industry where they’re always being watched. At Cinebuzz Times, we’d rather celebrate her transformation from an inexperienced debutante to a pan-India superstar who makes life-defining decisions. We hope the couple has a wonderful life together as they transition from co-stars to partners.