The rumored relationship between Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna is once again on the lips of fans and media. Even though neither of the actors have ever confirmed their relationship, this increasing closeness and sighting of the duo only serves the gossip mill—especially where Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil cinema is concerned.
They’ve even snapped photographs on the same vacation, flown into the airport only minutes apart, and have been seen traveling together (and sometimes in the same car). And so far, neither actor has done anything official to say they are in a relationship; using their subtle movements and online actions, there is more to them than a friendship.
The recent fuel was provided by Rashmika’s latest social media update. She released the first-look poster of her new film “Mysaa”, where she looks intense and powerful in her avatar. The poster went viral instantly, with fans and other celebrities complimenting her new daring look in their appreciative messages.
Among those who responded was Vijay Deverakonda, who posted the poster in his Instagram story and complimented the film, indicating that it seems promising. Rashmika’s response to his post, however, is what really caught everyone’s attention. Posting warmly, she said, “Vijju… I promise to make you proud with this one.”
The use of the endearment nickname “Vijju” provoked new controversy on the internet. Both fans and commentators did not hesitate to notice that such intimate nicknames are not used in public except when there is a close bond. The reaction has made many conclude that Rashmika and Vijay’s relationship transcends friendship.
Even after several public professed announcements being “just friends,” their natural relationships, and their social media interactions transcend any friendship. Whether a closely guarded secret or simply a great friendship is an unknown, but what does remain is that Vijay and Rashmika remain one of the most talked about couples in the South Indian film industry.
