'As Rashmika Mandanna walked toward Vijay Deverakonda waited with his back…,' reveals Kalyani Priyadarshan

On February 26, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda celebrated their marriage in a private ceremony in Udaipur. The wedding was attended by a select group of guests, including family, relatives, and close friends from the film industry. Among the attendees was actress Kalyani Priyadarshan, known for her role in "Lokah: Chapter 1 Chandra," who shared her joy on Instagram, describing the event as a privilege to witness.

Kalyani shares wedding pics

Kalyani shared the wedding pictures Rashmika posted on her Instagram Stories. In her heartfelt caption, Kalyani wrote: Today I watched the kindest girl marry her best friend in the most breathtaking setting. As she walked toward him, and he sat there waiting with his back turned, you could feel the weight of every step she took. Those slow steady breaths and welled up eyes said everything.

She added, What a privilege to witness a love built with effort, respect and deep friendship at its core. Congratulations to my dearest Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda (white heart emoticon). May this be the most beautiful beginning.

About Vijay and Rashmika’s relationship

Vijay and Rashmika's relationship began during their collaborations in the 2018 film "Geetha Govindam" and the 2019 film "Dear Comrade." Although rumors of their relationship surfaced in 2022, they remained private about it. They got engaged in a private ceremony in Hyderabad in October 2025, attended only by close family and friends. The couple officially confirmed their relationship and marriage last Sunday.

Rashmika’s heartfelt post for Vijay

After their wedding on Thursday morning, Vijay and Rashmika took to Instagram to post pictures from the wedding ceremony. “Introducing to you now “My Husband”! Mr. Vijay Deverakonda!! The man who taught me what true love feels like, The man who showed me what being in peace feels like! wrote Rashmika.

She added, The man who taught me what true love feels like, The man who showed me what being in peace feels like! The man who told me everyday that dreaming big was absolutely ok and constantly telling me I was capable of achieving something much more than what I could possibly think I ever could! The man who’s never stopped me from dancing like no one’s watching.. the man who showed me travelling with friends is the best thing ever, and trust me I could write a book on this man!

I’ve become the woman I have always dreamt of being, because you made her who she is today! I’ve truly been blessed! Vijju I am always short of words to describe the feelings I have for you!! I’ve always told you that!! But you know suddenly all of my achievements, struggles, happiness, sadness, joy, life - everything just makes a lot more sense now - it is because I have you - witnessing it all.. being the biggest part of it all! I am so so so so soooo excited to becoming your wife! to be your wife! To be called your wife!! it’s full party time now!! Let’s have the bestestest life ever together! I love you! she concluded.

Vijay's subsequent post was equally emotional and deeply intimate: “One day, I missed her. Missed her in a way that made me feel like my day would’ve been better if she were around. Like my meals would’ve felt more wholesome if she were sitting across from me. Like my workouts would’ve been more fun and less of a punishment if she were doing them with me. Like I needed her - just to feel that sense of home and calm, no matter where I was. So, I made my best friend… my wife. 😀??26.02.2026.”

Other atendees

Besides Kalyani, the wedding was attended by Tharun Bhascker, Rahul Ravindran, Eesha Rebba, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Ashika Ranganath, Shravya Varma, and others.