Sorry Boys, After Vijay Deverakonda, Your Basic Wedding Look Isn’t Enough!

There’s something quietly predictable about celebrity grooms. For years now, we’ve watched the biggest Bollywood names step into their wedding functions dressed in soft ivories, muted pastels, and safe silhouettes, elegant, yes, but rarely memorable. Think of the charm of Ranbir Kapoor, the effortless appeal of Vicky Kaushal, or the polished presence of Sidharth Malhotra, all undeniably stylish, yet playing it safe when it came to their big day wardrobes.

And then came Vijay Deverakonda, not just dressed as a groom, but styled like a statement. His wedding to Rashmika Mandanna in February 2026 didn’t just give us couple goals; it gave Indian menswear a long-overdue moment of reinvention. Because Vijay didn’t settle for being a “background aesthetic” next to the bride, he showed up as a fully realised fashion narrative.

It started subtly, at the haldi. Instead of going overboard, Vijay chose restraint, but made it count. In a cream kurta with delicate tonal embroidery by Anamika Khanna, he leaned into quiet luxury. The look felt sunlit and easy, paired with tan footwear that kept things grounded. It was simple, but not lazy. Clean, but never basic. Even here, the intention was visible.

Then came the pradhanam and mehendi, where things took a more rooted turn. In a look by Karan Torani, Vijay tapped into Hyderabad’s cultural memory. The indigo veshti, relaxed kurta, and a sharply structured jacket told a story literally. Tiny embroidered motifs of parrots, elephants, and temple-inspired designs turned the outfit into wearable art. Add to that a kamarbandh and a statement necklace, and suddenly, the groom wasn’t just dressed well, he was dressed with meaning.

But if there was one night where Vijay truly broke the mould, it had to be the sangeet. Dressed by Falguni Shane Peacock, he stepped into full-blown drama. A midnight blue velvet bandhgala, rich with silver zari work and bold dragon motifs, set the tone. And just when you thought it couldn’t get more theatrical, he added a powder blue silk cape. Yes, a cape. It was fearless, a little theatrical, and completely unforgettable. The emerald necklace and that subtle “R” brooch tied it back to Rashmika, proving you can be extravagant and personal at the same time.

By the time the wedding ceremony arrived, Vijay had fully committed to his vision, heritage, maximalism, and unapologetic tradition.

Back in an Anamika Khanna creation, he wore an ivory dhoti paired with a striking vermillion angavastram woven with intricate motifs inspired by nature and temple architecture. But it was the jewellery that truly shifted the conversation. Heavy temple gold, from waist belts to armbands, cuffs, and even anklets, gave the look a royal, almost archival feel.

And then came the detail no one saw coming, alta on his fingertips and feet. Traditionally reserved for brides, this single choice challenged years of rigid gender styling in weddings. It wasn’t loud, but it was powerful. It said: tradition can evolve, and masculinity doesn’t have to be boxed in.

What really sets Vijay apart is that none of this felt like costume. There was effort, yes, but also ease. Every look felt lived-in, like an extension of his personality rather than a curated image.

In contrast, many celebrity grooms before him leaned into being “safe” coordinated with their brides, looking polished, but rarely pushing boundaries. Vijay flipped that idea. He didn’t match Rashmika in the obvious sense; instead, he created a visual dialogue. A red angavastram echoing her saree border, bold silhouettes balancing her grace, it was coordination with character. And that’s where he wins.

Because in a sea of pastel sherwanis and predictable styling, Vijay Deverakonda reminded everyone that Indian grooms have a rich, layered fashion history to draw from. That jewellery isn’t just for brides. That colour, texture, and storytelling belong to men too. More than anything, he made dressing up look exciting again.

If anything, this wedding leaves us with one clear takeaway that the modern Indian groom doesn’t need to play it safe anymore. And honestly, after this, why would he want to?

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