Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's matching photos fuel dating rumors further

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, the dynamic duo of the South Indian film industry, have set social media abuzz with their Diwali 2023 celebrations. While both stars posted their festive snapshots, fans couldn't help but notice uncanny similarities in their backgrounds, fueling speculations about a deeper connection between the two.

The charming Vijay Deverakonda took to X (formerly Twitter) to share joyous moments from his Diwali festivities. 

The actor shared a series of pictures featuring his parents, his brother Anand, and even their furry family member. With a caption that read, "Happy Diwali my loves," Vijay exuded warmth and happiness in the family celebration.

Simultaneously, Rashmika Mandanna, known for her grace and elegance, shared a stunning solo photo on her Instagram page, showcasing her in a beautiful saree from the Diwali 2023 celebrations. Her caption echoed Vijay's sentiment with a heartfelt, "Happy Diwali my loves."

Eagle-eyed fans quickly pointed out a shared detail between the photos—the similar wall design in the background. Social media erupted with comments, urging the duo to "make it official already."

While the actors have consistently maintained that they are good friends, their frequent appearances together and the subtle hints in their posts continue to fuel relationship rumours.

For the unversed, Vijay and Rashmika previously collaborated in the hit films 'Geetha Govindam' and 'Dear Comrade,' garnering a massive fan following for their on-screen and off-screen camaraderie.

Currently, Vijay Deverakonda is immersed in his upcoming projects, 'Family Star' and 'VD 12.' 

On the other hand, Rashmika Mandanna is gearing up for the release of 'Animal' alongside Ranbir Kapoor, hitting theatres on December 1, and has 'Rainbow' and 'Pushpa: The Rule' in the pipeline.