Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna explain why they kept their relationship private

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda shared insights into their relationship's privacy during a podcast. They emphasized that their romance was not meant for public consumption but was personal. Vijay mentioned feeling a dependency on Rashmika that made him realize he wanted to marry her. They tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on February 26, 2026, surrounded by family.