Tollywood heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda, who turned 36 on Friday, May 9th, has received a heartwarming birthday wish from his rumoured girlfriend and co-star, Rashmika Mandanna. The actress took to her Instagram Stories to share a candid picture of Vijay, sporting a heavy beard and a charming smile, adorned with a traditional red ‘tika’ on his forehead.
Calling him by his affectionate nickname, Rashmika wrote, “I am super late yet again but rumoured girlfriend and co-star, Rashmika Mandanna,” followed by a white heart and a flower emoji. In another slide, she penned a more heartfelt message: “I hope your days are filled with all the blessings and love, joy, health, wealth, peace, and everything else.”
Vijay, known for his down-to-earth persona, was quick to respond to Rashmika’s sweet gesture. He reposted her story on his own Instagram, adding a reply that has fans swooning: “Cutest ❤️ May all your wishes and blessings come true!”
This adorable exchange has once again ignited the long-standing rumours of a romantic relationship between the two popular actors. Despite being spotted together on numerous occasions and their undeniable on-screen chemistry in films like ‘Geetha Govindam’ and ‘Dear Comrade’, Vijay and Rashmika have neither confirmed nor denied their relationship, often maintaining that they are just close friends.
However, eagle-eyed fans often find clues in their social media activities. Just last month, when Rashmika celebrated her 29th birthday in Oman, many noticed striking similarities in the backgrounds of their respective vacation pictures, leading to speculation that they might have celebrated together.
On the professional front, Vijay Deverakonda marked his birthday by offering a treat to his fans, unveiling the first look posters of his upcoming projects, ‘Kingdom’, ‘VD14’, and ‘SVC59’. Meanwhile, Rashmika has a busy slate of films lined up, including ‘Kuberaa’, ‘The Girlfriend’, ‘Thama’, and ‘Rainbow’.
The endearing social media interaction between Vijay and Rashmika has undoubtedly brought a smile to their fans’ faces, further fueling the speculation and admiration for their off-screen bond. While they continue to keep their personal lives private, their sweet exchanges like this one keep the rumour mill buzzing and their fans hoping for an official confirmation someday.