On February 26, 2026, as Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna tied the knot in a dreamy Udaipur ceremony, Kantara director-star Rishab Shetty was elsewhere entirely — at a religious event in Mantralayam for the Sri Raghavendra Guruvaibhavotsava and the launch of his upcoming film Jai Hanuman. When the media asked him point-blank whether he had received a wedding invitation from Rashmika, Shetty simply said “Thank you” and walked away. No answer. No smile. Just a graceful exit that somehow said everything.
Rishab Shetty Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Wedding Date | February 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Udaipur, Rajasthan |
| Couple | Vijay Deverakonda & Rashmika Mandanna (VIROSH) |
| Wedding Time | 8:00 AM — Traditional Telugu ceremony |
| Rishab Shetty’s Connection | Directed Rashmika’s debut film Kirik Party (2016) |
| Rashmika’s Past Link | Was engaged to Rakshit Shetty (Rishab’s close friend) in 2017 |
| Engagement Called Off | 2018 |
| Rishab’s Reaction | Said “Thank you” and walked away when asked about invite |
| Rishab’s Upcoming Film | Jai Hanuman (sequel to HanuMan, directed by Prasanth Varma) |
Why The Guest List Question Has Everyone Talking
It’s not just about Rishab Shetty missing a party. The backstory here is what makes this so layered. Rashmika made her acting debut in Kirik Party (2016), directed by Rishab Shetty. Around the same time, she got engaged in 2017 — at just 21 — to the film’s lead actor Rakshit Shetty, who is a longtime close friend of Rishab’s. The engagement was called off in 2018, and the two worlds quietly drifted apart.
So when the VIROSH wedding rolled around, many naturally wondered: would Rishab be there? The answer, delivered with the politeness of a door being gently shut, was no.
Another mutual friend, Pramod Shetty, also confirmed he wasn’t on the guest list. The couple clearly wanted their ceremonies — limited to close family and industry insiders like Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Tharun Bhascker, and Rahul Ravindran — to stay in a very specific, personal circle. No nostalgia. No old chapters reopened. Just a new beginning.
For full VIROSH wedding coverage including the bridal saree reveal and varmala moments, check out TechnoSports Entertainment.
The reception is set for March 4, 2026, in Hyderabad — and yes, we’ll all be watching the guest list again. Meanwhile, Rishab Shetty continues building his own blockbuster chapter with Jai Hanuman. You can follow all South Indian celebrity and film updates on TechnoSports.
