All the Pictures Rashmika Mandanna Clicked of Vijay Deverakonda — From 2020 to Their 2026 Marriage

Long before the world knew them as VIROSH. Long before Udaipur. Long before the garlands, the varmala, and the tears that millions watched online — Rashmika Mandanna was quietly clicking pictures of a man she was clearly very much in love with. Now, with the couple officially married since February 26, 2026, fans have gone back through years of Rashmika’s social media — particularly her beloved “Dear Diary” series — and found something beautiful hidden in plain sight. Vijay Deverakonda was always there. She just never told us who she was photographing.

Where It All Began

Rashmika and Vijay’s story began on the sets of Geetha Govindam (2018) and Dear Comrade (2019). Two films, two lead roles, and what appeared to be a whole lot of unspoken chemistry that fans picked up on immediately. The fan nickname VIROSH — a combination of Vijay and Rashmika — was coined by their fanbase years before the couple themselves even acknowledged it publicly.

The couple had been dating for nearly eight years but never openly acknowledged their relationship in public, choosing instead to let moments — many of them caught on Rashmika’s own camera — speak quietly on their behalf.

The Couple at a Glance

The “Dear Diary” Secret

Rashmika Mandanna is well known for her “Dear Diary” series on Instagram — a running collection of candid, personal photographs that she used to document everyday moments, meals, travels, and the people closest to her. What fans have now pieced together, looking back across six years of posts, is that several of those everyday moments quietly featured the man who would eventually become her husband.

A photo of Vijay and Rashmika enjoying a lunch date went viral on social media, with Vijay seen eating while Rashmika, seated across from him, had her back to the camera. Another close-up shot showed Rashmika enjoying dessert.

The photo was originally shared by Rashmika on her Instagram in August as part of her “Dear Diary” series, with the caption, “Sweet treats — describes a major part of my life.” This suggests the photo was not recent when it resurfaced but had been hiding in plain sight for years.

It is this kind of quiet, almost private documentation that now reads entirely differently with hindsight — a woman lovingly photographing someone she cared about deeply, years before the world found out why.

The Photos — Year by Year

When Did the World Actually Find Out?

Though dating rumours had swirled for years, they only confirmed their relationship publicly after their Maldives vacation in January 2023.

Rumours about Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna dating had been ongoing for years, resurfacing after Vijay revealed in an interview that he is “not single.”

Vijay also hinted at having dated a co-star but did not name anyone, fuelling more rumours. Fans were convinced the mystery co-star was Rashmika.

Still, even after all of that, the couple maintained a studied silence — letting the world speculate while they quietly lived their relationship, captured frame by frame on Rashmika’s camera roll.

The Wedding — VIROSH Becomes Official

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda officially confirmed their wedding on social media, calling it “The Wedding of VIROSH.”

In an Instagram Stories post, the couple wrote: “Our Dearest loves, Before we made any plans, before we chose anything for ourselves — you were already there. With so much love, you gave us a name. You called us ‘VIROSH’. So today — with full hearts, we name our coming together in your honour. We would like to name it: ‘The Wedding of VIROSH’.”

The wedding featured two ceremonies on the same day: a morning Telugu Hindu wedding, honouring Vijay’s cultural roots, and an evening Kodava ceremony.

Both Rashmika and Vijay got teary-eyed during the varmala ceremony at the wedding.

Vijay Deverakonda personally handled flight tickets for over 50 friends and family members.

Vijay Deverakonda’s younger brother Anand took to his official handles and dropped special pictures with his anna and vadina, with a heartfelt message, writing: “I’ve gained the most positive and compassionate Vadina.”

The Wedding — Key Details

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