# Rishab Shetty Was NOT Invited to the VIROSH Wedding — His Awkward Reaction Says It All

URL: https://technosports.co.in/rishab-shetty-was-not-invited-to-the/  
Published: 2026-02-27  
Updated: 2026-02-27  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

On February 26, 2026, as Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna tied the knot in a dreamy Udaipur ceremony, [Kantara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kantara_(film)) 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

![Rishab Shetty](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1940-1024x769.png)

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](https://technosports.co.in).

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](https://technosports.co.in).

## FAQs

### **Q: Why wasn’t Rishab Shetty invited to the Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda wedding?**

No official reason was given, but Rishab is a close friend of Rashmika’s ex-fiancé Rakshit Shetty, which likely explains his absence from the intimate, private ceremony.

### **Q: What was Rishab Shetty’s reaction to not being invited to the VIROSH wedding?**

 When asked by the press in Mantralayam, Rishab simply said “Thank you” and walked away without elaborating — a reaction that quickly went viral.