Vijay Deverakonda has addressed the engagement ring speculation surrounding Rashmika Mandanna, explaining why a piece of jewellery she wore during a film shoot was mistaken for the ring he had chosen for her. During their appearance on Koffee With Karan 9, the actors opened up about their relationship, the road to marriage and the proposal Vijay eventually planned for Rashmika.
The actor made it clear that the ring seen in an earlier social media video was not the one he had bought for her. He also revealed the rings he actually chose, explaining that their design reflected his personal taste.
“I am really annoyed by the fact that people showed some ring that was on her hands for some shoot and said that’s an engagement ring. I am not annoyed by things, but if they thought that’s a ring I would buy it insults me. So these are the rings,” Vijay said.
He then explained his choice while Rashmika showed the jewellery on camera. “These are the rings that I got her because this is my style,” he added.
How Rashmika Mandanna’s Ring Sparked Engagement Rumours
The speculation gathered attention in October 2025, when Rashmika shared an Instagram video featuring her pet dog, Aura. In the caption, the actor spoke enthusiastically about a song she had heard while shooting for a film and joked about her dog enjoying the music with her.
However, some viewers noticed a diamond ring on her hand. The jewellery prompted speculation that Rashmika and Vijay had secretly become engaged, even though she had not announced an engagement in the post.
Her caption read: “This was the first song I heard from the film while shooting, and still… I’m in LOVE with this songgg. Also can we talk about Aura vibing with meee? Imagine she knew that the girl on the screen is me.. she would be so confused! I wish she could talk ya! or rather sing this song!!”
The ring became a talking point online, but Vijay’s latest comments clarify that the jewellery seen in that video was not the ring he had chosen for Rashmika.
Why Vijay Deverakonda Took Time to Commit to Marriage
The conversation also explored why Vijay needed more time before deciding to marry Rashmika. She recalled that she was ready when the subject first came up, while Vijay wanted to understand how their relationship would hold up through the pressures of work and life.
“I was like, ‘I’m ready. I want to get married,’” Rashmika said.
Vijay responded with a light-hearted observation: “Women always know much earlier. They are more mature and smarter.”
Explaining his hesitation, the actor said he wanted to test the relationship through difficult periods, emotional ups and downs and the demands of their careers. He wanted to be certain that marriage remained the right decision even when life became challenging.
“I was testing myself. I was testing the relationship,” he said.
He added that he considered whether they would still want marriage through periods when one of them felt overwhelmed by work or struggled emotionally. “Through all of it, if marriage still feels so important, then we should do it,” Vijay explained.
Rashmika Asked Vijay About Marriage Every Day for a Year
Rashmika also revealed how persistent she had been about the subject, saying she asked Vijay about marriage every day for a year. Vijay acknowledged that his hesitation was connected to his own emotional vulnerability.
“I am a really sensitive guy even though I have this rough exterior. And I know that I hurt immensely, so I think that fear makes me protect myself a lot, which, unfortunately, she had to deal with, but now it’s beautiful,” he said.
Rashmika, meanwhile, described herself simply as “a full romantic”. The exchange offered a glimpse into the different ways the two actors approached commitment: Rashmika was ready to take the next step, while Vijay needed time to work through his fears.
Vijay Deverakonda Reveals How He Proposed to Rashmika in Udaipur
Vijay also shared the story behind his proposal. He had initially considered asking Rashmika to marry him during a December trip to Italy, but the plan did not work out as he had hoped because he could not find a ring that felt right.
He explained that he did not want Rashmika to miss out on having a proposal story simply because elaborate romantic gestures were not naturally his style.
The actor eventually proposed during the couple’s wedding celebrations in Udaipur in February 2026. After the sangeet, he asked their friends to gather before going down on one knee. He wanted the moment to be shared with people close to them and to give Rashmika the romantic experience she had hoped for.
Vijay and Rashmika married in a private ceremony in Udaipur on February 26, 2026. Their wedding marked a new chapter in a relationship they had largely kept private for years.
Vijay and Rashmika to Share the Screen in Ranabaali
The couple will also appear together in Ranabaali, the period action drama directed by Rahul Sankrityan. The film features Vijay as Ranabaali and Rashmika as Jayamma.
Their latest interview gives fans a more personal look at the relationship behind their on-screen pairing. While the ring speculation began with a fleeting detail in a social media video, Vijay’s comments have now clarified which jewellery he actually chose for Rashmika and shared the story behind their proposal.
FAQs
1. What did Vijay Deverakonda say about Rashmika Mandanna’s engagement ring?
Vijay said the ring Rashmika wore during a film shoot was not the one he had bought for her. He also said the assumption that he would choose that ring “insults” him.
2. How did Rashmika Mandanna’s engagement ring rumours begin?
Speculation grew after Rashmika shared an Instagram video featuring her dog, Aura, in October 2025. Viewers noticed a ring on her hand and began discussing whether the couple had secretly become engaged.
3. Why did Vijay Deverakonda take time to decide on marriage?
Vijay explained that he wanted to understand how their relationship would handle career pressures, emotional challenges and difficult periods before committing to marriage.
4. When did Vijay Deverakonda propose to Rashmika Mandanna?
Vijay said he proposed during their wedding celebrations in Udaipur in February 2026, after initially considering a proposal during a trip to Italy.
