The romantic drama The Girlfriend, directed by Rahul Ravindran and starring Rashmika Mandanna alongside Dheekshith Shetty, has emerged as a major hit. Produced by veteran filmmaker Allu Aravind under the Geetha Arts banner, the film has been widely appreciated for its emotional depth and Rashmika’s powerful performance. Audiences and critics alike have praised the actress for delivering one of her finest roles to date.
To mark the film’s success, the production team hosted a grand success meet in Hyderabad, which saw the attendance of popular actor Vijay Deverakonda. The event, filled with cheer and celebrations, quickly became the talk of the town when Vijay publicly kissed Rashmika on her hand, leaving fans in awe. Their affectionate gesture added fuel to the ongoing rumors about their relationship, which have been making rounds on social media for months.
Vijay really said ‘she’s my girl’ without saying a word 😭❤️ that hand kiss spoke everything… they’re straight out of a fairytale 🧿✨#VijayDeverakonda #RashmikaMandanna #Virosh pic.twitter.com/cd6mfDLpPt
— Lilly ✨ (@therwdygirl) November 12, 2025
Videos from the event have gone viral, with fans speculating that the duo may soon make their relationship official. Some even claim that Vijay and Rashmika are already engaged, though neither has confirmed the reports. While both stars have maintained silence, their chemistry and frequent public appearances continue to keep fans guessing about their relationship status.