Rashmika Mandanna opens up about love and ideal partner as The Girlfriend hits theatres amid wedding buzz with Vijay Deverakonda, 'I will take a bullet for him any day'

As Rashmika Mandanna’s much-awaited film The Girlfriend releases in theatres today, the actress took a moment to connect with her fans and share her heartfelt thoughts on love, relationships, and the kind of person she envisions spending her life with.

Rashmika on her idea of love

During a recent fan interaction, Rashmika spoke candidly about what she seeks in a life partner. “My type is honestly someone who is capable of understanding at a deep level. I am not talking in the generic sense. It is an understanding of life from his own perspective. How does he perceive certain situations? I want someone who is open to understanding. Someone who is genuinely nice and someone who can fight a war with me, or for me.

If there is war against me tomorrow, I know that man will fight with me. I will do the same. I will take a bullet for him any day. That is my kind of person,” she shared.

Rashmika and Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding buzz grows stronger

While Rashmika’s film promotions are in full swing, her personal life continues to make headlines. Reports suggest that she and actor Vijay Deverakonda are planning a grand yet intimate wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on February 26, 2026. The couple reportedly got engaged privately on October 3, 2025, at Vijay’s Hyderabad residence, in the presence of close family and friends.

Though neither Rashmika nor Vijay has officially confirmed the engagement, subtle hints from their teams — and their own public statements — have kept fans intrigued. During a recent promotional event for her Bollywood release Thamma, Rashmika was asked about her engagement and replied, “Everyone is aware about it,” sparking excitement and speculation across social media.According to reports, the couple is indeed planning to wed next year, and preparations for the February ceremony have already begun.

Reports indicate that the wedding will blend South Indian and Rajasthani traditions, reflecting both stars’ cultural backgrounds and their stature in the film industry.

From reel to real: Rashmika and Vijay’s journey

Rashmika and Vijay first met on the sets of their 2018 blockbuster Geetha Govindam, followed by their emotionally charged second collaboration Dear Comrade (2019). Their undeniable on-screen chemistry soon led to real-life dating rumours that have persisted over the years.In October, speculation about their engagement intensified when Rashmika appeared in a video with her pet dog, Aura, sporting a sparkling diamond ring. Around the same time, Vijay was spotted wearing a similar ring during a visit to the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Maha Samadhi in Andhra Pradesh — adding fuel to the rumours.Before her relationship with Vijay, Rashmika was briefly engaged to Kannada actor Rakshit Shetty in 2017, but the two parted ways the following year.