Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have long been surrounded by dating rumours, though neither has ever publicly confirmed their relationship. In 2024, both admitted to being in relationships but stopped short of revealing names. Now, fans are convinced the duo is exuding ‘newlywed vibes’ after several clips of them at the 43rd India Day Parade in New York surfaced online, showcasing their candid ‘moments’.
Rashmika-Vijay’s Viral 'Moments' from New York
On Sunday, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda appeared together at the 43rd India Day Parade in New York. Vijay sported a beige sherwani, while Rashmika looked stunning in a beige suit complemented with a heavy red dupatta. Pictures and videos of the rumoured couple instantly went viral, leaving fans gushing over their sparkling chemistry.
Can’t take our eyes off this duo 🫶🏻.
Vijju and Rushie in one frame is nothing but loveee ❤️🧿.
A proud moment for India#Virosh shine as Grand Marshals at the 43rd India Day Parade in NYC 🤍🌟.@iamRashmika @TheDeverakonda#VijayDeverakonda #RashmikaMandanna pic.twitter.com/eXle3Ocads— 🧸✧˖°🕯️ (@adorinrashmikaa) August 18, 2025
Walking Hand-in-Hand at India Day Parade
A viral clip from the parade featured the two, who were the Grand Marshals, walking through the streets of Manhattan hand-in-hand. However, the moment they noticed cameras, they quickly let go of each other’s hands and waved at the cheering fans who were waiting to see them.
Crying,smiling,screaming — THEY HELD HANDS😭💕@TheDeverakonda @iamRashmika you guys are giving straight-up husband-wife energy okayy!!🫣✨#VijayDeverakonda#RashmikaMandanna #Virosh pic.twitter.com/9HO37TYcC6
— eleven (@formylovesz) August 18, 2025
Other glimpses showed them standing close together while leading the parade. One picture captured them in deep conversation, while another showed the two gazing at each other with affection.
Them😍😍#VijayDeverakonda #RashmikaMandanna pic.twitter.com/TrExHXfwE3
— Anonymous (@__GirDhar) August 18, 2025
More Sweet Moments
In another sweet moment, Rashoo is seen slipping a chewing gum wrapper into Viju’s pocket.
These two giving off some serious newlywed energy. 😍 The chemistry is unreal ❤️☺️
— Rashmika Delhi Fans (@Rashmikadelhifc) August 18, 2025
They are giving major newly husband-wife vibes. Just saying.😉❤️#RashmikaMandanna ❤️#VijayDeverakonda ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0WsTeobHDZ
Meanwhile, yet another video showed the Pushpa actress playfully poking the Kingdom actor’s chest with a pen.
Aa paji enti Rashmika ki line demguthunadu 😭😭🤣🤣#VijayDeverakonda #RashmikaMandanna
— Nellore Pedda Reddy 🔥 (@PeddaReddy02) August 18, 2025
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Fans Can’t Stop Reacting to Rashoo-Viju’s Adorable Bond
These delightful moments of Rashoo and Viju have left fans overjoyed.
One fan gushed, “They already look married to me.” (sic)
"I shippp them more now :)
the look they gave us eachother as a married couple !!! @iamRashmika @TheDeverakonda," wrote another fan. (sic)
A third reaction read, “They honestly look damn cute together. I love their chemistry in films too. At first glance, I thought they had actually got married.” (sic)