Rashmika Mandanna’s Viral Reaction to Vijay Deverakonda’s
Hyderabad/Los Angeles, December 23, 2025 – The global Indian diaspora is buzzing with excitement as Rashmika Mandanna showered praise on her rumoured boyfriend Vijay Deverakonda after he dropped the explosive title promo for his upcoming film Rowdy Janardhana. The National Crush's heartfelt reaction has sent Vijay-Rashmika fans – from the US to the UK, Australia to the Gulf – into a complete meltdown!
Vijay shared the intense first-look promo on Instagram yesterday, captioning it: “The Biography of a Wounded man. in 1 year. #RowdyJanardhana December 2026”. The gritty glimpse shows Vijay in a never-seen-before raw avatar – shirtless, bloodied, long hair, thick moustache, wielding a machete in a lungi. The high-octane action and dark rural vibe have already set social media on fire.
Rashmika wasted no time in showing her support. She quoted the post on X with an enthusiastic “Let’s go! Lets go! Let’s goooo!! @TheDeverakonda”. On her Instagram Stories, she went all out: “You Rowdy fellow!!! Such mental stuff this isss! What visuals! What music! Such vibe! What an actor! 
You boys are crazy and I love it! @keerthysureshofficial all the bestest for this one you cutie!”
Lead actress Keerthy Suresh replied sweetly: “Thank you so much dear.”
Directed by Ravi Kiran Kola and produced by Dil Raju, Rowdy Janardhana is shaping up as a rustic action drama. The cast reportedly includes Vivek Oberoi, Krithi Shetty, and others alongside Keerthy. The film is slated for a grand theatrical release in December 2026.
For NRIs who grew up watching Telugu cinema and still follow every update from back home, this Vijay-Rashmika moment feels extra special. The duo – who delivered blockbusters like Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade – have long been rumoured to be dating, with engagement whispers doing the rounds. Rashmika’s public cheerleading has only fuelled the excitement further!
Fans across the diaspora are flooding timelines with comments like “Vijay-Rashmika forever” and “When is the wedding announcement coming?” Their off-screen chemistry continues to win hearts worldwide.
What do you think – will Rowdy Janardhana be Vijay’s biggest hit yet? And how soon will we get official news on this favourite rumoured couple?
