Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Vijay Deverakonda Reflects on Drinking, Heartbreak, Love and Marriage
Vijay Deverakonda spoke at an event for the film Romanchakam.
He was asked about an exciting moment in 2026.
Instead, he talked about his whole life.
He said he used to drink whiskey even when he had little money.
He also said that he had stopped drinking.
Vijay said he had fallen in love and experienced heartbreak.
He then said that he got married to Rashmika Mandanna.
He also said Rashmika was recovering at home after an injury.
Vijay Deverakonda attended Romanchakam’s pre-release event to support filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga.
He said life had been thrilling every year since he was born in 1989.
Vijay said he drank whiskey regardless of how much money he had before giving up alcohol.
He described experiencing love and heartbreak before saying he got married.
He said Rashmika Mandanna was recovering from a hip injury and enjoying time at home.
- Who
- Actor Vijay Deverakonda spoke at the event, while Rashmika Mandanna was discussed as his wife.
- What
- Vijay reflected on his life, including drinking, quitting alcohol, love, heartbreak and marriage.
- When
- The remarks were made at a 2026 promotional event; the article also says the wedding took place in February of that year.
- Where
- At Romanchakam’s pre-release or promotional event; the venue is not specified.
- Why
- He attended to support the film and filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who was associated with the production.
- Event
- Romanchakam pre-release and promotional event
- Speaker
- Vijay Deverakonda
- Birth year mentioned
- 1989
- Alcohol discussed
- Vijay said he drank Blenders Pride and Glenfiddich before giving up drinking.
- Life experiences
- He mentioned falling in love, heartbreak and marriage.
- Wedding
- The article says Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna held a Telugu wedding in the morning and a Kodava wedding in the evening in February.
- Rashmika’s health
- Vijay said Rashmika was recovering from a hip injury at home.
