Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Rashmika Mandanna Calls Vijay Deverakonda Her Lifelong Crush
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are a married couple who are also acting together in a new movie.
Rashmika shared part of one of the movie’s songs online.
She wrote that she still has a crush on Vijay.
Vijay answered with a loving message saying he has her for life.
Their movie is called Ranabaali.
Vijay plays a warrior named Ranabaali, and Rashmika plays his wife, Jayamma.
The story takes place in South India during the Great Famine of the 1870s.
The movie is about courage, survival, and resisting colonial oppression.
It is planned for release in theaters on October 16, 2026.
Rashmika Mandanna shared a clip from Ranabaali song Endhayya Saami on Instagram Stories.
She wrote that she still cannot stop “crushing” on Vijay Deverakonda, despite calling him hers.
Vijay replied that he is blessed and has Rashmika “for life.”
Ranabaali marks the couple’s first on-screen appearance after their marriage, according to the article.
Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the historical film is scheduled for theatrical release on October 16, 2026.
- Who
- Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, along with director Rahul Sankrityan and the Ranabaali cast.
- What
- Rashmika and Vijay exchanged affectionate messages while promoting their film Ranabaali and its song Endhayya Saami.
- When
- The film is scheduled to release on October 16, 2026; the article does not specify when the Instagram exchange occurred.
- Where
- The film is set in 1870s South India, while the social-media exchange was shared on Instagram.
- Why
- Rashmika shared the song clip and note as part of promotion for Ranabaali.
- Film
- Ranabaali
- Release date
- October 16, 2026
- Song
- Endhayya Saami
- Director
- Rahul Sankrityan
- Production company
- Mythri Movie Makers
- Vijay’s role
- Ranabaali, a rebellious warrior
- Rashmika’s role
- Jayamma, Ranabaali’s wife and companion
- Historical setting
- The Great Famine of 1876–78 in South India