Rashmika Mandanna once again showed her strong support for Vijay Deverakonda after the actor unveiled the intense first look and title announcement video of his upcoming film Rowdy Janardhan. Directed by Ravi Kiran Kola, the film’s intense scenes immediately attracted attention, but it was Rashmika’s enthusiastic reaction that increased the buzz and generated major engagement online.
Soon after Vijay Deverakonda shared the first look, Rashmika Mandanna reposted the video on her Instagram Stories and praised the team. In her caption she wrote, “You guys are crazy!!! Such mental stuff! What visuals! What music! Such vibrancy! What actors! @storytellerkola @TheDeverakonda you guys are crazy and I love it! @keerthysureshofficial wishing you all the best for this sweet girl!”
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The first look of Rowdy Janardhanan presents Vijay Deverakonda in a raw and unfamiliar avatar. Shirtless, covered in blood, and sporting curly hair with a bushy moustache, the actor is seen in violent action sequences, hinting towards a dark and intense story. Vijay described the film as “a biography of a wounded man” and confirmed that the film is scheduled for release in December 2026. Keerthy Suresh plays the lead role.
On the professional front, Rowdy Janardhanan is another major Telugu project for Vijay after the box office success of Kingdom, which helped him gain momentum after Hindi debut Liger. Both Kingdom and Rashmika’s recent film The Girlfriend are currently streaming on Netflix.
This is why Rashmika and Vijay’s bond keeps fans talking
Beyond films, there is interest in the personal life of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda. The actors have been linked since Geetha Govindam (2018) and Dear Comrade (2019) and have often been spotted together at events and holidays. In August, they jointly led the 43rd India Day Parade in New York and participated in India Beyond Borders.
Reports say that Vijay’s team has confirmed the couple’s engagement, which reportedly took place in Hyderabad in October. His team also shared that the two are expected to get married in February 2026, although neither actor has made a public announcement. Addressing the rumours, Rashmika recently told The Hollywood Reporter India, “I wouldn’t like to confirm or deny the marriage. I would just say that when we have to talk about it, we will.”
Also read: Rowdy Janardhan title glimpse: Violence gets a new name as Vijay Deverakonda unleashes inner demons; Target release in December 2026
