Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna urge media to welcome their new daughter-in-law

Hyderabad is buzzing in the wedding week after one of Indian cinema’s most talked-about ceremonies, as Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna shifted from vows to public gratitude. A week after their wedding, the couple invited the Telugu media for a lunch at Taj Krishna in Hyderabad, hours before their formal wedding reception. It was a moment designed to acknowledge the press that has tracked their journey from the start and to set the tone for life in the public eye.

Vijay, visibly emotional, addressed the room with a sincerity that felt more like a son speaking than a star. “You guys have been watching me since I was a kid, saw me growing through movies, interviews, photoshoots,” he said. “When I was at the beginning of my career, all these interviews mattered.” He drew a direct line from those early days to where he stood now, telling reporters, “This relationship, of an actor chasing his dreams, you were part of that journey. Today, when I am married, you are still here and we are all growing.” He finished with a warm plea that felt personal and protective: “Telugu states has now a new daughter-in-law. Please take care of her.”

Rashmika, who has built a name across South Indian and Hindi cinema, kept her remarks brief but heartfelt. “This is the first time we are taking such a big step, so we seek all of your blessings for us to start a new life,” she said. The couple’s words framed the union not just as a celebration, but as a shared journey with the media and fans who have stood by them.

The luncheon was only one part of a week in which the couple has given back to those who supported them. They sent truckloads of sweets across India carrying a joint message: “You have always been a part of our journeys and our love. And it would make us truly happy to celebrate our wedding with all of you.” They also organized annadanam, the Hindu tradition of offering free food, at 16 temples spread across Karnataka and Telangana, underscoring a pledge to share their joy with communities.

Beyond the gifts and the gratitude, the couple’s public gestures hint at a plan to braid fame with philanthropy as they begin their life together. Their grand Hyderabad reception is slated to unfold soon, with fans and media watching closely for more moments that blend celebrity with communal goodwill, signaling a modern couple who want their love story to be shared—and to give back—along the way.

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