Udaipur: Years before his wedding was even announced, Vijay Deverakonda’s parents had made one heartfelt wish about their future daughter-in-law. As the actor now prepares to marry Rashmika Mandanna on February 26, that old interview has resurfaced — and fans say it feels prophetic.

At the Geetha Govindam success meet in 2018, anchor Suma asked Vijay’s parents what kind of daughter-in-law they envisioned.

Vijay’s mother, Madhavi, gave a simple yet emotional answer. She said she had just one condition — she wanted a daughter-in-law who would take good care of her son and love him unconditionally. She added that since Vijay belongs to the film industry, his partner should understand the nature of his profession.

His father, Govardhan, echoed a similarly relaxed view. He said he had no rigid expectations regarding caste or religion and would support his son’s choice. His only preference, he mentioned, was that she be Indian — preferably South Indian.

Vijay, who was present at the event, made his stance clear: he believed in love marriage, but added that it was important his parents also loved the woman he chose.

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Wedding celebrations begin in Udaipur

Fast forward to 2026, and Vijay Deverakonda is set to tie the knot with Rashmika Mandanna in an intimate ceremony in Udaipur.

The wedding functions are scheduled from February 24 to 26. The property features 117 private villas, a river and lake within the estate, and even a private helipad. Reports suggest the guest list has been limited to around 100 invitees, including select film directors and a few politicians from Telangana. No major film stars are expected at what is described as an extremely private affair.

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A relationship kept private

The couple got engaged in a low-key ceremony at Vijay’s Hyderabad residence on October 3 last year, as per reports. In a joint statement confirming their wedding, they shared that fans had lovingly named them “VIROSH” even before they formalised anything publicly.