Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda hosted their grand wedding reception on March 4 at Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Though the celebration was a strictly invite-only affair owing to security reasons, the warmth and joy the couple exuded made the evening feel intimate and personal.
Among those spotted were megastar Chiranjeevi, Daggubati Venkatesh, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela, Sreeleela, Mrunal Thakur, Rana Daggubati with wife Miheeka Bajaj, Radhika Sarathkumar and R Sarathkumar.
The Akkineni family marked their presence with Nagarjuna arriving alongside wife Amala Akkineni and son Naga Chaitanya. Actor Nani, Namrata Shirodkar with daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni, and Dheekshith Shetty were also seen at the venue.
Filmmaker Sukumar, Karan Johar, Kriti Sanon, Rhea Chakraborty, Mukesh Chhabra, Vikas Bahl, veteran actor Neena Gupta with husband Vivek Mehra, and actor Naveen Polishetty were among other notable guests who joined the festivities.
‘Hope to go underground now,’ jokes Vijay
As the newlyweds arrived, they greeted photographers with a humble namaste, bowing slightly while seeking love and blessings. All smiles and visibly emotional, the couple radiated happiness while posing for the cameras.
During a light-hearted interaction with the paparazzi, Vijay quipped, “Today, we hope to finish this celebration and go underground. Quiet.” Rashmika burst into laughter at his remark, leaving the photographers in splits as well.
Regal in red and ivory
Rashmika and Vijay made a striking entry, embracing South Indian traditions in elegant ensembles.
Rashmika dazzled in a rich red silk saree featuring an intricate gold and black border. She paired it with a matching blouse adorned with gold accents and completed her look with heavy temple jewellery — layered necklaces, statement earrings, bangles and rings. Her centre-parted sleek bun and radiant bridal glow added to the timeless appeal.
Vijay complemented her in a classic ivory vesti (dhoti) paired with a short-sleeved ivory kurta. Minimal yet regal, his look was accentuated with a simple chain and a neatly groomed appearance, making the duo picture-perfect.
Inside the venue, Rashmika and Vijay were seen sharing heartwarming moments with their respective family members. The couple posed happily for photographs, capturing memories with loved ones who stood by them on their special evening.
The two tied the knot on February 26 in Udaipur in the presence of close friends and family, before celebrating their union with the industry in Hyderabad.
