Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna hit back at marriage trolls
- Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna hit back at online trolls targeting their marriage.
- The couple appeared on Koffee With Karan Season 9 to discuss their relationship.
- Rashmika Mandanna described the online criticism as an 'angry mob' looking to vent.
- Vijay defended their union, stating, 'If it’s me and her against the world - so be it.'
- The couple married in February 2026 after a courtship involving a proposal at an airport.
Actor Vijay Deverakonda and actress Rashmika Mandanna pushed back against online trolls this Monday, Oct. On 26 October 2026, they faced social media backlash following their February 2026 marriage. Deverakonda defended the relationship on Instagram, describing Mandanna as his best friend and wife. He said they are both gloriously happy and he feels blessed.
Mandanna addressed the online criticism on Instagram, speaking to both her supporters and those she described as permanently bitter. She offered her thoughts on the issue involving her and Deverakonda, whom she referred to as Vijju.
Deverakonda responded to the critics by stating that he and Mandanna are prepared to face the world together. He expressed love for those who celebrate their happiness but used strong language to dismiss other negative opinions.
Rashmika addresses the 'angry mob' and unsolicited advice
Mandanna said she usually ignores social media criticism but felt the recent reaction to their interview transformed into an angry mob looking for someone to vent at. She and Deverakonda were bombarded with unsolicited advice and opinions on their profiles.
The intensity of the public reaction genuinely shook Mandanna, who questioned the conviction with which people approached them. She noted that some people offering relationship advice were not present during her difficult periods a couple of years ago.
Mandanna expressed concern that people prefer to believe random narratives, misleading edits and lies rather than her own account of the relationship. She described this reliance on misinformation as a little creepy.
The couple defends their choice to marry
Mandanna defended her choice to marry, questioning why she would wed if not in love with her partner. She described Deverakonda as a companion for life, a friend, and the future father of her children.
Mandanna noted that the couple built their lives on their own terms through hard work and personal choice. She stated that they are smart, capable adults who hold the freedom to decide how they live.
The couple chose each other. Mandanna told critics that if their love does not fit an external imagination, those people should pursue their own lives.
She said she is the happiest she has ever been, a change visible in her face, her performances, and her films since the wedding.
Vijay's role in supporting Rashmika
Mandanna said that when she faces physical pain like a snapped bone or monthly stomach issues, or suffers from anxiety, Deverakonda is the one who is there.
She noted that he offers advice, protection, and comfort while celebrating her every win. Mandanna said she hopes others find such deep love or at least live lives that make them happy.
Marriage details from Koffee With Karan Season 9
Deverakonda and Mandanna recently appeared on Koffee With Karan Season 9. During the show, Mandanna revealed she first suggested marriage to Deverakonda at an airport.
Deverakonda told her she would need to ask 100 times before he would agree. Mandanna said she brought up the topic repeatedly for one year before they married in February 2026.
She stated their union was not about a grand proposal, but about taking time to understand one another. She described their dynamic by saying, "I am all heart and he is the thinker - and we need that in each other's lives".
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