As Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna celebrate their pre-wedding festivities in Udaipur, a candid interview has gone viral. Rashmika recalled her “shocking” first on-screen kiss with Vijay in the movie “Geetha Govindam,” noting the difficulty of filming intimate scenes in front of 200 people. The couple is scheduled to get married on February 26, 2026, at the very special ITC Mementos hotel. With a guest list of just 100 people, including close family and politicians, the ‘VIROSH’ wedding is a secluded event tucked away in the Aravalli mountain range.
With the wedding festivities of South cinema’s most loved couple, Rahmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, underway in the Aravalli Hills of Udaipur, fans are taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
With the ‘VIROSH’ wedding scheduled for February 26, 2026, a viral interview has resurfaced where Mandana candidly discussed the intimate moment that first ignited their legendary on-screen chemistry.
Rashnemika Mandanna talks about her ‘Geetha Govindam’ experience.
Much before their real-life engagement on October 3 last year, the duo shared a pivotal moment in the 2018 blockbuster film ‘Geetha Govindam’. Speaking about her first on-screen kiss, Mandanna revealed how difficult the technical side of an intimate relationship was, according to Filmygyan.“For me, a kiss is something very personal…something intimate,” the actress shared in the resurfaced clip. “There were two hundred people watching the film, and I thought, ‘How?’ But I think it was the same for my co-actor as well. Vijay was feeling the same thing as I was feeling.”Despite the “shock” of the moment, Mandana stated that the scene worked because it served the couple’s narrative. Celebrating the film that started it all, Rashmika Mandanna took a nostalgic trip down memory lane on August 15, 2025. Sharing a series of cherished behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram, she marked the 7th anniversary of ‘Geetha Govindam’ with an emotional tribute.
Regarding the 2018 blockbuster as the ‘most memorable film’, Rashmika expressed her disbelief at how quickly the years have flown by and sent her heartfelt wishes to the entire cast and crew.
More about Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding
The couple has chosen ultra-luxe ITC keepsakes for their pre-wedding celebrations and wedding celebrations. Located 25 km outside of Udaipur, the property is a bastion of privacy and perfect for a high-profile yet intimate celebration.
The property includes 117 private villas, each offering complete privacy along with a river and lake within its borders. A private helipad ensures guests arrive away from the prying eyes of paparazzi.While VIROSH’s announcement on Sunday was a big gesture for their fans, the concert itself is still small. The guest list is limited to approximately 100 people.While top Bollywood and Tollywood stars are absent from the list, the wedding is expected to witness the presence of key Telangana politicians and a handful of close film directors who have been part of the couple’s journey from co-stars to companions.In their joint statement, the couple praised their fans for their union, saying, “With so much love, you gave us a name. You called us ‘VIROSH’… We are naming our coming together in your honor.” For the unaware, the couple’s shared history of working together goes back to two films, namely the 2018 hit film ‘Geetha Govindam’ and the 2019 drama ‘Dear Comrade’.See more: Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding live update: Sangeet photos leaked; The decor tells their love story in frames