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Did you know that Vijay Deverakonda dated a European model before his relationship with Rashmika Mandanna?

During the shoot of World Famous Lover, speculation swirled around Vijay Deverakonda and an alleged relationship with a European model, long before his rumored romance with Rashmika Mandanna became widely discussed. The online buzz, fueled by fan-made collages and social media interactions, quickly turned the whispers into a viral talking point among fans.

February 18, 2026 / 18:12 IST
Vijay Deverakonda dated an European girl before Rashmika Mandanna
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  • Rumors linked Vijay Deverakonda to a European model years ago
  • Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna to wed in Udaipur
  • Their wedding reception is planned for March 4, per viral reports

A few years ago, especially during the shoot of World Famous Lover, there were strong rumors that Tollywood star Vijay Deverakonda was dating a European model before his relationship with fellow actor Rashmika Mandanna became public and widely celebrated. These rumours got a lot of attention online and sparked conversations among fans.

There were rumours on social media at the time that Vijay was dating a European woman. Fan-made collages and posts that made guesses about the relationship showed pictures of the two of them together.

The news of an international romance spread quickly on the internet, with many fans posting pictures and screenshots that suggested the two had been seen together or had commented on each other's posts.

But neither Vijay nor the woman in question ever confirmed any of these rumours.

There was no official statement, no credible paparazzi photos, and no confirmed sightings to back up the rumors. The buzz slowly faded over time, but fans still talked about it casually in forums and fan groups.

Also Read: Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna wedding update: Strict rules set for guests, No phones allowed and event managers to sign NDAs

Fans have been interested in Vijay's personal life, especially since he gained fame post big hits like Arjun Reddy, Dear Comrade, and Liger. At that time, every little thing the actor did on social media was blown out of proportion and often taken the wrong way. They reminded fans that rumors are common in the world of celebrity culture, especially for stars with a lot of fans, like Vijay.

The rumors about the actor dating in Europe now seem like just a small part of his journey to becoming one of the most talked-about stars in Indian cinema. These days, everyone is talking about Vijay's confirmed relationship with Rashmika Mandanna.

Now that there are reports that the actor is indeed getting married to his Dear Comrade co-star Rashmika Mandanna, it has made their fans happy.

Over the years, Vijay's personal life has often been in the news, but he has mostly kept his real relationships private until he is ready to share them himself. This is how he deals with fame off-screen.

Also Read: When Rashmika Mandanna revealed how Vijay Deverakonda healed the pain he never caused

Talking about the wedding, Vijay and Rashmika are likely to get married in Udaipur on February 26. Though the couple has neither confirmed not denied the report, their reception card has already gone viral on the net. According to the card, the newlyweds will host a reception for their friends from the industry on March 4.

The couple has also made photographers and guests sign an NDA for the impending wedding.

Bhawana Tanmayi is a Hyderabad-based freelance entertainment journalist. Views expressed are personal.
first published: Feb 18, 2026 05:05 pm

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