Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda's Mehendi ceremony to be held in the evening; Haldi held at noon

Meanwhile, the couple’s first hand-in-hand photograph from their sangeet ceremony has surfaced online and is rapidly going viral.

• Rashmika and Vijay begin pre-wedding festivities in Udaipur
• Haldi and mehendi ceremonies held ahead of February 26 wedding
• Couple hosts private cricket tournament for friends and family

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With palpable excitement and a touch of regal charm, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have officially begun their pre-wedding celebrations in Udaipur. The couple has been delighting fans by sharing glimpses from the picturesque venue on social media, offering a sneak peek into their intimate yet grand celebrations.

According to reports by NDTV, the sangeet ceremony was hosted on Tuesday, setting the tone for the festivities. The haldi and mehendi ceremonies are scheduled to take place today (February 25).

Sources reveal that the haldi ceremony was held this afternoon after 12 pm, while the mehendi function is expected to unfold in the evening between 7 and 8 pm. The sangeet, which took place last evening, marked the beginning of the vibrant pre-wedding events.

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Adding a playful twist to their wedding week, Vijay and Rashmika organised their own private cricket tournament titled the “Virosh Premier League,” exclusively for close friends and family. The light-hearted initiative reflects the couple’s fun-loving spirit and has already become a talking point among fans.

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Meanwhile, the couple’s first hand-in-hand photograph from their sangeet ceremony has surfaced online and is rapidly going viral. The clip, reportedly from their Udaipur celebrations, captures the two walking together under warm ambient lights, surrounded by a festive backdrop — a moment that has left admirers swooning.

In a heartfelt joint statement confirming their wedding, the duo acknowledged the special nickname lovingly given to them by fans. They wrote, "Our Dearest loves, Before we made any plans, before we chose anything for ourselves - you were already there. With so much love, you gave us a name. You called us 'VIROSH'. So today - with full hearts, we name our coming together in your honour. We would like to name it - 'The Wedding of VIROSH'. Thank you for holding us with so much love. You are a part of us - always. Biggest hugs and full love!"

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Throughout the week, Rashmika and Vijay have been sharing snippets from their celebrations via Instagram Stories, including moments from pool volleyball games and their cricket league.

The couple is set to tie the knot on February 26 at ITC Mementos Udaipur, a luxury hilltop resort located about 25 kilometres from the city. The sprawling property features 117 private villas and is uniquely surrounded by both a river and a lake, offering an opulent and serene backdrop for what promises to be one of the most talked-about weddings of the year.