Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's favourite director Sandeep Reddy Vanga arrives in Udaipur for the wedding

It is worth noting that Sandeep has directed both Vijay and Rashmika in the biggest hits of their careers – Arjun Reddy and Animal, respectively.

• Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna to wed on Feb 26, 2026
• Pre-wedding events in Udaipur include games and mehendi ceremony
• Sandeep Reddy Vanga celebrates, shares close bond with couple

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The much-awaited wedding of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna is finaly here. The couple is all set to get married on February 26, 2026, making it one of the most anticipated celebrity weddings of the year. As guests continue to arrive in Udaipur for the grand celebrations, filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga has become the latest high-profile name to join the festivities.

It is worth noting that Sandeep has directed both Vijay and Rashmika in the biggest hits of their careers – Arjun Reddy and Animal, respectively.

With pre-wedding celebrations reportedly beginning today, Wednesday, February 25, excitement in Udaipur has reached a fever pitch.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who directed Vijay in the cult hit Arjun Reddy, was spotted at the Udaipur airport earlier this morning. Dressed casually in a kurta and jeans, he was seen waving warmly at the paparazzi as he made his way out of the airport.

Sandeep shares a close bond with both the bride and groom. While Arjun Reddy catapulted Vijay Deverakonda to nationwide fame, the filmmaker later collaborated with Rashmika Mandanna in the blockbuster Animal, further strengthening his association with the couple.

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The wedding celebrations officially kicked off on February 24, 2026, with fun-filled activities that set a lively tone for the upcoming ceremonies.

Among the highlights was a friendly cricket match titled the “Virosh Premier League,” along with pool volleyball and several other games that brought together friends and family in a relaxed, joyous atmosphere.

According to reports, Vijay and Rashmika will honour both their Telugu and Kodava roots by hosting two separate ceremonies on Thursday, blending tradition with personal significance.

The couple will also have their mehendi ceremony today and Moneycontrol has exclusively learnt that it will have a Rajasthani touch.

Virosh made it official

The couple recently made their wedding official through a heartfelt statement shared on social media. Announcing that their big day will be called “The Wedding of VIROSH,” they paid tribute to the fans who coined their beloved ship name.

Their note read, "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."

It further read, "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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Meanwhile, social media platforms — especially Instagram — are buzzing with glimpses of the wedding preparations. A blurry 12-second clip that surfaced online showed multiple photographs of the couple displayed as large banners across the venue.

The lawns of ITC Mementos Udaipur were seen adorned with standee-style cutouts and visuals of Vijay and Rashmika, adding to the grandeur and personal touch of the celebration.