By Entertainment Desk | July 18, 2025
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Rakshit Shetty and Rashmika met during the 2016 Kannada film Kirik Party’s production and their on-screen chemistry developed into a romantic relationship.
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On July 3, 2017, in front of their families and close friends, the couple got engaged in a private ceremony in Virajpet, Kodagu.
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Rakshit was approximately 34 years old at the time, and Rashika was 21 years old, resulting in a notable 13-year age difference.
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According to both parties, the engagement was formally canceled in September 2018 because of “compatibility issues.”
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It has been reported that Rashmika’s hectic schedule and growing fame in Telugu cinema contributed to the breakup.
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Following their split, Rashmika and Rakshit both remained dignified, requesting that fans respect their privacy and expressing their ongoing goodwill.
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Rashmika’s mother later disclosed that although the split was a well-considered choice, it emotionally upset their family.
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Many defended Rashmika’s decision to call off the engagement, but she also received some online hate, particularly in Karnataka.
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Rakshit previously revealed in an interview that they still communicate and send each other well wishes on important days.
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After the split, Rakshit received critical praise for 777 Charlie and other Kannada films, while Rashmika became well-known across the country with movies like Pushpa.