Vijay Deverakonda & Rashmika Mandanna walk hand-in-hand in New York sparking romance buzz yet again

The 43rd India Day Parade in New York turned into a star-studded affair as Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna took centre stage as the Grand Marshals on August 17. The duo, who have been the subject of endless relationship rumours, made their first major public appearance together in years, and needless to say, social media couldn’t keep calm.

Dressed in colour-coordinated beige ensembles, the Kingdom actor sported a heavily embroidered sherwani while Rashmika looked radiant in an embroidered suit paired with a striking red dupatta. As they paraded along Madison Avenue, waving to cheering fans, what truly stole the spotlight was the way they held hands, laughed, and spoke to each other in between greetings. Videos of the moment quickly went viral, leaving fans swooning and adding more fire to the never-ending buzz around their rumoured romance.

For years, whispers of their relationship have circled around secret vacations, casual lunch outings, and cozy family visits, though neither of them has confirmed anything directly. Recently, both admitted in interviews that they are “not single,” which only intensified the speculation. Their latest outing in New York, filled with candid moments, has now become one of the most talked-about appearances in recent times.

Adding to the charm of their off-screen chemistry, Rashmika recently cheered for Vijay’s latest release, Kingdom. Sharing her excitement on Instagram, the Pushpa star showered praise on the trailer and even confessed that she hopes to one day match his level of acting talent. Her heartfelt words for Vijay, as well as appreciation for the film’s team, had fans melting over the bond they share.

The pair, who earlier won hearts with their chemistry in Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade, are now set to reunite on screen with Rahul Sankrityan’s much-anticipated project, tentatively titled VD 14. While Rashmika is busy riding high on the success of Kuberaa alongside Dhanush and Nagarjuna, Vijay has been basking in the strong response to Kingdom.

With their parade appearance, sweet social media exchanges, and upcoming reunion on the big screen, Vijay and Rashmika continue to be one of the most talked-about duos in the industry.