Rashmika Mandanna was once engaged to ex-fiancé Rakshit Shetty, old video has gone viral. Look at Kannada actor's education and career

Tollywood’s rumoured couple, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, are once again making headlines, not just for their professional lives, but for what fans believe is a major personal update. While both actors have always remained tight-lipped about their relationship status, reports of a secret engagement ceremony attended by close family and friends are making the rounds on the internet. If sources are to be believed, the M9 report stated that the couple might be heading toward a February 2026 wedding.

Rashmika's old video with ex-fiancée Rakshit Shetty goes viral

Amid the reports, an old video from Rashmika’s past has gone viral. The resurfaced clip dates back to 2017 and shows Rashmika Mandanna during her engagement ceremony with Kannada actor and filmmaker Rakshit Shetty. In the video, Rashmika, then 21, is seen smiling beside Rakshit, proudly showing off her engagement ring.



The two met on the sets of the 2016 hit Kirik Party, which marked Rashmika’s acting debut. Their on-screen chemistry turned into a real-life relationship, and they got engaged a year later. However, in 2018, they called off the engagement, choosing to go their separate ways. Despite the split, both actors have maintained a friendly bond. In a past interview, Rakshit shared that they still exchange greetings on birthdays and support each other’s careers.

With this old engagement video making the rounds online, fans have become even more curious about Rashmika’s current personal life, especially with Vijay Deverakonda in the picture. The duo first worked together in the 2018 blockbuster Geetha Govindam, followed by Dear Comrade in 2019. Since then, dating rumours have swirled, further fuelled by their public appearances, off-screen camaraderie, and social media posts that hint at vacations and family gatherings.

While neither Vijay nor Rashmika has ever publicly confirmed being in a relationship, Vijay did drop a subtle hint during an interview earlier this year. Without naming names, he admitted to having dated a co-star and added, “I’m 35; you think I would be single?” This one comment was enough to send fans into a frenzy.

Meet the Kannada actor Rakshit Shetty

As for Rakshit Shetty, the actor has carved out a respected place in the Kannada film industry. Now 40, he’s not only an actor but also a filmmaker and screenwriter known for critically acclaimed works like 777 Charlie, Ulidavaru Kandanthe, and Avane Srimannarayana. He’s been part of a new wave of Kannada cinema that’s gained national attention, along with filmmakers like Rishab Shetty and Prashanth Neel.

While the speculation around Rashmika and Vijay’s alleged engagement continues, we are eagerly waiting for the official confirmation.