Actor Vijay Deverakonda spoke about his life on the promotional occasion for Arjun Reddy director Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s brother, Pranay Reddy Vanga’s upcoming manufacturing, Romanchakam. He spoke about giving up consuming and experiencing heartbreak earlier than he obtained married to Rashmika Mandanna.

Vijay Deverakonda on quitting consuming
On the occasion, the host requested Vijay what essentially the most ‘romanchakam’ (thrilling, goosebumps-inducing) second in 2026 was for him. As a substitute of speaking about simply the 12 months and his marriage ceremony to Rashmika, he spoke about his life.
As followers cheered, the actor mentioned, “‘89 lo puttina, appatnunchi romanchakam ee asalu…’89 nunchi yearly. Pocket lo dabbulu unna, lekapoina Blenders Pleasure taagina, Glenfiddich taagina. Mandu vadilesina (I used to be born in 1989, and it has been thrilling yearly. Regardless of whether or not I had cash in my pocket, I’d drink Blenders Pleasure and Glenfiddich (each Scotch whiskies). I gave up consuming).”
Whereas he didn’t specify what made him quit consuming, he opened up about his previous in a rarity and mentioned, “I fell in love. Received heartbroken, and I obtained married. It doesn’t matter what, it has been thrilling.” Sandeep couldn’t assist however crack up and later clap as Vijay described his life in a number of strains. Followers even requested the actor about their ‘vadinamma’ (sister-in-law) Rashmika, who’s recuperating from a hip damage. “Your sister-in-law? She’s high-quality. She obtained injured however is recovering and having fun with at residence,” he mentioned.
About Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna
Vijay and Rashmika shared the display screen in Geetha Govindam (2018) and Expensive Comrade (2019). Rumours of them relationship started circulating in 2020, when followers observed Rashmika posting photos or movies from his residence. The couple obtained engaged in October 2025 within the presence of their family members. Even after the information leaked they usually have been noticed sporting engagement rings, the couple refused to substantiate it. In February this 12 months, as they flew out to Udaipur days earlier than their marriage ceremony, Rashmika and Vijay posted a joint be aware confirming their relationship.
Rashmika was final seen within the Hindi movie Cocktail 2 this 12 months. She has Rawindra Pulle’s action-thriller Mysaa lined up. She injured her hip whereas capturing a tune for the movie. Vijay final starred in Kingdom. He has Ravi Kiran Kola’s action-drama, Rowdy Janardhana, lined up with Keerthy Suresh. He additionally has a yet-to-be-titled movie with Shouryuv. The couple will quickly reunite after years for Rahul Sankrithyan’s interval motion movie Ranabaali. It will likely be launched in theatres on October 16. Romanchakam might be launched in theatres on September 3.