During the recent success celebration of her film The Girlfriend in Hyderabad, Rashmika Mandanna talked about the reasons why she believes everyone could benefit from having a "Vijay Deverakonda" in their lives. She publicly acknowledged Vijay's involvement with the film and expressed her gratitude for his support throughout its filming. The event grabbed attention as both actors appeared on stage together, amidst ongoing speculation about their engagement and a rumoured February wedding.