Highlights:
- Yeah, it's true. Their teams confirmed the engagement after photos sparked a frenzy online.
- The ceremony itself was a quiet family thing in Hyderabad, no big show.
- They’ve been dodging this question for years, honestly. Since the Geetha Govindam days.
- The wedding? February 2026. So they're taking their time with it.
- Both of them had recently started hinting they were 'not single' without naming names.
So it’s finally happened. After what feels like forever of will-they-won’t-they, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have gone and made it official. The confirmation of this Rashmika Mandanna Vijay Deverakonda engagement came straight from the horse's mouth, well, his team anyway. It shuts down years of speculation that began the moment they shared the screen. Guess the fans were right all along.
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s private Hyderabad engagement sparks excitement among fans Instagram/rashmika_mandanna/thedeverakonda
Wait, so when is the actual wedding?
This is the bit everyone actually cares about, right? The engagement is one thing, but the questions on everyone’s minds is- when do we get the big party? According to the insiders, they're looking at February 2026. That’s a solid wait. Makes you think it’ll be a proper destination wedding, something spread over a few days. They’ve kept the engagement so private, you’d expect the wedding to be the complete opposite. Or maybe not, who even knows.
How did we get here? Let's be real
Let's be real, this whole thing started with Geetha Govindam. Their chemistry was just stupidly good, right? And then off-screen, it was like a trail of breadcrumbs. Same cities. Vacation photos with suspiciously similar backgrounds. Their fans turned into full-time detectives, and Vijay and Rashmika seemed to love it. They never gave a straight answer ever. Just a grin, a shrug, some cryptic comment and honestly, it is actually kind of impressive how long they kept it going.
So, what finally changed?
For years it was pure denial and silence. But then the tone started to shift. Vijay suddenly tells a reporter, "I am 35 and I am not single." Okay, bold move. Then Rashmika, at some event, basically says 'you all already know' when asked about her partner. That was the real tell. They were slowly preparing everyone for this. The New York parade together, the airport sightings... it was a slow drip-feed until the engagement itself became the only logical next step.
The singer jokingly texted Clairo saying, "Let's f**k her up," sparking an online frenzy
Why Charli XCX jokingly declared war on Peppa Pig after one viral comment
Highlights
What started as a playful celebrity game has turned into one of the internet's most unexpected viral moments, with Charli XCX jokingly threatening to "f**k up" Peppa Pig after the beloved cartoon character appeared to dismiss singer Clairo.
The exchange quickly spread across social media, drawing reactions from fans and fellow musicians, while turning an unlikely clash between a pop star and a fictional children's character into a trending talking point.
Peppa Pig's viral remark sparked the joke
The playful exchange began during Peppa Pig's appearance in Pitchfork's Over/Under game, where the animated character rated a selection of music artists.
While expressing admiration for acts including PinkPantheress and The Beatles, Peppa responded to Clairo by saying, "I don't know her," a line widely recognised as a reference to Mariah Carey's famous response when asked about Jennifer Lopez.
The remark, accompanied by a knowing glance at the camera, quickly gained traction online.
Charli XCX rushed to Clairo's defence
After seeing the clip, Charli XCX privately messaged Clairo, writing, "Let's f**k her up," alongside a screenshot of the viral post.
Clairo later shared the exchange on social media, prompting thousands of reactions from fans, many of whom responded with pig and bacon-themed jokes.
PinkPantheress, whom Peppa had praised in the original video, also joined the conversation, posting a message supporting Clairo.
As the exchange continued, Clairo responded to the growing attention with humour, replying to posts before eventually telling followers, "ok that's enoughhhhh lolllllllllll."
Some fans joked that the viral moment was the perfect opportunity for the singer to announce new music, though Clairo replied that she did not have anything ready to share.
Her most recent album, Charm, was released in 2024, with its accompanying tour concluding in 2025.
Charli XCX keeps her focus on new music
While the online joke continued to gather momentum, Charli XCX did not publicly add to the exchange.
Instead, the singer has been focusing on promoting her upcoming album, Music, Fashion, Film, which is scheduled for release on July 24.
Although fans speculated that one of the track titles could be a playful nod to the viral exchange, there has been no indication that the album references the light-hearted social media moment.