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Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna's chemistry is unmissable from US event. Watch

Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna's chemistry is unmissable from US event. Watch

India Today2 days ago
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, who are rumoured to be dating, have been making headlines for their unmissable chemistry at events in the US. After leading the India Day Parade as Grand Marshals in New York, the two attended an event and couldn't take their eyes of each other during the event.In a video which is going viral on social media, Rashmika and Vijay were seen interacting with the audience at an event. While the 'Arjun Reddy' actor looked sharp in a brown blazer, she looked beautiful in a sunshine-yellow satin saree with a heavily embroidered blouse.advertisementFrom pulling each other's legs to stealing glances, their camaraderie was too cute to miss.
Here's the video: Another video from the India Day Parade on August 17 has emerged. The video shows Rashmika unwrapping the chewing gum and stuffing the wrapper in Vijay's pocket.Here's the video:Eyy chilipi @iamRashmikaCute #Virosh Things onlyyy #RashmikaMandanna pic.twitter.com/9MI7d6E8q0— (@rowdy_himu) August 18, 2025Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have been co-stars and best friends for several years now. Ever since their collaboration with 'Geetha Govindam', they have been each other's support system. While rumours about their relationship have been going on, they have never publicly admitted it.On the work front, Deverakonda was recently seen in Gowtam Tinnanuri's 'Kingdom', while Rashmika starred in Dhanush and Nagarjuna's 'Kuberaa'. The two will join hands for the third time in director Rahul Sankrityan's film, after their two successful ventures - 'Geetha Govindam' and 'Dear Comrade'.- EndsMust Watch
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