Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda Can't Stop Smiling In Candid Pics From NYC, Fans React
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda arrived in New York City a few days ago, and celebrated India's 79th Independence Day at Times Square. On Sunday, they received a warm welcome as the Grand Marshals for this year's India Day Parade in New York, and now, visuals from the parade have finally surfaced on social media! Pictures from the event show rumoured lovebirds Vijay and Rashmika sharing some joyful, candid moments. Fans gushed over the viral pictures, and couldn't help but point out how cute they look together.
In one candid picture, Vijay is seen leaning in as he speaks to Rashmika, who listens intently with a soft smile, completely engaged in the conversation. Meanwhile other photos show them sharing smiles, laughs and warm moments during the India Day parade. Pictures of their candid interaction went viral on Reddit, and many netizens gushed over their bond. Meanwhile, several videos of Rashmika and Vijay enjoying the parade have also surfaced on Instagram. Take a look!
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While one netizen wrote, 'They honestly look damn cute together ! Love their chemistry in their films. Would be beyond happy if they actually end up with each other !!" another one commented, 'I like them together." A third comment read, 'During lockdown I watched their movie Geetha Govindam and really liked them as a pair…….. also kinda manifested them together and seeing them now makes me feel very happy," while another fan wrote, 'They already look married to me."
Vijay Deverakonda further attended the flag-hoisting ceremony at Times Square, where the Indian tricolour was unfurled in the presence of the Consulate General and the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) Chairman. Vijay shared a series of pictures from the Independence Day celebration on Instagram, and wrote, 'Celebrating Home and Indians around the world…Beautiful day, beautiful people in Times Square NewYork."
Rashmika Mandanna And Vijay Deverakonda Dating Rumours
Even though Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have been rumoured to be dating each other for a long time now, they have never confirmed or denied their relationship. They have worked together in the 2018 film Geetha Govindam, and the 2019 film Dear Comrade.
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