Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna to lead largest India Day parade in New York
Wishing everyone a happy 78th Independence Day in advance, Vijay Deverakonda, in his video message, said, "I am honoured and excited to be the grand marshal at the India Day parade happening on August 17 in New York City. I will also be part of the festivities organised on August 15. I am looking forward to celebrating this day with all of you and pay tributes to our motherland." advertisementRashmika Mandanna greeted her fans in multiple languages in the video and said, "I am honoured and excited to be the grand marshal at the largest India Day parade happening on August 17 in New York City. Let's come together to celebrate this festival with pride and pray tribute to our motherland."The two began their video message with the phrase, 'Sarve Bhavanthu Sukina' and ended with 'Jai Hind'.Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have been making headlines after reports of their relationship surfaced. Recently, the couple, who are known to avoid joint appearances in public, were seen at the Mumbai airport.Their presence at the India Day Parade will mark their first joint public appearance in several years.- EndsMust Watch
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