‘He Supported Me More Than Anyone’: Rashmika Mandanna’s Old Words About Vijay Deverakonda Resurface After Their Marriage

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda spent years being one of the most closely watched pairs in the South Indian film industry, with their on-screen chemistry and off-screen bond repeatedly attracting attention.

But long before their relationship reached its current chapter, Rashmika had openly spoken about just how important Vijay’s support was to her.

In a 2024 interview with We Are Yuvaa, the actress revealed that Vijay was someone whose opinion she deeply valued, both professionally and personally.

Her comments offered a rare glimpse into an equation that the two stars largely kept away from public discussion at the time.

‘I Take His Advice on Anything That I Do’

Rashmika explained that Vijay had been a significant presence during her journey and that she regularly turned to him when making important decisions.

“Viju and I, we sort of grew up together. So anything I do in my life right now, he has a contribution to it,” she said.

Rashmika went on to reveal that she actively sought Vijay’s advice.

“I take his advice on anything that I do. I need his opinion, and he is not a ‘yes’ person.”

That last detail, according to Rashmika, was particularly important.

Rather than agreeing with everything she said, Vijay was willing to tell her exactly what he thought even when his opinion might not be what she wanted to hear.

Why Vijay’s Honest Opinions Matter to Rashmika

Rashmika described Vijay as extremely straightforward when sharing his views.

According to her, he would clearly tell her when he believed something was good and would be equally direct when he disagreed.

“He is like on the point, this is good, this is not good, this is what I think, this is what I don’t think,” Rashmika explained.

For the actress, that honesty appears to have made Vijay’s advice particularly valuable.

In an industry where stars are constantly surrounded by opinions, praise and criticism, having someone she trusted to give an unfiltered assessment was something Rashmika clearly appreciated.

‘He Has Supported Me Personally More Than Anyone Else’

Rashmika’s comments were not limited to professional advice.

She also spoke about the support Vijay had provided in her personal life, making one of her strongest public statements about their bond at the time.

“He has supported me personally, more than anyone else in my entire life,” she said.

Rashmika added that this was one of the reasons she had such enormous respect for him.

“So, I feel he’s someone who I really, really respect,” she said.

At the time, the remarks attracted considerable attention because neither star had been particularly open about the exact nature of their relationship.

It All Started With Geetha Govindam

The Rashmika-Vijay story stretches back years.

The actors first appeared together in the 2018 romantic comedy Geetha Govindam.

Their chemistry became one of the major talking points surrounding the film, and the pairing quickly developed a large fan following.

They reunited the following year for Dear Comrade, the 2019 romantic drama that further strengthened their popularity as an on-screen pair.

As their friendship continued away from the cameras, speculation about a possible relationship became a regular feature of entertainment coverage.

For years, however, the pair largely avoided directly addressing those rumours.

From Co-Stars to Marriage

Their journey eventually moved well beyond their popular film collaborations.

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda married in Udaipur on February 26, 2026, with their wedding incorporating Telugu and Kodava traditions.

Against that backdrop, Rashmika’s comments from 2024 now carry additional significance.

What was once viewed as a rare acknowledgement of Vijay’s importance in her life can now be seen as an early indication of the deep personal trust the two shared.

Vijay Is Now Cheering for Rashmika’s Mysaa

More recently, Vijay publicly showed his support for Rashmika’s upcoming film Mysaa.

The makers have announced that the drama will receive a worldwide theatrical release on November 27.

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After the announcement poster was unveiled, Vijay shared it on his Instagram Stories with an affectionate message for Rashmika.

“Violent pilla May the gods be with you. You will make all your dearest fans proud again with this one,” he wrote.

The post once again highlighted the support Rashmika had spoken about years earlier.

Rashmika Preparing to Return After Injury

The upcoming release also comes at an important moment in Rashmika’s career.

The actress has been recovering from a hip tendon injury and is preparing to resume her professional commitments.

Mysaa is among the major projects awaiting her as she returns to work.

The film has already attracted considerable attention, and Vijay’s public encouragement has added another personal dimension to the anticipation surrounding it.

Rashmika and Vijay Will Share the Screen Again

Fans of the couple also have another reason to be excited.

Rashmika and Vijay are expected to reunite on screen in the upcoming period drama Ranabaali.

Their return together will naturally draw comparisons with Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade, the two films that helped make them such a popular pairing in the first place.

But much has changed since those earlier collaborations.

They are no longer simply two co-stars surrounded by dating speculation. Their personal and professional journeys have evolved considerably since they first appeared together in 2018.

An Old Interview That Means Something Different Today

Celebrity relationships often generate attention through rumours and speculation, but Rashmika’s 2024 comments stood out because they focused on something much simpler trust.

She valued Vijay not because he always agreed with her, but precisely because he didn’t.

She described someone willing to challenge her decisions, offer an honest opinion and remain supportive away from the spotlight.

Years later, as the two move forward as a married couple and prepare to share the screen again, those words have gained a different resonance.

For Rashmika, Vijay wasn’t simply a co-star or someone whose opinion mattered occasionally.

As she put it herself, he had supported her “more than anyone else” long before their relationship entered its newest chapter.