Vijay Deverakonda Trolled After Revealing Rashmika Mandanna Asked Him To Marry Her for a Year on ‘Koffee With Karan 9’
South star Vijay Deverakonda faces backlash after revealing on 'Koffee With Karan Season 9' that Rashmika Mandanna asked him to marry her for almost a year. Netizens are slamming the actor for 'humiliating' his wife with the public disclosure, sparking online debate about their relationship and remarks made during the JioHotstar episode.
South cinema's power couple, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, who tied the knot earlier this year, are currently at the centre of a social media storm. The controversy stems from their recent appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9, where Deverakonda's candid remarks about their marriage proposal have drawn widespread criticism from netizens. Vijay Deverakonda Fans Stunned As Actor’s Pakistani Lookalike Dances to ‘Lamberghini’ in Viral Video.
Vijay Deverakonda Reveals Rashmika Mandanna's Year-Long Marriage Plea
The highly anticipated second episode of Koffee With Karan Season 9, which premiered this Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7 PM exclusively on JioHotstar, featured Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna sharing intimate details about their relationship and journey to marriage.
During a segment on the popular chat show, host Karan Johar probed the couple about how their decision to marry came about. Rashmika Mandanna openly revealed that she was the one who initiated the conversation, stating she told Vijay, "Let's get married." Deverakonda's response, however, has become the focal point of the controversy. He recounted telling her, "Okay, you ask me a hundred times." Mandanna then confirmed that she did indeed ask him to marry her for an entire year before he finally agreed.
The Liger actor also light-heartedly quipped during the discussion, "I am not an a******", and later, in a playful moment, added, "Rule no 101 of marriage: Agree with the wife." While seemingly an amusing anecdote, these revelations quickly ignited a firestorm online.
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Netizens Slam Vijay Deverakonda for 'Humiliating' Remarks
Following the broadcast of the Koffee With Karan 9 promo and the episode itself, social media platforms have been inundated with critical comments directed at Vijay Deverakonda. Many netizens have accused the actor of making remarks that were perceived as disrespectful and even "humiliating" towards Rashmika Mandanna.
Comments from users on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram expressed disapproval, with one Instagram user reportedly stating, "If you have to ask him to marry you, run. Yikes." Another X user questioned the appropriateness of sharing such a personal detail publicly, writing, "She asked him 100 times to marry her? Even if it is true, why is he revealing it publicly? He's kind of humiliating her."
Some even went as far as to label Deverakonda a "walking red flag" in light of his comments. The sentiment among many online seems to be that his portrayal of their proposal made Rashmika appear overly eager, while he seemed reluctant.
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Rashmika-Vijay's Udaipur Proposal and Their Journey to Marriage
Despite the online furore, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna officially tied the knot on February 26, 2026, in an intimate ceremony held at ITC Mementos in Udaipur, attended by close friends and family.
Interestingly, Deverakonda also shared another detail about their proposal on the show, revealing he had initially planned a grand proposal in Italy but it didn't pan out because he couldn't find the right ring. Determined that Rashmika shouldn't miss out on a proper proposal story, he eventually proposed to her during their sangeet ceremony in Udaipur. ‘Ranabaali’ Review: Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna’s Colonial Rebellion Features Strong Performances but Sluggish Pacing.
The couple's journey began around 2018 when they first met on the sets of their blockbuster film Geetha Govindam. Their undeniable on-screen chemistry led to further collaborations, including the 2019 film Dear Comrade and their most recent release, 'Ranabaali', which hit cinemas on October 16, 2026. Their relationship has been a subject of public interest for years, with fans eagerly following their professional and personal lives. However, this latest revelation has undoubtedly added a new, contentious chapter to their public narrative, sparking a wide-ranging debate about relationship dynamics and public disclosures in the age of social media.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 21, 2026 03:31 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).