Addressing the crowd and speaking directly to Vijay, Rashmika thanked him for his continuous encouragement and close involvement with the project. “Viju, you’ve been part of this film from the beginning and part of its success. You’ve been there for this entire journey personally,” she said, drawing loud applause from fans.

Rashmika added, “I just hope everyone has a Vijay Deverakonda in their life, because that’s truly a blessing.” Her remarks quickly went viral on social media, with fans celebrating the warm exchange between the two stars.

The duo’s appearance together on stage reignited ongoing speculation about their relationship, with reports hinting at a possible engagement and wedding early next year. However, both actors have chosen to remain silent on the rumours.

Ahead of the film’s release, Vijay had praised The Girlfriend on social media, calling it “powerful” and “important,” and expressing confidence in Rashmika’s performance. In response, Rashmika thanked him publicly, saying she hoped he would be proud of her work.

Directed by Rahul Ravindran, The Girlfriend stars Rashmika Mandanna, Deekshith Shetty, and Anu Emmanuel in key roles. The film is currently running successfully in theatres and has been receiving positive reviews for its strong emotional narrative and performances.

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