Rashmika Mandanna calls someone ‘paapalu,’ Fans wonder if it’s Vijay Deverakonda
Hyderabad: Actress Rashmika Mandanna has sparked fresh dating rumors with actor Vijay Deverakonda after posting a cryptic message on Instagram. The post featured a bouquet of roses, accompanied by the caption, “You always know how to put a smile on my face paapalu.” This led fans to speculate if “paapalu” is a nickname for Vijay Deverakonda. However, Rashmika did not disclose the sender’s name.
Rashmika, who is currently enjoying the success of her film Chhaava, remains in the spotlight. Meanwhile, a large crowd gathered on the sets of Vijay Deverakonda’s upcoming project, KINGDOM, eager to catch a glimpse of the actor, creating quite a frenzy.
In a separate incident earlier, Rashmika recently voiced her concerns over the lack of kindness in today’s world, following a viral video of her and Vijay Deverakonda that sparked criticism. The video, taken as the two actors exited a gym, showed Rashmika using a walker to descend stairs after sustaining a leg injury, while Vijay did not assist her. This led to backlash from viewers.
Responding to the criticism, Rashmika shared a message about kindness on social media, writing, “Kindness is so underrated these days. I choose kindness and everything that comes with it. Let’s all be kind to each other.” She posted a picture of herself wearing a T-shirt with the word ‘KINDFUL’ printed on it, further highlighting her belief in spreading kindness.
Earlier, Rashmika had shared updates about her leg injury, which occurred during an advanced workout. She posted pictures of her bandaged leg and apologized to her directors for any delays in her projects. Despite the injury, she joked about her recovery, describing it as “hop mode” and promising to return to work soon. Rashmika is also working on upcoming films such as Thama, Sikandar, and Kubera.
Rashmika’s recent release Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar, is a historical action drama based on the life of Maratha king Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. It was released on February 14, 2025.
Rashmika, born on April 5, 1996, is an actress known for her work across Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil films. She has received several awards, including four SIIMA Awards and a Filmfare Award South. She made her debut in 2016 with Kirik Party and gained recognition with films like Geetha Govindam (2018), Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020), Sulthan (2021), and Pushpa: The Rise (2021). She was also featured in Forbes India’s “30 Under 30” list for 2024.
Earlier, Rashmika and Vijay were spotted dining together in Mumbai, with a fan capturing the moment. Rashmika later shared a picture from the meal.
