Vijay Deverakonda rang in the New Year 2026 with a social media post that instantly caught fans’ attention and set speculation buzzing once again. On New Year’s Eve, the Arjun Reddy star shared a series of pictures from his Rome vacation, subtly addressing the curiosity around his whereabouts after Rashmika Mandanna’s recent holiday photos from the Italian city went viral.

Vijay Deverakonda celebrates New Year in Rome; fans spot Rashmika Mandanna in one of the pics

The carousel featured glimpses of Vijay soaking in the European charm — from a relaxed train ride to striking visuals in front of Rome’s iconic Colosseum. The actor was seen posing with his friends, keeping the post casual yet visually evocative. What particularly stood out to fans was the unmistakable similarity between the locations in Vijay’s pictures and those Rashmika had shared just days earlier.

Vijay captioned the post with a heartfelt New Year message, writing, “Happy new year my darling loves… May we grow up together, make great memories, do great things, spread love, cheer and life. Biggest kisses and hugs to all of you.” While the note made no direct reference to Rashmika, it was enough to set social media abuzz.

On December 30, Rashmika Mandanna had posted her own set of photos from different corners of Rome, some of which featured Vijay’s brother Anand Deverakonda and friends. Notably, neither Vijay nor Rashmika shared any pictures together, maintaining their usual discretion. However, fans were quick to connect the dots, with several users pointing out that Rashmika appeared to be hiding behind Vijay in the final picture of his carousel — a claim that further fuelled online chatter.

These vacation posts arrive at a time when rumours around the couple’s personal life are already rife. Reports have been doing the rounds suggesting that Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are allegedly engaged and may be planning to tie the knot in February this year. As per speculation, the duo is believed to have had a private engagement in October. Rashmika being spotted with what appeared to be a diamond ring during film promotions had only added to the buzz.

While neither Vijay nor Rashmika has officially addressed the rumours, their Rome vacation posts have once again ensured that fans and followers are watching closely, reading between every caption and backdrop.

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