Indian actor Vijay Deverakonda and actress Rashmika Mandanna have responded to online criticism following their discussion about marriage on Koffee With Karan Season 9. Vijay described the couple as “gloriously happy,” while Rashmika explained that their conversation had been misunderstood by some viewers.
The controversy gained attention after the couple discussed how they decided to get married during their appearance on filmmaker Karan Johar’s celebrity talk show. Their remarks sparked debate on social media, with some users questioning how the conversation portrayed their relationship.
Vijay addressed the criticism through a social media post, expressing his affection for Rashmika and making it clear that public reactions would not change his feelings towards her.
The actor described Rashmika as his best friend, wife, and one of the most beautiful parts of his life. He also emphasised that the couple remained happy despite the negative comments surrounding their relationship.
“For all those concerned, we are both gloriously happy. I am blessed,” Vijay wrote.
Responding to the criticism, he added, “If it’s me and her against the world, so be it.”
His message followed a detailed statement from Rashmika, who defended their relationship and urged people not to judge their personal decisions based on an isolated part of a television conversation.
During the programme, Rashmika explained that she had initiated a conversation about marriage by telling Vijay, “Let’s get married.”
Vijay responded by saying that she would have to ask him 100 times. Rashmika then explained that she continued raising the subject over the course of a year before the couple reached their decision.
The exchange attracted mixed reactions online, with some viewers interpreting the discussion as suggesting an imbalance in the relationship. Rashmika, however, clarified that her comments were intended to explain the process through which they understood each other and decided they were ready for marriage.
She stressed that the conversation was about taking time to build mutual understanding and making an important life decision together, rather than suggesting that one partner had to persuade the other against his wishes.
Rashmika also rejected suggestions that she needed to be rescued from the relationship, highlighting Vijay’s support during difficult periods of her life. She said she was happy with the life they had chosen and encouraged people to respect their decisions instead of relying on online interpretations.
Vijay’s response reinforced the same message, expressing his commitment to Rashmika and his willingness to stand by her despite the criticism.
The couple’s relationship has attracted considerable public interest, particularly because of their successful on-screen partnership. They appeared together in the Telugu films Geetha Govindam in 2018 and Dear Comrade in 2019, earning attention from audiences who followed their work together.
Their appearance on Koffee With Karan brought renewed focus to their personal lives, turning a discussion about marriage into a wider social media debate.
Through their latest statements, Vijay and Rashmika have sought to clarify their remarks and emphasise that their relationship should not be defined by public speculation. Their responses underline their position that personal decisions and relationship dynamics cannot always be understood through brief television exchanges or online commentary.