Newlyweds Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna wanted their wedding to focus entirely on celebrating with loved ones rather than posing for cameras. Making their first joint appearance on Koffee with Karan Season 9, the actors opened up about their relationship, the proposal leading up to their wedding, and the reasoning behind a strict no-phone rule at their February ceremony in Udaipur.
Vijay shared that he initially planned to propose during an Italian getaway in December but struggled to find the appropriate ring. He explained that he wanted Rashmika to have a proper proposal story despite his usual reservations about grand romantic gestures, hoping to execute it in Italy before the plan fell through due to the missing ring.
Ultimately, Vijay proposed on the opening day of their wedding festivities in Udaipur, following the sangeet and surrounded by friends. He noted that he wanted to ensure Rashmika experienced that special milestone.
The couple also discussed their decision to keep the ceremony intimate and away from public lenses and photographic pressures. Vijay emphasized his desire to banish cameras entirely so that everyone present could live in the moment without worrying about being recorded. He noted that nobody had phones, which Rashmika added made the event significantly more enjoyable.
Additionally, the pair made sure that their official documentation team did not disrupt personal moments. The crew received strict instructions not to direct the couple or ask them to pose for pictures. Vijay stated that he wanted nobody else on stage except for his family and friends.
By removing the constant presence of cameras, the couple avoided self-consciousness and felt fully immersed in the experience. They likened the festivities to an extended holiday where everyone stayed at the same venue, sharing meals, dancing, and spending quality time together without feeling watched or conscious of their surroundings. The actors are set to star in the second episode of Koffee with Karan Season 9 on JioHotstar.