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was an eventful week for National Crush Rashmika Mandanna, as she attended the 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards held in Tokyo, Japan, on May 23. As Crunchyroll’s brand ambassador in India, she graced the event as an international presenter for the second consecutive year. She combined her work trip with a vacation with her husband, Vijay Deverakonda, and travelled to the island nation to unwind. Now, the lovebirds have returned to Hyderabad and pictures of their arrival are doing the rounds on social media. While this may seem like just another airport spotting, ViRosh fans noticed something else—Vijay Deverakonda was seen wearing a unique piece of jewellery dedicated to his wife.
Vijay Deverakonda Serves Major Husband Goals, Flaunts Special Pendant for Wife Rashmika Mandanna
In a video captured by Zoom, Vijay Deverakonda is seen dressed in a beige T-shirt and dark trousers, wearing a chain with a pendant featuring the initial ‘R’. Fans quickly speculated that it is dedicated to his wife, Rashmika Mandanna, as her name begins with R. It is unclear whether he bought it in Japan, but if so, it would serve as a perfect memory of their trip together.
The couple, accompanied by security personnel, was also spotted wearing French berets, showcasing their shared sense of style and elegance.
About Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda Personal Life and Films
In May Vijay Deverakonda celebrated his birthday by greeting fans outside his residence, accompanied by his wife, actor Rashmika Mandanna. This birthday held special significance as it is Vijay’s first after his wedding to Rashmika Mandanna. The couple tied the knot on February 26, 2026, in an intimate destination ceremony at a luxury hotel in Udaipur, Rajasthan, after several years of dating.
On the professional front, Vijay Deverakonda recently kickstarted his next project, tentatively titled VDxShouryuv, with a traditional pooja ceremony on April 20. Actor Nani attended the event and was seen interacting with Vijay Deverakonda during the launch. Directed by Shouryuv, the film stars Keerthy Suresh as well.Vijay Deverakonda is also set to star in Ranabaali, directed by Rahul Sankrityan. The historical action drama is set between 1854 and 1878 and explores resistance against colonial rule along with the hardships of the Great Indian Famine. Vijay Deverakonda will play freedom fighter Ranabaali, while Rashmika Mandanna will appear as his wife, Jayamma. Mummy movie fame Arnold Vosloo is also part of the cast as the antagonist.