‘Where is her choice?’ Vijay Deverakonda draws criticism for saying he picked Rashmika’s engagement rings to match his style
Actor Vijay Deverakonda is facing social media backlash after comments on a talk show regarding his choice of engagement rings for his wife, Rashmika Mandanna. Critics argue his remarks focused too heavily on his own ego and personal taste rather than his partner's preferences.
Why it matters
The incident reflects how celebrity public statements are increasingly scrutinized through the lens of gender dynamics and personal agency in modern pop culture discourse.
Vijay Deverakonda revisited the engagement ring speculation surrounding his wife, Rashmika Mandanna, and clarified which rings he actually bought for her, during his appearance on ‘Koffee With Karan’ Season 9. The actor expressed displeasure over an earlier piece of jewelry that sparked rumors before their wedding. However, his comments have drawn criticism on social media, with some viewers questioning his remarks about the ring and his emphasis on his personal choice.During the show, Vijay Deverakonda recalled reports claiming that a ring Rashmika Mandanna wore during a film shoot was her engagement ring. He said the assumption annoyed him and asked Rashmika to show the rings he had actually chosen for her.Vijay Deverakonda reacts to engagement ring speculation“I am really annoyed by the fact that people showed some ring that was on her hands for some shoot and said that's an engagement ring.
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