Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have become the subject of online discussion following their appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9. Comments made by Vijay about how the couple decided to get married have drawn criticism from some social media users, with several questioning how he spoke about their marriage proposal.
The second episode of the chat show premiered on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7 PM exclusively on JioHotstar. During their conversation with host Karan Johar, the couple shared details about their relationship, including who first brought up the idea of marriage and how Vijay eventually agreed.
Vijay Deverakonda’s Comments About Rashmika’s Marriage Proposal
During the episode, Karan Johar asked the couple about the events that led to their decision to marry. Rashmika revealed that she initiated the conversation by telling Vijay, “Let’s get married.”
Recalling his response, Vijay said, “Okay, you ask me a hundred times.” Rashmika then confirmed that she had asked him to marry her for an entire year before he finally agreed.
The Liger actor also remarked, “I am not an a******,” before adding a playful comment about married life: “Rule no 101 of marriage: Agree with the wife.”
Although the exchange appeared light-hearted during the conversation, Vijay’s remarks became a topic of debate after the episode and its promotional clips circulated online.
Why Is Vijay Deverakonda Facing Social Media Criticism?
Several users on X and Instagram criticised Vijay for publicly discussing the details of their marriage proposal. Some felt that his comments could embarrass Rashmika by making it seem as though she had been pursuing marriage while he remained hesitant.
One Instagram user reportedly commented, “If you have to ask him to marry you, run. Yikes.”
Another user on X questioned why Vijay had shared the personal detail publicly, writing, “She asked him 100 times to marry her? Even if it is true, why is he revealing it publicly? He’s kind of humiliating her.”
Some social media users also described the actor as a “walking red flag” in response to the exchange.
The criticism has centred on how the couple’s proposal story was presented during the show, with some viewers arguing that such personal moments should be discussed more sensitively. However, the remarks were made during a conversation that also included humour about married life.
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s Marriage and Relationship
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna got married on February 26, 2026, in an intimate ceremony at ITC Mementos in Udaipur, attended by close friends and family.
During Koffee With Karan 9, Vijay also revealed that he had initially planned to propose to Rashmika in Italy. However, the plan did not work out because he could not find the right ring.
Wanting Rashmika to have a special proposal story, he eventually proposed to her during their sangeet ceremony in Udaipur.
The couple first met around 2018 while working on the film Geetha Govindam. Their on-screen chemistry attracted considerable attention, and they later reunited for the 2019 film Dear Comrade. Their latest release, Ranabaali, arrived in theatres on October 16, 2026.
Their relationship has remained a subject of public interest over the years, with fans following developments in both their personal and professional lives. Their latest appearance on Koffee With Karan 9 has now sparked another round of discussion, particularly about their marriage proposal and the way personal relationship stories are shared publicly.