Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandana have worked on two films together. (Image: Instagram)
Speculations are rife that Vijay Deverakonda rumoured beau Rashmika Mandanna will star in his next.
Vijay Deverakonda is currently enjoying the success of his recent film, Kushi, directed by Shiva Nirvana and starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The romantic comedy received widespread praise, particularly for the on-screen chemistry between the two actors.
The actor is now gearing up for his next project with director Gowtam Tinnanuri, tentatively titled VD12. Initially, it was reported that Sreeleela, known for her role in Dhamaka, would be paired opposite Vijay Deverakonda. However, as per the latest update from Gulte.com, Sreeleela had to opt out from the film due to scheduling conflicts.
Sreeleela is currently in high demand in the South Indian film industry and has multiple projects lined up. It has also been reported that Pushpa star Rashmika Mandanna, will step in to replace Sreeleela, marking her third film with Vijay Deverakonda after their successful pairings in the 2018 film Geetha Govindam and the 2019 film Dear Comrade.
Not long back, Rashmika Mandanna’s photo sparked live-in rumours with Vijay Deverakonda. In the photo, Rashmika can be seen all smile as she looks gorgeous in a stunning saree. However, what grabbed netizens’ attention was the backdrop in the photo which looked quite similar to that of Vijay’s recent picture, where he is striking a pose on the terrace of his bungalow.
In his fourth directorial project, VD12, Gowtam Tinnanuri takes Vijay Deverakonda in a new direction as the actor steps into the role of a police officer for the very first time in his career. Alongside the film’s two main stars, Keshav Deepak and Manikanta Varanasi are also part of the case. The director had shared the exciting news about this project on social media earlier this year.
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda often grab headlines for their romance rumours. Their undeniable chemistry has been the topic of discussion on social media.
