Vijay Deverakonda Faces Backlash Over Marriage Remarks

Vijay Deverakonda has drawn backlash from social media users following his comments on Koffee With Karan 9 concerning his marriage to Rashmika Mandanna. In a promo for the show, Mandanna revealed she had asked Deverakonda to marry her for an entire year. Deverakonda's response, which included stating "I am not an a**hole," was interpreted by many online as dismissive and humiliating.

Critics on social media accused Deverakonda of making Mandanna appear more eager in the relationship. Some users suggested he publicly revealed private marital discussions in a way that undermined his wife. Online commentary also touched upon perceptions of an imbalance of affection and Deverakonda's past actions, such as the signing of wedding invitations.

Deverakonda and Mandanna, who met on the sets of Geetha Govindam in 2018, married on February 26, 2026, in Udaipur. Their appearance on Koffee With Karan 9 includes discussions about their on-screen chemistry and married life, with the promo indicating conversations about their proposal and marriage journey.