Vijay Deverakonda admits he is ‘possessive’ about wife Rashmika Mandanna, explains why it has nothing to do with jealousy: ‘Her career, health, happiness, safety, everything is important to me’ |

Vijay Deverakonda admits he is ‘possessive’ about wife Rashmika Mandanna, explains why it has nothing to do with jealousy: ‘Her career, health, happiness, safety, everything is important to me’

Vijay Deverakonda has openly said that he is possessive about his wife, actor Rashmika Mandanna. But he said that it is not about jealousy or keeping an eye on her. It comes from caring about everything that matters to her, and fans have been quick to back his words.

What Vijay Deverakonda said about possessiveness

During a pre-release chat with YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra for their upcoming film ‘Ranabaali’, the couple was asked about possessiveness in marriage. Rashmika Mandanna laughed and said, “It’s a problem if he’s not.” Vijay Deverakonda agreed without any pause.“Of course I am. I am possessive about her career, her health, her happiness, her safety, the time, everything. It’s like everything about this person is important to me, and if any of that is not happening, I feel like I need to help her a little,” he said.

Fans react to Vijay Deverakonda’s answer

His reply drew warm reactions in the comment section, with many saying his idea of possessiveness felt different. “Now I really get what possessiveness actually means,” one fan wrote. Another said, “Aaaahhhhhh please tell me this is all scripted, otherwise I’m gonna cry and decide to get married.”Vijay’s mention of Rashmika’s career also got attention. “I got heart attack when he said career ke liye, but ik Vijay, he is gentleman,” a fan commented. Another gave a different view: “This is real possessive. Not that damn so-called shit of not-so-secured boys.”One more fan felt Rashmika had made the right choice. “He has good wisdom!! She picked the right person. God bless you both,” the comment read.

Vijay Deverakonda on handling life’s ups and downs

Vijay also explained that caring deeply does not mean panicking each time something goes wrong. He said panicking can be “a little silly” because life is not a straight line and tough phases are bound to come.“There is nothing in life which doesn’t go through ups and downs,” he said. He added that hurdles and opposition are expected and have to be solved.

Rashmika Mandanna on small efforts in marriage

In a separate chat with podcaster Prakhar Gupta, Rashmika spoke about the little things that keep a marriage strong. She said couples often stop making small efforts once they feel comfortable. Simple questions like “How was your day?” or a “Good morning” can fade away when partners assume the other already knows how they feel.Vijay Deverakonda agreed that Rashmika Mandanna is more mature in relationships. He revealed that she tells him “I love you” 10 to 15 times a day and reminds him that he should say his feelings out loud too.He admitted that he feels if he constantly has love for someone, there may be no need to say it because “he knows”. Rashmika, however, believes that saying it still matters.

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s upcoming film

The couple is now getting ready for the release of ‘Ranabaali’ on October 16. It will be their first film together after marriage. They earlier worked together in ‘Geetha Govindam’ and ‘Dear Comrade’.