When Vijay Deverakonda spoke about his bond with rumoured girlfriend Rashmika Mandanna

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Vijay Deverakonda Birthday 2024: Actor Vijay Deverakonda celebrates his birthday on May 9. The superstar, who rose to fame with Sandeep Reddy Vanga's ‘Arjun Reddy' has come a long way on the film front. Besides his impeccable acting skills, Vijay has also made headlines for his rumoured relationship with actress Rashmika Mandanna.

In 2022, when Vijay appeared on an episode of ‘Koffee With Karan' he spilled the beans about his relationship with Rashmika and called her a 'darling'. The 'Liger' actor in a conversation with Karan Johar and Ananya Pandey, opened up about his bond.

He said "We have done 2 films together and she is a darling. I'm very fond of her. She is a very good friend of mine and we share so much through films like lots of highs and lots of lows. A bond gets created. In films, you are put into close proximity very quickly and so a bond develops quicker."

Talking about his relationship status, the 'Arjun Reddy' star said, "I have a very good relationship with my parents, director Puri."

When Karan asked Vijay about his current relationship, the actor said, "The day I will marry and have kids, I will say it out loud until then I would not like to hurt anyone who adores me." "There are so many people who love you as an actor and have your poster on their wall, on their phones. They give me so much love and appreciation, I don't want to break their heart", he added.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Vijay was last seen in 'Family Star' alongside Mrunal Thakur. Directed by Parasuram Petla, the film revolves around Govardhan (played by Vijay Deverakonda), a middle-class man devoted to his family's happiness.

Talking about his role, Vijay Deverakonda shared, "Playing Govardhan in The Family Star was a deeply rewarding experience. He is your ideal yet real hero, someone who shoulders the responsibility of his entire family without complaining or seeking recognition for the personal sacrifices he makes. His journey reflects the everyday struggles and triumphs of the middle class, which will resonate with audiences across cultures. The film beautifully captures the essence of family bonds and the complexities of love, and I'm excited for audiences worldwide to witness this emotional rollercoaster..."

He is all set to team up with producer Dil Raju for a new project. The yet-to-be-titled film will mark the first collaboration between Vijay Deverakonda and Ravi Kiran Kola.

(With inputs from ANI)