Rashmika Mandanna calls herself Telangana’s ‘official daughter-in-law’ at first Bathukamma after marriage to Vijay Deverakonda

Newlyweds Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna joined the grand Saddula Bathukamma celebrations at Hyderabad’s Tank Bund. The couple danced around the colourful floral arrangements and celebrated Telangana’s traditional festival with a large gathering.During the event, Rashmika Mandanna spoke to the crowd and shared a special message about celebrating her first Bathukamma after marrying Vijay in February 2026. She said her husband had promised to take her to a place where the festival is celebrated on a grand scale.Rashmika Mandanna calls herself Telangana’s daughter-in-lawAs quoted by India Today, Rashmika Mandanna said she had come to dance with everyone but was surprised when she was asked to address the gathering.“I came here to dance with you all. Now, they got me on stage and asked me to talk. Generally, when I am on stage, I don't know what to talk. Today, I cannot understand anything,” she said.She then recalled Vijay’s promise to take her to the Bathukamma celebrations after their marriage. “But, after my marriage in February, Vijju told me that he would take me to the place where Bathukamma is celebrated in a big way. He said I could dance there,” she added.Calling it their first Bathukamma after marriage, Rashmika said she had come to learn from the people around her. “At home, my athai (mother-in-law) and other family members do the Bathukamma dance. I know a little bit. But today, I've come to Bathukamma as the official daughter-in-law of Telangana,” she said.Vijay and Rashmika’s traditional looksSpeaking of their outfit, Rashmika Mandanna looked radiant in a royal blue and yellow silk saree. She completed her traditional look with her hair tied in a bun adorned with a gajra. Vijay complemented her in a yellow embroidered kurta paired with beige pyjama pants.What is Saddula Bathukamma?Saddula Bathukamma marks the grand finale of Telangana’s nine-day Bathukamma festival. The celebration honours flowers, community spirit and the state’s cultural traditions.Women traditionally arrange seasonal flowers in colourful, tiered formations and gather around them to sing and dance. The festivities begin with Engili Pula Bathukamma during the Mahalaya Amavasya period and culminate around Durga Ashtami.The couple was recently seen on the big screens in the latest period action drama ‘Ranabaali’ helmed by Rahul Sankrityan. The film was released last Friday and opened to a mixed response.Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!