Netizens respond to Rashmika Mandanna's post defending Vijay Deverakonda and their relationship: ‘Etna explanation to Vijay se expect kiya tha…’

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda's relationship has sparked a lot of interest online over the past couple of days. Following their first appearance as a couple on ‘Koffee with Karan,' many netizens criticised the actor for his comments. During the interview, he shared that he told Rashmika she had to ask him to marry her 100 times, while the actress revealed she spent an entire year convincing him before they agreed to tie the knot.Amid ongoing online criticism, Mandanna shared a lengthy statement about the matter, saying people do not need to worry about their relationship, as she is truly happy with Deverakonda. Netizens were quick to react to her post online, with many people sharing their support for the couple’s bond and relationship, while others still had their own qualms about the matter.Netizens react to Rashmika Mandanna’s post about her and Vijay Deverakonda's relationshipMany people flooded the actress’ comment section under the post with heart emojis, lending their support to the star and her relationship with Deverakonda. One person shared a comment and thanked the actress for her genuine words, while another person shared, “Every single word here is pure truth and so empowering! Thank you for speaking your heart out so gracefully, ma'am. Standing by each other through thick and thin is what true love is all about. We are always, always with you both!”One person wrote, “I appreciate this response... It seems she gets to live with a different version of him than the one coming across to us... Just have to trust she knows what is good for her instead of implying otherwise out of 'concern'," while another social media user added, “Such a lovely couple you guys are. Lots of love, Vijju and Rushiee.”Internet users also joked about Rashmika Mandanna’s lengthy post and called her outWhile there were many supporters, there were also comments from people who criticised the situation. One social media user joked about the ongoing debate in the comment section and wrote, “She proved once again 'how much she loves Vijay.' Vijay proved once again ‘how much he loves himself.’”Another similar comment on her post added, “If you can’t read all those pages of paragraphs, here’s a short summary for you: 'Rashmika loves Vijay, and Vijay loves Vijay too,'" while another person added, “Posting this was brave; leaving it open for comments was braver.” Another internet user resharing the post on his account and added a similar comment saying: “9 slides ki post daali hai inhone just to prove ‘Rashmika loves Vijay and Vijay loves Vijay too’”, further mentioning that Deverakonda simply shared a photo and the same video his partner has posted online, and barely wrote about the incident in the caption.Netizens call out Vijay Deverakonda for not sharing a post about the ongoing matterMany people online continued to call out the ‘Arjun Reddy’ actor, pointing out that while Mandanna took the initiative to share a lengthy post about the criticism online, he is still keeping quiet. One person wrote on Instagram, “No reply from him, typical," while another added, “Did he give a remark, birthmark, postmark, trademark, hallmark, watermark, or checkmark???”Another comment from a netizen added, “Brother is still asking his girl to answer all this s***. The problem wasn't taking time to answer the proposal, but the red flags were validated throughout the interview. The fact that he came across as too self-obsessed gave me jitters in a very bad way.” Another person called her and Deverakonda out and wrote, “Etna explanation to Vijay se expect kiya tha, not from you” (Such an explanation was expected from Vijay, not from you).Rasmika Mandanna’s statement about her and Vijay Deverakonda’s relationshipOn Monday, Mandanna officially shared a post on her account about the ongoing drama revolving around her relationship with Vijay Deverakonda. She started the post by commenting that she wanted to share her “lil’ 2 cents” on the matter.She continued, “I generally don't address these things because everyone has a right to their opinions. Sometimes, I even enjoy reading them and gaining a different perspective. But the current frenzy over our interview feels less like people having opinions and more like an angry mob looking for someone to vent at.”She provided clarification over the “100 times” comment that was made on "Koffee With Karan," writing that she was in shock over the ongoing hate and speculation about their relationship. She added, “First, it was never about the number of times or an entire year. That's where some of you got stuck. Yes, that conversation happened. But neither of us was looking for a grand proposal. The conversation was about him wanting both of us to take the time and space to understand each other, to be sure that despite all the highs and lows and the joys and stresses of life, this was what we wanted and the right time for it. And we did. We chose each other.”She also shared that neither of them was looking for a grand gesture and that she respected his decision to take a year to be more sure about things in life. She also commented on when it became a “bad thing” to be “obsessed” with your man. Mandanna also added, “Find a man who loves you so beautifully that even after you're married, you'd still want to tell him, ‘Let's get married.' I would do it a thousand times—100 is nothing. It's really that simple.”Lastly, she concluded the post by sharing a video of Deverakonda carrying her on his back, while she wrote in the post, “Love to all those who celebrate love and joy. And to everyone else ... Please find something that makes you happy, too.”Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda met for the first time in 2017 while working together on the set of their Telugu film ‘Geetha Govindam,' which was released in 2018. The pair started dating soon after they worked on their second film, ‘Dear Comrade,' together. They officially tied the knot on February 26, 2026, in Udaipur.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!