Vijay-Rashmika reception: The wedding celebrations of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna continued to make headlines as the newlyweds hosted a glamorous reception in Hyderabad on Wednesday night (March 4). The star-studded evening brought together several leading names from the Indian film industry.
But one of the most talked-about appearances came from Kriti Sanon, who joined the couple for the celebrations.
Kriti Sanon arrives at Coctail 2 co-star Rashmika’s Hyderabad reception
Kriti arrived at the venue alongside filmmaker Karan Johar. The duo briefly posed for the paparazzi before heading inside to congratulate the newly married couple. For the grand occasion, Kriti opted for a black lehenga adorned with subtle sequin detailing. She kept her look elegant and understated, leaving her hair down and completing the ensemble with statement earrings.
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Kriti Sanon at Vijay-Rashmika’s reception
Soon after the reception began, several candid photographs from inside the venue started circulating online. In one widely shared picture, Vijay and Rashmika were seen standing close to Kriti while smiling warmly for the camera. Another moment captured the actresses sharing a light-hearted interaction as they wrapped their arms around each other’s waists while posing for a cheerful photo.
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Fans quickly dubbed the moment the “Cocktail girls reunion,” as both actors will soon appear together in the upcoming romantic comedy Cocktail 2.
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Directed by Homi Adajania, Cocktail 2 marks the first collaboration between Kriti and Rashmika on screen. Reports suggest that Adajania was also present at the reception celebrations. The movie was partly shot in Spain last year and is currently scheduled to be released in September 2026.
Meanwhile, Vijay and Rashmika have spent the past week celebrating their wedding with family and close friends. The couple tied the knot on February 26 in a traditional ceremony and have since been marking the occasion with several cultural rituals and gatherings.
The reception was attended by several prominent personalities from the film fraternity, including Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Ravi Teja, Namrata Shirodkar and Radhika Sarathkumar.