Actors and power couple Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay in Chennai on Monday, October 12, ahead of the release of their upcoming film Ranabaali. Pictures of Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna and Thalapathy Vijay posing together have gone viral on social media.

Vijay Deverakonda praises Thalapathy Vijay after meeting

Vijay Deverakonda took to X to share his experience of meeting the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, describing it as a memorable and warm interaction.

“Had the most beautiful time with the dearest Thalapathy Vijay Sir,” the actor wrote. He added that despite having had a long day, Vijay welcomed them warmly and shared personal insights into life, work and the world. One meeting and sir is already a favourite,” Vijay Deverakonda added.

Rashmika Mandanna expresses admiration for Vijay

Rashmika Mandanna also shared pictures from the meeting and spoke about her admiration for Vijay, reflecting on his journey from a celebrated actor to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

“From fangirling him for longer than I can remember to having the opportunity to work with sir to today admiring him for the Chief Minister he is! His journey is nothing short of incredible,” she wrote on social media, extending her love and best wishes to him.

For the meeting, Rashmika and Thalapathy Vijay twinned in shades of royal blue. Rashmika wore a saree and styled her hair in a neat bun, while Chief Minister Vijay opted for a navy blue shirt.

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘Ranabaali’

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s upcoming film Ranabaali is directed by Rahul Sankrityan; the period action drama is set against the backdrop of the Great Madras Famine of 1876–78 and explores the struggles of people under British colonial rule.

The film also features Arnold Vosloo in a key role and is scheduled to release in theatres on October 16, 2026.

Ranabaali marks Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s third on-screen collaboration after Geetha Govindam (2018) and Dear Comrade (2019).