Vijay Deverakonda has delivered a blunt response to people criticizing his marriage to Rashmika Mandanna following their appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9. The Telugu actor shared an affectionate Instagram post featuring his wife on Monday, October 26, before ending it with an expletive-filled message directed at those questioning their relationship.
His reaction came shortly after Rashmika addressed the controversy in a lengthy statement, defending her marriage and criticizing misleading social media narratives.
Vijay Deverakonda Has a Strong Message for Critics
Vijay shared romantic photographs and a video featuring Rashmika, describing her as his best friend and one of the most important people in his life.
The actor assured concerned followers that they were both “gloriously happy” and emphasized that he would stand beside his wife regardless of public criticism.
However, his affectionate message ended with a much sharper response:
“Now, with absolutely no intended kindness or respect, everyone else can go fuck themselves. :))”
The actor signed the statement using his full name, Deverakonda Vijay Sai.
His comments made it clear that he was unwilling to entertain continued personal attacks against the couple, although the post did not directly address every criticism raised about their television appearance.
What Sparked the Koffee With Karan Controversy?
The backlash began after Vijay and Rashmika discussed their marriage during an episode of Karan Johar’s celebrity talk show.
Rashmika revealed that she had initiated conversations about marriage, while Vijay admitted telling her to ask him 100 times before he would consider proposing.
Some viewers interpreted the exchange as disrespectful, calling Vijay a “red flag” and questioning the couple’s relationship dynamics.
The criticism intensified as short clips circulated online, with several content creators offering unsolicited relationship advice.
Rashmika subsequently clarified that Vijay’s hesitation was about ensuring they were ready for marriage rather than forcing her to repeatedly prove her commitment.
Defending her decision, she wrote:
“I would do it a thousand times. A hundred is nothing.”
She also criticized people who preferred edited clips and online speculation over her explanation of their relationship.
Vijay Previously Mocked Social Media Relationship Experts
Before publishing his stronger statement, Vijay had shared a satirical Instagram reel mocking people who analyzed minor details from the interview.
The video jokingly treated the couple’s seating arrangement, coffee placement and interactions as supposed relationship warning signs.
Vijay captioned the reel:
“Needs subtitles. Regional languages lo.”
The couple married in Udaipur on February 26, 2026, after years of speculation surrounding their relationship. They previously appeared together in Geetha Govindam (2018) and Dear Comrade (2019).
Their latest public responses highlight a distinction between audiences discussing celebrity interviews and making definitive judgments about private relationships.
While viewers remain free to criticize the remarks made on television, Rashmika and Vijay have emphasized that their marriage cannot be fully understood through selectively circulated clips.
