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The wedding of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda felt less like a celebrity spectacle and more like a tale of fashion playing out inside tradition. Every thread, jewel, and drape whispered something meaningful.
They tied the knot on February 26 at the luxurious ITC Mementos Udaipur, following Telugu and Kodava rituals. The couple wore custom creations by Anamika Khanna and were styled by Ami Patel. They leaned fully into tradition. And that choice made the wedding feel personal, powerful, unforgettable.
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A bride who chose tradition over trends
Rashmika’s bridal look was rooted in the spirit of a classic Telugu ‘pelli kuthuru’. Instead of going pastel like many modern celebrity brides, she chose a burnt orange silk saree with rich gold zari work.
The rust hue, framed by a bold red-and-gold border, symbolises prosperity and new beginnings. And here, it was traditional, confident, and unapologetically rooted.
Temple-house motifs embroidered across the saree that echoed sacred architecture and spiritual geometry. Antique gold hand embroidery added glow. She paired it with heavy blouse soaked in golden accents and even added soft beige veil for delicate contrast.
Jewellery became the real showstopper. She layered kasu malas, sculpted chokers, Lakshmi pendants and shoulder chains inspired by temple art. There were ornate necklaces, baajubandhs, kadas, oversized jhumkas and a mathapatti that framed her face beautifully.
Her makeup stayed minimal with nude lips and a natural base. The glow came from the gold jewellery and her warm skin tone, not heavy contouring. For hair, she mixed classic and modern. Her tresses were styled in natural waves, decorated with mogra strings and a heavy jada billa.
Vijay’s look: quiet power, royal restraint
The groom proved that restraint can look just as royal. Vijay wore an ivory silk dhoti paired with a deep vermillion angavastram, a classic Telugu wedding combination. But this was not just colour play. The angavastram featured forest and temple-inspired motifs that mean power, lineage, sacred architecture.
The silhouette was fluid, embodying Deccan masculinity. Bold, grounded, timeless. He chose vintage gold details: a temple necklace, cuffs, a baajuband, a kamarbandh, earrings, and even an anklet. Each piece was opulent but not loud.
One of the most touching details? He stayed barefoot during the rituals. That small gesture added authenticity and humility to the royal look. In natural light, the texture of silk and subtle embroidery truly shone.
Fashion that moved with rituals
In Telugu weddings, fashion evolves with each ritual. As ceremonies like jeelakarra bellam and talambralu went on, jasmine and rose garlands softened sharp lines of gold jewellery.
Angavastram draped across Vijay’s shoulder mean responsibility and sacred vows. Rashmika’s saree pleats and jewellery layers shifted so, so naturally with each ritual movement.
Together it is a visual language rooted in culture yet styled for modern audience.
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