Actor Vijay Deverakonda has drawn criticism on social media after discussing the engagement rings he chose for his wife, actor Rashmika Mandanna, during an appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9.

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During the conversation, Vijay revisited earlier speculation about a ring Rashmika had worn in a social media post in October 2025. At the time, the jewellery prompted rumours that the couple had secretly got engaged. Vijay said he was annoyed that people had mistaken a ring worn during a film shoot for the engagement ring he had selected.

As Rashmika showed the rings during the show, Vijay explained his choice by saying that he had bought them because they reflected his personal style.

His remarks subsequently became a topic of online discussion. Some social media users questioned why his personal taste was being emphasised when the rings were intended for Rashmika. Others criticised what they perceived as a focus on his own preferences rather than hers.

The discussion also brought renewed attention to the earlier engagement rumours. Rashmika’s October 2025 Instagram post featuring her pet dog, Aura, had attracted notice after viewers spotted a diamond ring on her hand. However, the post itself was not an official engagement announcement.

During the same conversation, the couple also spoke about their decision to marry. Rashmika said she had been ready for marriage earlier, while Vijay explained that he wanted to understand how their relationship would handle career pressures and difficult periods before taking the next step.

Vijay said he had initially considered proposing during a holiday in Italy, but eventually proposed during the couple’s wedding celebrations in Udaipur in February 2026.

The latest reactions highlight how comments made during celebrity interviews can quickly spark wider conversations online. While some viewers criticised Vijay’s remarks about the rings, the discussion largely reflects social media users’ interpretations of the exchange.