Rashmika Mandanna, the actress from "Pushpa 2," acknowledged that she is in a relationship, saying that she is a "partner" to someone special. Long-standing fanbase rumors about her finding love were validated by the update.

The actress discussed her concept of a "happy place" and alluded to her relationship by saying, "I am just a daughter, just a sister, just a partner," in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. She also talked about how she feels rooted at home in the lines, highlighting how much she cherishes her private life despite her notoriety and prominence.

In the same talks, Mandanna discussed what attracts her to a person, mentioning that she is drawn to people with a smile and those who respect others. “Eyes are the window to one’s soul. I believe in that and I keep smiling, so I am drawn to people who have a smiley face,” she added.

The 28-year-old’s statements reflect that her undisclosed partner has those traits and she perhaps has been in a relationship for a while.

However, she did not confirm or deny another rumour which has many of her fans believe that Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda is the “partner” she just hinted at.

Social media posts and pictures from vacations featuring Deverakonda and Mandanna have given fans clues about their close relationship, with the actress even spending time with the former’s family.

Meanwhile, the two actors, who starred together in the blockbusters ‘Geetha Govindam’ and ‘Dear Comrade’, are set to collaborate again for ‘The Girlfriend,’ marking their first project together since these relationship rumours began.