Watch: Rashmika Mandanna Lights Up The Stage With ‘Saami Saami’ Dance At India Day Parade
Rashmika Mandanna wowed the crowd with an impromptu dance performance to her hit song ‘Saami Saami’ at a New York event.
A video of Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna dancing to her chartbuster song ‘Saami Saami’ has taken the internet by storm. The clip is from a recent event in New York, part of the 43rd India Day Parade, which she attended with actor and rumoured beau, Vijay Deverakonda. The duo, elegantly dressed in coordinated traditional attire, were honoured as Grand Marshals. While their joint appearance itself was enough to make headlines, Rashmika's impromptu performance and their undeniable chemistry left fans gushing.
Vijay Deverakonda’s parents also accompanied them on the trip, marking a significant public appearance for the group.
During one of the events, as seen in the viral video, Rashmika delighted the massive crowd by grooving to her super hit track ‘Saami Saami’ from her blockbuster film ‘Pushpa: The Rise’. As the song began, Vijay was seen sportingly moving aside, leaving the stage for Rashmika to take the spotlight. She was soon joined by other dancers as she flawlessly recreated the song's iconic hook steps, earning loud cheers from the audience.
Check out the viral video here:
Their off-stage chemistry was just as captivating. Photographs from the parade captured intimate moments between the two, engrossed in conversation and sharing affectionate glances. Rashmika looked stunning in an elegant beige suit with a vibrant red dupatta, perfectly complemented by Vijay, who donned a matching beige sherwani.
Guys my #Virosh is back after so so long 🤍🤍🥹
— Aysha Musthaq (@AyshaMusthaq) August 17, 2025
The vibe, the grace, the cutenes🤌🤌
I honestly don’t think I can sleep tonight… and plus they’re holding hands 😭😭😭#Rashmikamandanna#VijayDeverakonda pic.twitter.com/TOVzLPN4Xk
The coordinated outfits and their easy camaraderie did not go unnoticed by fans, who have been shipping the pair since they co-starred in hits like 'Geetha Govindam' (2018) and 'Dear Comrade' (2019).
These dating rumours have been further solidified by Rashmika Mandanna's apparent closeness with Vijay's family and several joint public appearances. While neither has officially confirmed their relationship, fans are eagerly awaiting an announcement.
Meanwhile, on the professional front, the beloved on-screen pair is reportedly set to reunite for a third time for a project tentatively titled 'VD 14', directed by Rahul Sankrityan.
Vijay Deverakonda most recently starred with Satyadev and Bhagyashree Borse in the Gowtam Tinnauri-directed film ‘Kingdom’. The movie made Rs 82 crore worldwide despite receiving mixed reviews.
Meanwhile, Rashmika Mandanna is gearing up for the release of Aditya Satpodar's horror-comedy ‘Thama’, which also stars Paresh Rawal, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The movie will be released on Diwali 2025.
