Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna seen together at Mumbai airport after Koffee With Karan backlash

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna walked hand‑in‑hand through Mumbai’s terminal on Monday, a public display that follows criticism of the actor’s remarks on their love story. The couple, both wearing masks, were spotted near the airport entrance with Vijay’s mother and brother, who waved at the paparazzi before Vijay acknowledged them with a wave of his own. Rashmika continued ahead while Vijay kept his arm around her as they chatted. This is the second airport sighting since their appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9, where Vijay’s comments about testing their relationship sparked widespread online backlash. Earlier, an airport snap showed Vijay walking a distance away from Rashmika, fueling the controversy. The pair chose casual outfits for the latest outing. Vijay and Rashmika were married in February after dating for several years; they first met on the set of Geetha Govindam and later deepened their bond while working on Dear Comrade. On the talk show they revealed that Rashmika proposed, but Vijay asked her to repeat the question 100 times, delaying his answer for a year. Both have since responded to trolls, defending their marriage.

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Airport appearances by film stars often become media focal points in India, especially after talk‑show episodes that stir public debate. Koffee With Karan is a popular celebrity interview platform that can amplify personal comments into viral discussions.