Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are bringing their off-screen romance to one of Indian entertainment’s most recognisable celebrity couches. The newly married actors are set to appear together on Koffee With Karan Season 9, where their playful exchanges, candid revelations and jokes about married life promise to make the episode a talking point for fans. The couple will feature in the second episode of the season, following Salman Khan’s appearance in the premiere. A new promo teases conversations about their relationship, their co-stars and the little compromises that come with marriage.
Rashmika asked Vijay to marry her 100 Times
One of the promo’s biggest revelations concerns how Vijay and Rashmika decided to get married. Rather than a conventional proposal, the couple described a process that involved repeated conversations about taking their relationship to the next level. Rashmika says she asked Vijay around 100 times before they finally tied the knot earlier this year. The anecdote offers a light-hearted glimpse into the relationship of the actors, who married in Udaipur on February 26, 2026, after years of speculation about their romance. Their wedding was celebrated through ceremonies reflecting both Vijay’s Telugu heritage and Rashmika’s Kodava roots.
Rashmika picks Allu Arjun over Ranbir Kapoor
The Rapid Fire round brings another playful moment when host Karan Johar asks Rashmika to choose between her Pushpa co-star Allu Arjun and Animal actor Ranbir Kapoor. Rashmika picks Allu Arjun, giving fans another glimpse into her professional relationships with two major co-stars. She has previously worked with both actors in films that attracted considerable attention, making the question a natural fit for the show’s format. Vijay also faces a question about his on-screen chemistry with actresses other than his wife. Before he can offer an answer, Rashmika jumps in with a quick “nobody”, prompting a humorous exchange.
Vijay’s simple rule for a happy marriage
Asked about his formula for a happy marriage, Vijay offers a short answer: agree with your wife. The remark fits the episode’s teasing tone, with the couple appearing comfortable joking about their relationship in front of Johar. Their exchanges also come as they reunite professionally in Ranabaali, their latest film together, which released in theatres on October 16, 2026. The promo’s final playful moment arrives during a game segment, when Vijay calls Allu Arjun, affectionately known as Bunny, and asks him to deliver the line, “Karan, it’s me.”
When and where to watch ‘Koffee With Karan 9’
The ninth season of Koffee With Karan is streaming exclusively on JioHotstar. New episodes are scheduled to arrive every Wednesday at 7 pm, according to JioStar’s announcement. As the show approaches its final season after more than two decades, Vijay and Rashmika’s appearance brings together the ingredients that have long defined the format: celebrity revelations, quick-fire choices and banter that continues beyond the couch. For fans of the couple, the episode offers a rare chance to see them discuss their relationship together while balancing humour with glimpses of their life as newlyweds.