Alia Bhatt has reportedly liked Rashmika Mandanna’s Instagram post responding to criticism of her marriage to Vijay Deverakonda.
News9 reported the interaction on October 29, noting that Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani were also among the celebrities who liked the post. The likes indicate engagement with Rashmika’s statement, but do not explain each person’s reasons or amount to a separate public response.
Why Rashmika addressed the discussion
Rashmika’s statement followed online debate about the couple’s appearance on Koffee With Karan Season 9.
She acknowledged that people were entitled to different opinions but said the reaction had become overly personal. Her response emphasised that she and Vijay were adults who had made their own decision about sharing a life together.
She explains their approach to marriage
Part of the discussion concerned Vijay’s remark about asking Rashmika to propose repeatedly before they married.
In her account, Rashmika explained that the conversations were about allowing themselves time to understand each other and consider their future. She said her certainty about the relationship and his wish to think through practical matters could coexist.
She rejected the suggestion that their different approaches invalidated the decision they ultimately made together.
Rashmika says Vijay supported her through difficult times
Rashmika also challenged unsolicited advice from people interpreting the relationship through clips and social media commentary.
She said Vijay had supported her during difficult periods and described herself as happy in their marriage. She asked critics to respect her own account of her life and objected to comments directed at her family.
These are her descriptions of the relationship. They should not be replaced with conclusions drawn from isolated expressions, edited footage or labels applied by strangers.
What Alia’s like does—and does not—establish
The reported like is the specific development connecting Alia to the story. The coverage reviewed does not include an accompanying statement explaining her response.
It would therefore be speculative to claim that she reacted because of criticism of her own marriage. Similar experiences may invite comparisons from observers, but they do not establish her motivation.
The couple announced their wedding earlier in 2026
Rashmika and Vijay shared their wedding photographs and personal messages in February 2026. Their announcement identified February 26 as the wedding date.
The latest discussion concerns their response to public commentary, rather than a new marriage announcement. Rashmika’s central position is that their personal choices should be understood through what they have actually shared—not assumptions about how a relationship ought to look.
