Rashmika Mandanna's Wedding Announcement Shatters Asian Instagram Records
In a stunning display of digital celebration, actress Rashmika Mandanna's Instagram post announcing her marriage to fellow actor Vijay Deverakonda has officially become the most-liked Instagram post in Asia. The historic achievement was confirmed on Saturday morning, marking a significant milestone in social media engagement across the continent.
Record-Breaking Numbers and Combined Engagement
As of Saturday morning, Rashmika Mandanna's wedding announcement post alone has amassed a staggering 23.2 million likes on the popular social media platform. When combined with Vijay Deverakonda's corresponding post, which has crossed 18.4 million likes, the couple's total engagement stands at an impressive 41.6 million likes across both Instagram handles.
This remarkable achievement has officially dethroned cricketing icon Virat Kohli's previously record-holding 2024 T20 World Cup victory post, which had accumulated an estimated 22.8 million likes and was long regarded as the most-liked Instagram picture in the region.
Surpassing Previous Celebrity Wedding Posts
Rashmika Mandanna, who commands over 50 million followers on Instagram, has not only broken regional records but has also surpassed engagement numbers set by previous high-profile celebrity wedding announcements. Her post has outperformed notable wedding announcements including:
- Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's wedding posts
- Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal's marriage announcements
- Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's wedding content
A Personal Touch: Rashmika's Heartfelt Message
In her record-breaking post, the actress introduced her husband to her millions of fans with a deeply personal and emotional note that read:
"The man who taught me what true love feels like, The man who showed me what being in peace feels like! The man who told me everyday that dreaming big was absolutely ok and constantly telling me I was capable of achieving something much more than what I could possibly think I ever could! The man who's never stopped me from dancing like no one's watching.. the man who showed me travelling with friends is the best thing ever, and trust me I could write a book on this man! I've become the woman I have always dreamt of being, because you made her who she is today! I've truly been blessed! Vijju I am always short of words to describe the feelings I have for you!! I've always told you that!! But you know suddenly all of my achievements, struggles, happiness, sadness, joy, life - everything just makes a lot more sense now - it is because I have you - witnessing it all.. being the biggest part of it all! I am so so so so soooo excited to becoming your wife! to be your wife! To be called your wife!! it's full party time now!! Let's have the bestestest life ever together! I love you!"
Global Recognition and Ranking
Beyond regional achievements, Rashmika Mandanna's wedding announcement has earned her a prestigious spot among the top 20 most-liked Instagram posts of all time when excluding football-related content. The post currently ranks 18th on this exclusive global list, having surpassed notable posts from international celebrities including:
- Justin Bieber's first photo of his son Jack Blues Bieber
- Selena Gomez's engagement announcement to Benny Blanco
The couple, who had been the subject of dating rumors for years, officially tied the knot in a private ceremony in Udaipur, with their social media announcement creating unprecedented digital engagement that has captured the attention of millions across India and beyond.
