Rashmika Mandanna's debut film, Kirik Party, occupies a particular place in her heart. However, while filming, she became close to her co-star, Rakshit Shetty. They quickly developed feelings for each other, and by December 2016, when their film was released, they were formally dating. The pair decided to take their romance to the next level and got engaged on July 3, 2017, in an intimate ceremony.