Vijay & Rashmika to fulfill their promise of supporting government school students in Thummanpet
Mumbai, June 14
Keeping true to their words, beloved couple Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna will be rewarding the hardworking students of 9th and 10th grade from Achampet Mandal of Telangana, the place where Vijay's father was born.
Making the exciting announcement on social media, VD took to his X (Earlier known as Twitter) handle and wrote, "We are on our way to Thummanpet. The little village where my Father was born. In February -
@iamRashmika and I had announced the beginning of a little dream of ours. To reward all the hardworking students of 9th and 10th grade from Achampet Mandal of Telangana. (sic)."
Rashmika also went on to express her happiness by resharing Vijay's post on her handle with red heart emojis.
Refreshing your memory, after their traditional fairytale wedding in Udaipur in February this year, Vijay and Rashmika had announced their decision to support the education of Class 9 and 10 students in 44 government schools in Thummanpeta via the Deverakonda Foundation.
As part of the initiative, they are reported to ensure that the fees of these students are paid on time, along with easy access to notebooks and other study materials, considerably easing the burden of the parents. This is also expected to prevent a lot of kids from dropping out of school due to a lack of financial resources.
On the professional front, Vijay and Rashmika are all set to share screen space for the first time together as a married couple in the upcoming period drama, 'Ranabaali'.
Previously, Rashmika and Vijay were seen together in the movies "Geetha Govindam" and "Dear Comrade", making 'Ranabaali' their third professional collaboration.
Going by the sources, "Ranabaali" is inspired by real incidents from the 1850s that were never recorded in mainstream history books. The movie is likely to focus on the incidents that the British allegedly misrepresented in history.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Very noble gesture from Vijay and Rashmika! But I hope this isn't just a one-time PR stunt. The real test will be whether they sustain this in the coming years. So many promises are made after weddings and then forgotten. Let's see if the Deverakonda Foundation actually delivers on fees, notebooks, and materials as promised. Actions speak louder than posts on X.
As a film fan who's followed Vijay since his early days, this makes me respect him even more. He's always been grounded and connected to his roots. Supporting 44 government schools is no small feat. And Rashmika matching his energy is heartwarming. Also excited about Ranabaali – a period drama from the 1850s sounds fresh and promising!
Such a practical way to give back! 💯 Many children drop out because parents can't afford basic school supplies. By covering fees and materials, they're tackling the root cause. I'd love to know if they are also mentoring these students or just funding them. Either way, it's a beautiful start for their married life together. Wishing them all the best!
How is this 'news'? Two rich celebrities donating money to a school is hardly groundbreaking. I'm more curious about why they're promoting a movie that supposedly 'corrects' history. The British era is complex, and reducing it to a narrative of good vs evil seems simplistic. But I'm sure the fan clubs will love it regardless. Hope the film isn't just propaganda.
This is what real heroism looks like. Not flying around in spandex, but investing in the future
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