Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are making good on a promise they made in February 2025 — travelling to Thummanpet, the small village in Achampet Mandal, Telangana, where Vijay's father was born, to personally reward hardworking students of Class 9 and 10 across 44 government schools. The visit marks the first on-ground fulfilment of the couple's education initiative, launched through the Deverakonda Foundation shortly after their wedding.

What Vijay Said on X

Announcing the visit on his official X handle, Vijay 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.' Rashmika reshared the post with red heart emojis, signalling her equal enthusiasm for the initiative.

What the Initiative Covers

Launched via the Deverakonda Foundation following their traditional wedding in Udaipur in February 2025, the programme reportedly covers timely payment of school fees, along with provision of notebooks and other study materials for students enrolled in 44 government schools in the Thummanpeta area. The initiative is designed to ease the financial burden on parents and, according to reports, is expected to significantly reduce dropout rates among students who might otherwise leave school due to a lack of resources.

Why Thummanpet Holds Personal Significance

Thummanpet is not just a philanthropic destination for the couple — it is the village where Vijay Deverakonda's father was born, giving the initiative a deeply personal dimension. Choosing Achampet Mandal as the focal point of their first major charitable effort reflects a conscious decision to give back to roots rather than opt for a higher-profile urban cause. Notably, this is among the first major public acts of the couple since their February 2025 Udaipur wedding.

Professional Front: 'Ranabaali' on the Horizon

Beyond their philanthropic work, Vijay and Rashmika are set to share screen space for the first time as a married couple in the upcoming period drama 'Ranabaali'. The film will mark their third collaboration after 'Geetha Govindam' and 'Dear Comrade'. According to sources, 'Ranabaali' is inspired by real incidents from the 1850s that were reportedly never documented in mainstream history books, with the narrative reportedly focusing on events the British allegedly misrepresented in historical records.

With the Thummanpet visit now under way, the couple's education pledge moves from announcement to action — and all eyes are on whether the Deverakonda Foundation will scale the model beyond Achampet Mandal in the months ahead.