South Indian cinema stars Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are set to headline the 43rd India Day Parade in New York as Grand Marshals, marking their first joint public appearance in years. Organized by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), the event is billed as the world’s largest India Day celebration, drawing thousands of Indian diaspora participants along Madison Avenue on August 17, 2025.
🇮🇳 A Star-Studded Independence Day Celebration
- The duo will also participate in Independence Day festivities on August 15, ahead of the main parade
- Their presence was confirmed via personalized video messages played at the Indian Consulate in NYC
- Both actors began their messages with “Sarve Bhavanthu Sukhinah” and concluded with “Jai Hind”, expressing pride in representing India abroad
“I am honoured and excited to be the grand marshal at the India Day parade happening on August 17 in New York City,” said Vijay Deverakonda
Rashmika echoed, “Let’s come together to celebrate this festival with pride and pay tribute to our motherland”
🌟 Cultural Impact and Public Buzz
- The appearance has sparked excitement among fans, especially amid ongoing speculation about their off-screen relationship
- Their participation is expected to boost global visibility for the event and energize the Indian-American community
- The FIA also paid tribute to victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and Ahmedabad plane crash during the launch event, setting a solemn yet patriotic tone
📌 Why It Matters
- Reinforces the soft power of Indian cinema in global cultural diplomacy
- Highlights the growing influence of South Indian stars on international platforms
- Celebrates India’s 78th Independence Day with unity, pride, and star power
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