Rashmika Mandanna recently shared a playful message about Vijay Deverakonda, saying she still “can’t stop crushing on him”. Her affectionate post offers a reminder of how small expressions of appreciation can add warmth to a relationship.
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have long attracted attention for their close bond, both on and off screen. The two actors, who are set to share the screen again in the period action drama Ranabaali, recently gave fans another reason to talk about their relationship.
Rashmika shared a video featuring Vijay on her Instagram Story and added a short but affectionate message.
“It’s crazy that he’s all mine but I still can’t stop crushing on him. @thedeverakonda,” she wrote.
The simple message quickly stood out because of its playful tone. Rather than being a lengthy declaration, Rashmika’s post was essentially a spontaneous expression of admiration for her partner.
For couples, such moments of appreciation can sometimes help maintain affection and emotional connection, particularly when they are genuine and mutual.
5 reasons expressing appreciation can strengthen a relationship
A public declaration is not necessary for a healthy relationship, and every couple has different boundaries around sharing personal moments online. But expressing appreciation—whether privately or publicly—can have several positive effects.
1. It can build emotional intimacy
Telling your partner what you appreciate about them can create opportunities for emotional connection.
Simple expressions such as telling someone you admire them, appreciate their efforts or still find them attractive can remind both partners that affection has not disappeared beneath the routines of everyday life.
Rashmika’s “still crushing on him” message works in precisely that playful way. It communicates attraction while also acknowledging an ongoing emotional bond.
2. It can make your partner feel appreciated
Most people want to feel valued by the person they are closest to.
A genuine compliment can reassure a partner that their qualities, appearance, efforts or personality are noticed. Appreciation does not necessarily have to involve a grand romantic gesture; sometimes a spontaneous message can have a similar emotional impact.
The key is sincerity rather than performance.
3. It can bring playfulness back into a relationship
Long-term relationships can become dominated by practical conversations about work, household responsibilities, schedules and everyday commitments.
A playful compliment can break that pattern.
Telling your partner that you still have a crush on them, sharing an old photograph or simply sending an affectionate message can introduce a little flirtation into an otherwise ordinary day.
Small gestures like these can help couples create positive moments alongside their routine responsibilities.
4. It encourages a culture of appreciation
Relationships can be affected by stress, disagreements and outside pressures. Regularly acknowledging what you value about your partner can help ensure that positive interactions remain part of the relationship.
This does not mean ignoring genuine problems. Appreciation and conflict resolution serve different purposes.
Instead, regularly expressing gratitude can provide a positive counterbalance to the inevitable frustrations that come with sharing a life with someone.
5. It can reinforce affection and commitment
Expressing affection can also encourage people to consciously focus on what they value in their relationship.
When someone tells their partner why they admire them, they are not only communicating with the other person but also reflecting on the qualities that drew them to the relationship.
That does not mean a social-media post can determine the health or longevity of a relationship. But moments of genuine appreciation can be meaningful reminders of affection and commitment.
Rashmika and Vijay’s on-screen reunion
Rashmika and Vijay are also set to reunite professionally in Ranabaali, described as a period action drama.
Their pairing has previously attracted considerable attention among fans, making the upcoming project another much-awaited collaboration for their followers.
Rashmika’s latest Instagram Story added a personal touch to the anticipation surrounding their professional reunion, with the actor openly expressing her admiration for Vijay.
Does every couple need to share their relationship online?
Not necessarily.
While Rashmika’s message was warmly received by fans, social-media displays of affection are a personal choice. Some couples enjoy sharing romantic moments publicly, while others prefer to keep their relationship private.
What matters is that appreciation feels authentic to the people involved.
A compliment, a message, a hug, a thoughtful gesture or simply telling someone that you are proud of them can all serve the same basic purpose: letting your partner know that they are still seen and valued.
In that sense, Rashmika’s “still crushing on him” message is less about social media itself and more about the simple act of telling someone you love what you like about them.