India, March 4 -- Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda met the press and media in Hyderabad ahead of their grand wedding reception, marking their first meet-and-greet since tying the knot. The newlywed couple thanked the press for their support on stage. At one point, Vijay said that the Telugu states have gained a new daughter-in-law, which made Rashmika blush. (Also read: Rashmika Mandanna feeds Vijay Deverakonda with her hand; couple serve food to fans in 1st meet and greet after wedding)

Vijay, who was seen in a yellow kurta, addressed the media and said, "You guys have been watching me since I was a kid, saw me growing through movies, interviews, photoshoots. When I was at the beginning of my career, all these interviews m...