Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika shine as India’s culture takes center stage in NYC

Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna were at the heart of the 43rd India Day Parade in New York, a milestone event that saw the Empire State Building illuminated in the tricolor. Serving as co-Grand Marshals for the world's largest India Day Parade, Vijay and Rashmika led the celebrations along Madison Avenue, a testament to the rising international influence of Indian cinema and culture. The event, organized by the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), drew an estimated crowd of nearly 600,000 people, celebrating India's heritage and its 79th Independence Day. https: twitter.com telugufilmnagar status 1957269325569487028 The festivities were not just a celebration but also a solemn occasion. The parade began with heartfelt tributes to the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack and the Ahmedabad plane crash. For Vijay Deverakonda , the experience was particularly special as he was joined by his family, adding a personal touch to the grand occasion for the Telugu diaspora. Vijay's upcoming movies will be directed by Rahul Sankrityan and Ravi Kiran Kola. Rashmika's upcoming movies include The Girlfriend and Mysaa. Also Read : These facts about Baahubali, Coolie actor Sathyaraj will surprise you AR Murugadoss explains why Tamil cinema lags in the Rs 1,000 crore club