As wedding bells ring for Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, dessert becomes her love language. Dubbing it a full-on cheat day, the ‘National Crush’ digs into a tempting mix of traditional Indian sweets—think Gulab Jamun and Ras Malai—paired with indulgent chocolate cakes, syrupy pancakes, and smooth mango pudding, making sugary delights the heart of her celebrations.

Rashmika Mandanna is all set to say ‘I do’ to the love of her life, Vijay Deverakonda, in a matter of hours. While everyone is waiting for ‘the wedding of VIROSH’, we thought, what better way to celebrate this sweet occasion than by taking a closer look at the lady herself? And trust us, Rashmika knows a thing or two about sweetness; not just in love, but on her plate too! From desi Gulab Jamun to indulgent chocolate cake, the National Crush of India has a cheat day spread that is every dessert lover’s fantasy! As we wait with bated breath for the most awaited union, let’s take a delicious detour into Rashmika Mandanna’s most sinful, sugar-loaded, cheat-day meals. Caution: Do not proceed if you are hungry!

Deewana of Desi sweets

Rashmika has admitted to having a sweet tooth. So, yes, she loves all things sweet! But desi mithai has her heart. Talking to Mashable earlier, the ‘Pushpa’ star confessed that she is a desi sweet lover through and through. Traditional Indian sweets are her sweet spot! She enjoys having Gulab jamun that melts in the mouth. Give her a bowl of Ras malai, the creamy Bengali dessert, and she would be the happiest person in the world. A piece of crumbly Barfi is all it takes to win her over!

Now the best part! Desserts come first on cheat days. “You know, on my cheat days I always have to order desserts first before actually my main meal ok… and a lot of my friends find this super weird… so I just wanted to understand… if this is just me or any one of you also do this,” the actress earlier said in a post shared on social media. We get you, girl, cheat meals are indeed about cheating!

Cakes and more

Rashmika Mandanna’s sweet tooth does not stop at desi sweets. She loves to gorge on all things cake. She loves to have a fluffy sugary pancake for cheat day mornings. “My healthy but satisfying meal is a healthy pancake…” the actress once said. \

Ask about her ultimate cheat meal? “My cheat meal is a chocolate cake or an ice cream… what are yours?” Yes, she can indulge in chocolate cakes the whole day.

Another sweet treat she often craves is a chocolate brownie. She loves earning the brownie points! Another breakfast option for her cheat day is French toast. Golden-brown slice of bread, topped with slices of caramelized banana, dusted with powdered sugar, and a sprinkle of sliced almonds. Some fresh fruits – sliced green kiwi, whole blueberries, and peach slices as garnish to make it ‘healthy’! Maple syrup for finishing touches, and there you have the perfect French toast that Rashmika adores!

Ice cream and puddings

Rashmika Mandanna is one of the busiest stars in India, which means working around the clock. And what does one eat when the promotional spree gets a tad tiring? Ice cream! Back when she was promoting ‘Animal’, Rashmika Mandanna had a midnight craving. Guess what she ate? A crunchy chocolate bar ice cream.“A midnight treat to myself after long hours of work,” she said, sharing the pictures of ice cream.

During summers, Rashmika loves to have puddings, not just any, but mango. “No one can stop me from doing the things I loooooooveeeee!” she said, sharing a video of herself digging into a bowl of mango pudding.Rashmika Mandanna will soon be walking down the aisle to be with Vijay Deverakonda. It’s safe to say that for Rashmika, life itself has become the ultimate cheat day! Share your sweet blessings for the sweet couple!