Rakshit Shetty-Rashmika Mandanna
Rakshit Shetty and Rashmika Mandanna.PR Handout

The engagement ceremony of Rakshit Shetty and Rashmika Mandanna was held in Madikeri. The event commenced at 6 pm in the presence of their close friends and relatives. A couple of popular names from Sandalwood attended the event to wish the couple, who are set to enter a new phase in their lives. [Watch The Event Live below]

Rakshit Shetty had invited almost all the stars of Sandalwood. Kiccha Sudeep, Yash, Upendra, Jaggesh and many others are likely to grace the engagement ceremony. The couple's relatives and friends will be also part of the engagement.

Around 2500 guests attended the engagement and elaborate security was made to avoid any sorts of troubles. Only people with proper invitations was allowed to attend the event.

Rashmika Mandanna donned Shraddha Ponappa-designed peach coloured gown, while Rakshit Shetty sported a self-designed cream tuxedo with a peach coloured tie. The couple exhaged rings and cut a cake to mark the celebration. 

As the couple belong to different cultures, the families decided to treat the guests with both Mangalorean and Coorg delicacies. North Indian and Chinese dishes are also in the menu. Over 50 expert cooks prepared about 30 dishes.

Rakshit Shetty met Rashmika Mandanna on the sets of Kirik Party. Their friendship gradually turned into love and their relationship has been happily approved by their parents.

After playing hide-and-seek game about their relationship for some time, the first hint was given by Rakshit Shetty on their affair Weekend with Ramesh 3. Later, on the actor''s birthday, it was formally revealed that they were in a relationship.

However, the couple has no plans to tie the knot in the near future. Their first priority is career and they are likely to get hitched after two years.