Actors Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala make it official, get engaged, first pics out
Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are now officially engaged. The couple made their relationship public with photos from their engagement ceremony, which were shared by Naga Chaitanya's father, the superstar Nagarjuna. In his heartfelt post on social media, Nagarjuna wrote, "We are thrilled to announce the engagement of our son, Naga Chaitanya, to Sobhita Dhulipala, which took place this morning at 9:42 a.m. We are overjoyed to welcome her into our family. Congratulations to the happy couple! Wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness. God bless! 8.8.8 A beginning of infinite love."
The engagement photos show Sobhita looking stunning in a peach silk saree paired with traditional gold jewelry, her hair adorned with matching peach flowers. Naga Chaitanya, on the other hand, exudes elegance in a royal all-white outfit.
Fans were quick to shower the couple with blessings and warm wishes. "Big big congratulations," one fan commented, while another said, "Best wishes to Chay and the Akkineni family." Many echoed similar sentiments, celebrating this new chapter in their lives.
The engagement ceremony was a private affair, held at Nagarjuna's residence in Hyderabad's upscale Jubilee Hills. The intimate gathering included close family members such as Nagarjuna's wife, Amala Akkineni, and Naga Chaitanya's brother, Akhil, along with Sobhita Dhulipala's parents.
Rumors about Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita's relationship had been circulating for over a year. The couple was first spotted together in Hyderabad in May of the previous year, when Sobhita was promoting her film, Major. Their relationship gained further attention after a photo of them enjoying a wine-tasting session during a European holiday went viral.
Naga Chaitanya was previously married to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The couple, who wed in 2017, announced their separation in October 2021 after four years of marriage. As Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala prepare for their future together, their engagement marks the beginning of a new journey, one that fans and well-wishers are eager to follow.