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News18
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sobhita Dhulipala Can't Take Her Eyes Off Newlyweds Akhil, Zainab At Their Reception
Last Updated: Sobhita Dhulipala looked radiant at Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee's wedding reception, posing lovingly with the newlyweds and her husband Naga Chaitanya. Akhil Akkineni, the younger son of superstar Nagarjuna, tied the knot with Zainab Ravdjee in a private wedding ceremony at the family's Hyderabad residence on June 6. The intimate event was followed by a lavish reception hosted at the iconic Annapurna Studios, where the Akkinenis welcomed industry friends and extended family to bless the couple. Among those who turned heads at the reception were Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala, who played the perfect hosts. In newly shared photos from Annapurna Studios' official Instagram handle, Sobhita looked radiant in a classic red saree teamed with an intricately embellished blouse. She posed gracefully beside Chaitanya and was seen beaming with joy as she adored the newlyweds, Akhil and Zainab. Nagarjuna took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the wedding and shared the first official photos of the bride and groom. He wrote, 'With immense joy, Amala and I are delighted to share that our dear son has married his beloved Zainab in a beautiful ceremony (3:35 am) at our home, where our hearts belong. We watched a dream come true surrounded by love, laughter, and those dearest to us. We seek your blessings as they begin this new journey together. With love and gratitude." Sobhita also gave Zainab a warm social media welcome. She shared a heartfelt note that read, 'Welcome to the family dear Z. Congratulations to the newlyweds." Akhil, known for his roles in Telugu films like Agent and Hello, is the son of Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni. His wife, Zainab Ravdjee, is the daughter of Hyderabad-based businessman Zulfi Ravdjee. Zainab once dabbled in acting and notably appeared in M.F. Husain's Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities alongside Tabu and Kunal Kapoor. The couple reportedly dated for three years before getting engaged in November 2024. Their reception marked the beginning of a new chapter for the Akkinenis. First Published:
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Business Standard
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Akhil Akkineni weds Zainab Ravdjee: Yash, Ram Charan, Mahesh attend bash
In a heartwarming celebration of love and legacy, actor Akhil Akkineni – son of legendary stars Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni – married his longtime sweetheart Zainab Ravdjee in an intimate ceremony held in Hyderabad on Friday. The Akkineni family threw a spectacular reception after the wedding, and a star-studded guest list, including some of the biggest stars in South cinema, came to bless the newlyweds. Images from the extravagant event were posted on Annapurna Studios' official Instagram account. The entire family, including the groom's brother Naga Chaitanya and his wife Sobhita Dhulipala, can be seen posing for a group photo in one of the posts. Inside Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee's wedding reception The official social media account of Annapurna Studios posted images from the lavish event. Akhil looked dapper in a white tuxedo, while his wife Zainab looked stunning in a peach ensemble adorned with brilliant diamond jewelry. Among the attendees were Mahesh Babu, who came to the reception with his wife Namrata and daughter Sitara, and Ram Charan, who looked dashing in a blue suit, together with his wife Upasana Konidela. The fans were attracted to Mahesh's expression at the reception. In addition, Yash took pictures with the newlyweds. He was sporting a green headband, a black T-shirt, and a coat and pants. Other well-known attendees of the celebration included Suriya, Nani, Adivi Sesh, producer Allu Aravind, and Kiccha Sudeepa. About Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee's wedding Zainab Ravdjee, a Mumbai-born artist, entrepreneur, and perfumer, is the daughter of Hyderabad-based construction magnate Zulfi Akhil and Zainab kept their relationship under wraps, it is believed they were dating well before their engagement last year. Celebrities like Prashanth Neel, Ram Charan, and Chiranjeevi attended their private wedding. A number of the wedding's videos and images, which featured the bride in an ivory saree and the groom in a white dhoti-kurta, went viral online. Nagarjuna on Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee's wedding Nagarjuna wrote and shared the wedding photos of his son on X (formerly Twitter), 'With immense joy, Amala and I are delighted to share that our dear son has married his beloved Zainab in a beautiful ceremony (3:35 am) at our home, where our hearts belong. We watched a dream come true surrounded by love, laughter, and those dearest to us. We seek your blessings as they begin this new journey together. With love and gratitude.'
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee's reception: Ram Charan, Mahesh Babu, Yash and others attend event. See pics
Akhil Akkineni, actor and son of Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni, tied the knot with his lady love Zainab Ravdjee in an intimate ceremony held in Hyderabad on Friday. The wedding was followed by a lavish reception hosted by the Akkineni family, which saw a star-studded guest list, including some of the biggest names from the South film industry, who gathered to bless the newlyweds. (Also Read: Who is Zainab Ravdjee, wife of Nagarjuna's son Akhil Akkineni? Meet artist who comes from millionaire business family) Pictures from the grand reception were shared by Annapurna Studios' official social media handle, showing Akhil looking stylish in a white tuxedo, while his wife Zainab stunned in a peach outfit, accessorised with sparkling diamond jewellery. Among the guests in attendance were Ram Charan, who looked dashing in a blue suit and his wife Upasana Konidela, and Mahesh Babu, who arrived at the reception with his wife Namrata and daughter Sitara. Mahesh's look at the reception caught the fans' attention. A post shared by Annapurna Studios (@annapurnastudios) A post shared by Annapurna Studios (@annapurnastudios) Apart from this, Yash also posed with the newlyweds. He was seen wearing a coat and trousers, paired with a black T-shirt and a green headband. Suriya, Nani, Adivi Sesh, producer Allu Aravind, and Kiccha Sudeepa were among other high-profile guests who attended the celebration. A post shared by Annapurna Studios (@annapurnastudios) A post shared by Annapurna Studios (@annapurnastudios) Zainab is the daughter of industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee, originally from Hyderabad and involved in the construction business. She is an artist, businesswoman, and perfumer from Mumbai. While Akhil and Zainab kept their relationship private, the couple are believed to have dated before their engagement last year. Their wedding was an intimate affair, with stars like Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, and Prashanth Neel in attendance. Several videos and pictures from the wedding surfaced online, showing the bride in an ivory saree and the groom in a white dhoti-kurta. The two tied the knot in Hyderabad in a traditional Telugu ceremony. Videos from the wedding also showed Akhil's brother Naga Chaitanya and father Nagarjuna dancing in the baraat. Nagarjuna shared the wedding photos of his son on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, 'With immense joy, Amala and I are delighted to share that our dear son has married his beloved Zainab in a beautiful ceremony (3:35 am) at our home, where our hearts belong. We watched a dream come true surrounded by love, laughter, and those dearest to us. We seek your blessings as they begin this new journey together. With love and gratitude.'
Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Saif Ali Khan says he gets higher global reach from OTT shows than theatrical releases: ‘It is a very exciting space'
Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan lauded the rise of streaming platforms in India, describing it as a "most liberating" development for actors as it allows them to experiment with their roles and characters. (Also read: South film industry is 'little behind' on OTT space, says Annapurna Studios' Supriya Yarlagadda) The actor made these remarks during a panel discussion with Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos at the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES). Saif Ali Khan highlighted the global reach of streaming platforms, noting that his work on Netflix has garnered more international attention than his theatrical releases. The actor admitted to receiving more phone calls from his peers around the world for his Netflix acting ventures than for his theatrical releases. "The fact that it goes out around the world and to so many people. I get phone calls from people who wouldn't normally call me for a cinematic release, but on Netflix, everybody rings up, people ring up from Europe and America, and so we watch this and we're compared to the rest of the world. It's a very, very exciting space," said Saif Ali Khan. The 'Sacred Games' actor also underlined the benefits of streaming platforms for actors, as they give them the freedom to explore new characters and stories in movies and series. "It's been the most liberating thing and the most amazing thing for all actors all over the world. Earlier, we had to kind of fit into specific boxes, and there was a formula, a look, a style for the kind of thing you had to do. Today, thanks to streaming, we can explore characters in a very different way and go into much more depth, and it is a fantastic platform to showcase all kinds of things like long-form storytelling," said Saif Ali Khan. Addressing the coexistence of cinema and streaming, Sarandos reaffirmed that theatrical releases still hold value. "Cinemas are not outdated. Streaming and theatres are not competitors. They can move ahead coexisting with each other as the market before us is huge," he said. Saif echoed the sentiment, adding that the most meaningful projects for him are those rooted in Indian culture. "If someone abroad asks me about my films, I talk about Omkara or Parineeta -- films deeply connected to our culture. There's something incredibly thrilling about telling our own stories to the world," he added. Saif Ali Khan starred in the lead role alongside actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Netflix's first original Hindi series, titled 'Sacred Games'. WAVES 2025 is India's first-of-its-kind international summit dedicated to the audio-visual and entertainment sectors. It brings together over 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, 300 companies, and 350 startups, creating a powerful cross-sectoral network. The event encompasses the entire spectrum of media and emerging technologies, from film and OTT to AVGC-XR, comics, AI, and broadcasting. The four-day event began on May 1 and will continue until May 4. (via inputs from ANI)
