Actors Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya are officially engaged. The announcement was made on August 8 by Chaitanya's father, actor Nagarjuna, who took to Twitter to share the news with fans. The couple has now shared additional photos from their engagement.
Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala's Engagement Post
On August 9, Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya posted photos from their engagement ceremony on Instagram, accompanied by a poetic caption, "What bond could there be between our mothers? What connection between our fathers? And yet, how did we ever cross paths? But in love, our hearts are like red earth and pouring rain, blended beyond separation." This quote is from Kurunthogai, translated by A K Ramanujan.
Naga Chaitanya And Sobhita Dhulipala Engagement Pictures
In the tweet, Nagarjuna shared a few glimpses from the intimate ceremony, featuring the couple in traditional attire. Naga Chaitanya wore an off-white kurta-pajama, while Sobhita Dhulipala looked graceful in a soft pink saree. The private engagement ceremony took place at their residence in Hyderabad, marking a special moment for the couple and their families.
Nagarjuna's heartfelt message read: "We are delighted 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!" He also included the date, "8.8.8," symbolising the beginning of what he described as "infinite love."
"We are delighted to announce the engagement of our son, Naga Chaitanya, to Sobhita Dhulipala, which took place this morning at 9:42 a.m.!!
— Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) August 8, 2024
We are overjoyed to welcome her into our family.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
Wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness. 💐… pic.twitter.com/buiBGa52lD
Moreover, family photos from the engagement ceremony are also going viral, shared by several fan pages, including Naga Chaitanya's brother Akhil Akkineni, his mother Lakshmi Daggubati, father Nagarjuna, and his wife Amala Akkineni.
Chay's mother lakshmi garu at #NagaChaitanya and #SobithaDhulipala engagement ceremony ❤️ pic.twitter.com/pvVIEfddez
— Naga Chaitanya FC (@ChayAkkineni_FC) August 9, 2024
The AKKINENI Family! ❤️#NagaChaitanya #SobithaDhulipala pic.twitter.com/7tSL7U2EAB
— Naga Chaitanya FC (@ChayAkkineni_FC) August 9, 2024
More About the Engagement
The engagement reportedly also see the presence of Amala Akkineni and Akhil, Naga Chaitanya’s brother, along with Sobhita’s parents. The ceremony took place at Nagarjuna's home in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
Naga Chaitanya was previously married to actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu, with their marriage ending in October 2021. Sobhita, aged 32, and Chay, aged 37, have been dating for the past few years.
Chay and Sobhita's Relationship Timeline
Chay and Sobhita began dating in 2022, with their relationship coming to light thanks to a Reddit thread showing pictures of them together at Chef Surender Mohan’s famous London restaurant. Despite their efforts to keep the relationship private, separate images posted on their social media at the same locations only fuelled rumours.
Naga Chay & Shobitha - I spy with my little eye
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The couple shares a love for Formula 1, which helped them bond and eventually led to their romantic relationship. Photos of the couple at a wine-tasting event in Europe also confirmed their relationship. Although both Chay and Sobhita have been asked about the dating rumours, they have chosen not to comment directly, responding only with smiles.
Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita on Vacation Together
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Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita spotted in Europe at a wine tasting few days ago 🍷👀
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Moreover, Nagarjuna had previously praised Sobhita at a movie event, saying, "She was so good (in the film). I mean, I should not say it like this, but she was hot in the film. There is something that’s so attractive about her." This video is now going viral as engagement news has come out.
Nagarjuna once said this about his future Daughter in Law, Sobhita
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Chay and Sobhita are expected to tie the knot later, in 2024.