Inside Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee’s intimate wedding: Sobhita Dhulipala’s emotional bond with her sister-in-law steals the show

Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee, an artist and businesswoman, are now officially married. The couple exchanged vows on June 6, 2025, in a deeply personal and heartfelt ceremony at the Akkineni family home in Hyderabad, surrounded by close friends and family.

Unseen wedding pictures capture the love and warmth

New, unseen photographs from the wedding ceremony were shared by a photographer on Instagram, describing the celebration as “intimate, lovely, and full of heart.” The photos reflect pure joy, from Akhil’s radiant smile to Zainab’s glowing presence in bridal attire.

One particularly adorable image shows Akhil’s pet dog, Drogo, receiving a kiss from Amala Akkineni as he joined in the wedding festivities. Akhil’s parents, superstar Nagarjuna and actor Amala, were seen beaming with pride as they blessed the newlyweds.

Sobhita Dhulipala’s emotional bond with her sister-in-law steals the show

Akhil’s brother Naga Chaitanya and his partner, actor Sobhita Dhulipala, were present throughout the festivities, sharing sweet and candid moments with the couple. In a heart-melting moment captured by the lens, Sobhita is seen looking emotional as she watches Zainab walk to the mandap for the wedding rituals.

Another photo shows her holding Zainab’s hair as Akhil ties the mangalsutra, while a different frame captures her gently resting her chin on Chaitanya’s shoulder. The pictures speak volumes about the warm bond she shares with her sister-in-law.



Tollywood royalty in attendance

The wedding was graced by several industry stalwarts, including Ram Charan, Chiranjeevi, and director SS Rajamouli. His son, SS Karthikeya, was part of the bridal party, helping Zainab walk to the mandap in a touching display of support.

Akhil and Zainab had kept their relationship away from the limelight until they announced their engagement on November 26, 2024. Sharing a joint Instagram post in coordinated white outfits, Akhil wrote: “Found my forever (infinity symbol). Happy to announce that Zainab Ravdjee and I are happily engaged.”




Nagarjuna shares heartfelt message after the wedding

Post-wedding, Nagarjuna took to Twitter to share his joy: “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.”

On Friday, Akhil and Zainab shared glimpses from their wedding on Instagram for the first time. Captioning the carousel of pictures, Akhil wrote: “June 6, 2025. My heart felt like sharing a few moments from the best day of my life.” The post was quickly flooded with congratulations and love from fans and industry friends.



Following the private ceremony, the couple hosted a celebratory reception for members of the film fraternity, making it a perfect end to a wedding that was equal parts elegant and emotional.