Naga Chaitanya on Sobhita Dhulipala: ‘Fell in love with a Vizag girl and married her’

Tollywood actor Naga Chaitanya recently spoke about his marriage to actress Sobhita Dhulipala during the trailer launch of his upcoming film 'Thandel' in Visakhapatnam. The 'Dhootha' star referred to Sobhita as a "Vizag ammayi" (Vizag girl) and shared how his home is now influenced by her roots.

In a video shared on social media, Naga expressed his affection for Visakhapatnam, stating that he fell in love with a local girl and married her. He jokingly mentioned that the "ruling party" in his household is now from Vizag, and he playfully urged fans to ensure that 'Thandel' performs well at the box office, or he might lose his honour at home.

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala have been dating since 2022 and got engaged in a private ceremony on August 8, 2024. They celebrated their wedding on December 4, 2024, at Hyderabad's Annapurna Studios, surrounded by family and friends.

The much-anticipated trailer for 'Thandel' was unveiled on January 28, 2025. In the film, Naga portrays a fisherman facing the challenges of coastal life, with the story inspired by real events from coastal communities.

Directed by Chandoo Mondetti and co-starring Sai Pallavi. The plot revolves around a fisherman from the Srikakulam region who accidentally drifts into Pakistani waters during a routine fishing trip.

The recently released trailer has a blend of action and romance, showing the chemistry between Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi. The film is expected to deliver a powerful story that captures the rugged experiences of fishermen and their struggles.

'Thandel' is set to hit theaters on February 7, 2025.

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