Nagarjuna’s younger son Akhil Akkineni married his fiancée Zainab Ravdjee in a beautiful traditional Hindu wedding ceremony held on June 6, 2025, in Hyderabad. The couple, who had been dating for over three years, exchanged vows in an intimate yet elegant ceremony surrounded by close family and friends.
The wedding took place at the Akkineni family residence in Jubilee Hills, with a grander reception planned for Sunday at Annapurna Studios. This venue holds special significance for the family, as it was established by Akhil’s grandfather, the legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and also hosted Naga Chaitanya’s wedding with Sobhita Dhulipala.
Star-Studded Guest List
The wedding witnessed the who’s who of the Telugu film industry in attendance. Prominent celebrities including Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Prashanth Neel, and cricketer Tilak Verma graced the occasion.
Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala actively participated in the celebrations, with viral videos showing Chaitanya dancing enthusiastically at the baraat ceremony.
Ram Charan arrived with his wife Upasana Konidela, while Chiranjeevi attended with his wife Surekha. The guest list also included political figures, as Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni personally invited Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Traditional Wedding Attire
Both Akhil and Zainab chose traditional Telugu wedding attire for their special day. Zainab looked stunning in a pastel ivory silk saree paired with exquisite diamond jewelry.
Akhil complemented her look perfectly in a simple white kurta and dhoti, embracing the cultural roots of the ceremony. Their classic yet graceful outfits received widespread praise online for their timeless aesthetic.
About Zainab Ravdjee
Zainab Ravdjee comes from a well-established business family. Her father, Zulfi Ravdjee, is a leading figure in the construction industry, while her brother, Zain Ravdjee, serves as Chairman and Managing Director of ZR Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd.
Despite her business-oriented family background, Zainab pursued her creative interests as an abstract painter and custom fragrance creator, showcasing her artwork in India, Dubai, and London.
The couple got engaged on November 26, 2024, in a private ceremony at the Akkineni family residence, with Akhil announcing the news on Instagram with the caption “Found my forever“. This marks the second major wedding in the Akkineni family within a year, following Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala’s marriage in December 2024.
Will this beautiful union inspire more cross-cultural celebrations in Tollywood families?