Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee were married in an intimate ceremony in Hyderabad on 6 June in the presence of their loved ones and families.
Unseen pictures shared by a photographer on Instagram show Akhil’s brother Naga Chaitanya and sister-in-law Sobhita Dhulipala sharing sweet moments with the newlyweds.
Sweet moments from Akhil Akkineni, Zainab Ravdjee’s wedding
Sharing unseen pictures from Akhil and Zainab’s wedding, the photographer described it as “Intimate, lovely, and full of heart.” The pictures show the couple in newlywed bliss, with Akhil’s pet Drogo also joining the festivities and receiving a kiss from Amala Akkineni. Akhil’s parents, Nagarjuna and Amala, look happy about their son’s wedding.
SS Rajamouli’s son, SS Karthikeya, can be seen as part of the bridal party as she walks to the mandap. Ram Charan, Chiranjeevi, Rajamouli and other guests are also featured. In one sweet photo, Sobhita can be seen sharing a laugh with Zainab as they hold hands. In another, she’s holding up Zainab’s hair as Akhil ties the mangalsutra. One picture even shows her resting her chin on Chaitanya’s shoulder.
Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee’s love story
Akhil and Zainab, an artist and businesswoman, kept their relationship under wraps until they announced their engagement on 26 November last year. They posted pictures of themselves twinning in white on Instagram, with Akhil writing, “Found my forever (infinity symbol). Happy to announce that Zainab Ravdjee and I are happily engaged.”
After their wedding, Nagarjuna posted pictures on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “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.”
Akhil and Zainab shared wedding pictures for the first time on their Instagram on Friday, with the actor writing, “June 6, 2025. My heart felt like sharing a few moments from the best day of my life.” The wedding was followed by a reception for the film industry.