Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee’s Hyderabad wedding: FIRST PICS OUT: A starry yet intimate affair

The first photos from Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee’s wedding ceremony have officially surfaced online. The couple tied the knot on Friday, June 6, 2025, in an intimate yet star-studded ceremony in Hyderabad. The dreamy wedding, attended by close friends, family, and top celebrities, has become the talk of the town.


Fans and well-wishers have been flooding Instagram and X with heartfelt wishes and celebratory posts as the radiant photos of the couple made their way online. One picture that’s winning hearts shows Akhil and Zainab smiling blissfully while holding hands, posing with guests. Another frame captures an emotional moment from the rituals—Nagarjuna seated beside his son during a puja, with Akhil offering prayers with folded hands.

Regal in tradition


The couple turned heads with their elegant traditional attire. Zainab looked breathtaking in a pastel ivory silk saree paired with a golden blouse, completed with heavy temple jewellery that reflected grace and heritage. Akhil matched her serenity in a simple ivory kurta and dhoti, radiating understated charm and poise.

The ceremony showcased rich Telugu wedding traditions and was beautifully intimate despite the presence of many high-profile guests. From the décor to the rituals, everything echoed warmth and family love.



Fans react

Netizens are sharing wishes for the young couple. One comment read, “Akhil Weds Zainab Pair Chala Cute Undi Kadaaa.” Another one wrote, “Congratulations @akkineniakhil.” A third one wrote, “Best wishes for a lifetime of love and laughter together.”


Celebrity guests and baraat revelry


The wedding was graced by stars including Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala, Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, and Prashanth Neel, making it a star-studded celebration. Videos from the baraat went viral, capturing a jubilant Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya dancing their hearts out, celebrating Akhil’s big day.

Akhil and Zainab got engaged in November 2024. Zainab, 39, is not only known for her work as a painter of abstract art but also for her short acting stint in M.F. Hussain’s Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities. She is the daughter of industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee, and splits her time between Mumbai and Hyderabad.

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