Lavanya Tripathi calls husband Varun Tej ‘pure hearted’ in an emotional birthday post

Varun Tej Konidela turned 36 on Monday, January 19, and his wife Lavanya Tripathi penned the sweetest note ever. She shared some throwback photos on Instagram and spoke about the lovely bond they share.

Varun Tej’s wife pens an emotional note

Lavanya Tripathi took a trip down memory lane. She joined the 2016 trend and recalled how the year had been crucial in their life. 2016 marked the beginning of their journey together, and fast forward to 2026, they are parents to their adorable baby boy, Vaayuv. “2016 was truly special, but the most beautiful thing it gave me was you. And now, 10 years later, here we are, parents to the cutest little blessing, our precious baby. You are one of the most pure hearted people I know, and we love you! Happy birthday, Vaayuv’s Naana!” she penned.





The sweet note was accompanied by a series of pictures. The first photograph shows the couple at a party. The second was clicked on the sets of a film. The third picture is a cozy selfie of the couple. She also posted two pictures with their little one.

Birthday boy Varun Tej replied to the post with a red heart emoji.

The post is flooded with comments from their fans and well-wishers. “Happy Birthday, dear Varun anna. Wishing you an amazing year ahead and eagerly waiting for Korean Kanakaraju, looking very forward to your new league,” a fan commented. Another said, “All the blessings of God should come to this family and this lovely pair who teach the relationship values to the present generations.”

What’s next for Varun Tej?

Varun Tej will be next seen in ‘Korean Kanakaraju’. The makers announced the film title on the actor’s birthday. The upcoming film is billed as a horror-comedy. ‘Korean Kanakaraju’ is slated for summer release. The makers also dropped the first glimpse of the film on Monday, which hinted that a packed entertainer, with comedy and action, is brewing. The upcoming film is directed by Merlapaka Gandhi. The film went on floors in March 2025 in Hyderabad.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”