Naga Chaitanya birthday special: A look at adorable social media moments with wife Sobhita Dhulipala

The romance between Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala moved quickly from covert whispers to public confirmation and ultimately, marriage. Their journey began shortly after Chaitanya’s separation from his former wife, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and was tracked closely by fans and the media. Here is a look at the timeline of their romance, which began with discreet sightings and culminated in a high-profile wedding.

Following Naga Chaitanya's separation from his actor wife, Samantha, in October 2021, the first whispers of a new relationship began a few months later in 2022. The initial sighting occurred when the actor was spotted with Sobhita Dhulipala at his Hyderabad house. Reports suggested the pair appeared quite comfortable as Chaitanya gave her a tour of the property. They were then reportedly seen leaving together in the same car, sparking immediate dating rumors.

The speculation intensified in March 2023 following a post shared by Michelin Star Chef Surender Mohan in London. While the chef posed with Chaitanya, Sobhita was spotted by eagle-eyed netizens sitting nearby in the background. The photo was quickly deleted, but not before fueling more gossip. Sources close to the couple later revealed the pair initially connected over their mutual love for fast cars and Formula 1, realizing their love for each other during that romantic London holiday.

In April 2024, the couple began subtly hinting at their connection on social media, a move fans dubbed a "soft launch". Sobhita shared a photo dump that included pictures taken from the passenger seat of a safari jeep. Just one day later, Chaitanya posted a snap of himself enjoying the sunset, also from a safari jeep. Internet users were quick to connect the dots in the comment sections, correctly guessing the two were enjoying a recent holiday together.

Almost a month after their jungle adventure, Sobhita and Chaitanya jetted off for another vacation in Europe. Although the pair continued to remain publicly silent about their growing relationship, photos from their exotic holiday quickly surfaced online. One picture showed the couple enjoying a cozy wine tasting session. Additionally, a clip of the duo walking together on the streets with shopping bags in hand went viral, confirming they were spending extended time together.

The couple officially announced their commitment on August 8, 2024, when the news about their engagement took over the internet. Chaitanya's father, Nagarjuna, then shared pictures from the ring ceremony with a public message. He expressed his delight, writing, “We are overjoyed to welcome her into our family,” and confirmed the ceremony took place that morning at 9:42 a.m. Nagarjuna concluded his note with wishes for a "lifetime of love and happiness."

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita officially tied the knot in December 2024. Marking the joyous occasion, the newlyweds shared a post on Instagram featuring a heartfelt caption that included a sacred Hindu wedding verse. The caption included the traditional Mangalya Dharanam Telugu verse: “మాంగల్యం తంతునానేనా మమజీవన హేతునా కంఠే భద్నామి సుభగే త్వం జీవ శరదాం శతం”. This verse, which translates to a pledge for the couple's long and happy life, represents the culmination of their journey.