Actor Akhil Akkineni tied the knot with artist and entrepreneur Zainab Ravdjee in an intimate wedding ceremony in Hyderabad on June 6. The event was attended by close family and friends, with his parents—veteran actors Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni—sharing heartfelt photos from the occasion on social media.
A Picture-Perfect Moment Reminds Fans of the Past
One particular wedding photo caught fans’ attention. In it, Akhil is seen holding Zainab’s hands during the pheras, smiling at the camera while Zainab blushes beside him. This tender moment sparked comparisons to an old wedding photo of his parents, Nagarjuna and Amala, in a nearly identical pose.
Both couples wore ivory-colored outfits and floral garlands, creating a visual echo of the past. Fans were quick to point out the resemblance, with one user posting on X (formerly Twitter), “#KingNagarjunaAmala #AkhilZainab Same pattern…”
Fans Notice More Patterns in Akhil Akkineni’s Life
Some fans also highlighted another parallel: the idea of a “second wedding.” While this is Akhil’s first marriage, he was previously engaged to Shriya Bhupal in 2016. The engagement was called off in 2017 for reasons that were never officially disclosed.
His father, Nagarjuna, also experienced a second marriage. He first married Lakshmi Daggubati in 1984, and their son Naga Chaitanya was born in 1986. The couple separated in 1990. Two years later, Nagarjuna married Amala, and they had Akhil in 1994.
Interestingly, Naga Chaitanya also went through a second marriage. After his divorce from actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, he tied the knot with actress Sobhita Dhulipala.
Wedding Reception Attended by Star-Studded Guests
Akhil Akkineni and Zainab got engaged in November last year and exchanged vows on June 6. The couple’s wedding reception was a grand affair attended by top Tollywood stars including Ram Charan, Mahesh Babu, and Yash.
As the couple begins their new journey, fans and well-wishers are celebrating not just their love, but the nostalgic reflection of a timeless family tradition.