The Akkineni family is preparing for a grand celebration as actor Akhil Akkineni, son of Telugu cinema icon Nagarjuna, is set to tie the knot with artist and entrepreneur Zainab Ravdjee on June 6, 2025. The wedding will take place at the iconic Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad and is expected to be a star-studded affair.
As part of the wedding festivities, Nagarjuna has been personally inviting prominent dignitaries and film industry stalwarts. Accompanied by his wife Amala Akkineni and Zainab’s parents, Nagarjuna recently called on Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to extend a formal invitation.
Earlier today, Nagarjuna also met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu at the CM’s camp office in Undavalli, Vijayawada. A photo of their meeting quickly went viral on social media, symbolizing Nagarjuna’s longstanding cordial relations across political lines.
The guest list is expected to feature some of the biggest names in Indian cinema.
This wedding follows the recent nuptials of Akhil’s brother, Naga Chaitanya, who married actress Sobhita Dhulipala on December 4, 2024, also at Annapurna Studios. Nagarjuna has described Akhil’s wedding as “an intimate yet grand gathering,” reflecting the family’s deep ties to both the film industry and broader society.
Zainab Ravdjee, daughter of industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee, is a well-known artist celebrated for her abstract work. She is also the founder of the boutique skincare brand Once Upon The Skin. The couple got engaged in a private ceremony at their Jubilee Hills residence on November 26, 2024.
As wedding preparations are in full swing, Akhil is also busy with his next film, Lenin, directed by Murali Kishore Abburu. Balancing professional commitments with personal milestones, the young actor is entering a new chapter in both his life and career.With just days to go, the Akkineni household is abuzz with excitement, promising a memorable celebration that blends cinematic glamor with heartfelt tradition.