Tollywood actor Akhil Akkineni has officially tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Zainab Ravdjee, in a private and elegant wedding ceremony held on Friday, June 6, 2025. The intimate ceremony, which took place at Nagarjuna's residence in Hyderabad, was a blend of Telugu tradition and modern elegance, attended by close family members and dear friends.
Akhil and Zainab, who have been together for three years, got engaged on November 26, 2024. Since then, fans have eagerly awaited their wedding. The wedding festivities began with a vibrant 'baraat' ceremony on June 5, with videos and pictures from the pre-wedding celebrations going viral.
For the special day, both Akhil and Zainab opted for traditional Telugu wedding attire. Zainab looked radiant in a pastel ivory saree adorned with exquisite diamond jewellery. Akhil complemented her look perfectly in a classic white kurta and dhoti, embracing the cultural roots of the ceremony. The couple's coordinated outfits have been praised online for their timeless and graceful aesthetic.
The wedding ceremony witnessed the presence of several renowned celebrities from the film fraternity. Notable stars like Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, and director Prashanth Neel were among the attendees, adding a touch of glamour to the intimate affair. Naga Chaitanya, Akhil's half-brother, and his wife, Sobhita Dhulipala, also graced the occasion, dressed in their traditional best. Despite the star-studded guest list, the event remained low-key and private, in keeping with the couple's wishes.
Videos from the wedding festivities have been making rounds on social media, capturing the joyous moments of the celebration. Naga Chaitanya and Nagarjuna were seen dancing energetically to the dhol beats, while other guests joined in the revelry. Nagarjuna, ever the style icon, charmed everyone with his effortless moves.
Zainab Ravdjee comes from a well-respected and successful family. Her father, Zulfi Ravdjee, is a leading figure in the construction industry, and her brother, Zain Ravdjee, is the Chairman and Managing Director of ZR Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd.
The first photo of the newlyweds has already taken over the internet, showing them in their traditional white ensembles. Fans and well-wishers have flooded social media with congratulatory messages, celebrating the union of the beloved couple. This marks the second major wedding in the Akkineni family within a year, following the marriage of Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala in December 2024.
On the work front, Akhil announced his next film, 'Lenin', on his birthday, April 8. The actor is making a return after the disastrous response to his last film, 'Agent'.
