Who is Sobhita Dhulipala? Naga Chaitanya gets engaged after 3 years of Samantha Ruth Prabhu divorce

Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala have officially announced their engagement, delighting fans and the film fraternity with heartwarming photos from their intimate ceremony. The joyous moment, captured beautifully in a series of pictures, showcases the couple’s happiness and love for each other. These images were shared by Chaitanya's father, the veteran actor Nagarjuna, who expressed his immense joy and pride over the union.

Nagarjuna Shares Engagement Photos

Nagarjuna took to social media to express his happiness, stating, “We are delighted to announce the engagement of our son, Naga Chaitanya, to Sobhita Dhulipala, which took place this morning at 9:42 a.m.!! We are overjoyed to welcome her into our family. Congratulations to the happy couple! Wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness. God bless! 8.8.8 - A beginning of infinite love."

The engagement photos capture Sobhita looking stunning in a peach silk saree paired with traditional gold jewelry, her hair adorned with peach flowers. Chaitanya complements her in a royal all-white outfit.


Fans showered the couple with blessings and congratulations. One fan commented, “Big big congratulations,” while another wrote, “Best wishes to Chay and the Akkineni family.” Another follower added, “Congratulations to the Akkineni Family.”


The Akkineni family resides in a luxurious home in the upscale Jubilee Hills neighborhood of Hyderabad, a landmark for Telugu movie fans.

Engagement Ceremony and Relationship Journey

Rumors had been circulating about Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala's engagement, with sources reporting the private ceremony was to be held at Chaitanya's residence in Hyderabad. The Great Andhra reported that Nagarjuna would make an official announcement and share photos of the newly engaged couple.

Naga Chaitanya, previously married to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, has been linked with Sobhita Dhulipala since his separation in October 2021. The couple first caught public attention during a wine-tasting session in London earlier this year. They further fueled rumors by sharing pictures from a safari trip in April, which fans quickly linked due to the similarities in their posts.


A source close to the couple told Hindustan Times, "Naga and Sobhita have found a happy place with each other and are dating. They like to spend time with each other but prefer to keep their private lives out of the public glare." This discretion explains why they rarely post about each other online, despite the buzz generated by their solo pictures.

Sobhita’s Thoughts on Love

In an interview with GQ India, Sobhita shared her thoughts on love, stating, "I am always in love. Love is such a defining fuel. It’s probably the only thing that’s a necessity and a luxury." While she did not comment on her relationship with Chaitanya, her words added to the speculation.

Professionally, Naga Chaitanya is currently filming 'Thandel' with Sai Pallavi, under the direction of Chandoo Mondeti. Sobhita Dhulipala was last seen in Dev Patel’s 'Monkey Man,' and she will next appear in Vandana Kataria's 'Sitara.'