Akhil Akkineni and Zainab tie the knot in an intimate wedding in Hyderabad

Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee wedding

Tollywood’s heartthrob Akhil Akkineni has entered the next phase in life and he is totally enjoying his marital bliss with his long-time girlfriend, Zainab Ravdjee, as the couple got hitched in a traditional and private ceremony that took place on Friday, June 6, 2025, in Hyderabad.

The two - who had been dating for more than three years - announced their engagement in November 2024 and are now officially married after celebrating an intimate Hindu wedding in the company of close friends and family.

Being a star himself, Akhil decided to keep it an intimate affair. Yet the guest list was still peppered with names from the Telugu film industry such as Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan and Prashanth Neel who brought a dash of glitter to the otherwise sedate and traditional affair.

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A still from another leaked photo from the wedding, which has already gone viral on social media. These are some of the pictures that fans have been waiting for on edge since the news of the wedding broke about the Akkineni family.

Akhil and Zainab chose to go the traditional Telugu way on their wedding day, and everything was just on point. Zainab was a vision in a pastel ivory saree complete with diamond jewellery while Akhil looked dapper in a simple white kurta and dhoti ensemble, going for an eternal and traditional avatar. The couple's stylish clothes are a hit with readers online who appreciate their low-key glamour.

Who is Zainab Ravdjee?

Zainab Ravdjee comes from a well-known family. Her father Zulfi Ravdjee is a leading light in the construction sector and her brother, Zain Ravdjee, is the man at the helm of ZR Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd, a new power player in India’s clean energy sphere.

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Brought up in a business-oriented family background, Zainab charted out her path as a painter and perfumer with a marked creative spirit. She has exhibited in India and overseas in cities such as Dubai and London. Her friends say she is poised, creative and down to earth — a good fit for Akhil’s outgoing, yet composed personality.

And as the newly married couple embarked on this journey together, well-wishers of the film fraternity and fans extended their blessing on social media. Akhil-Zainab It's not just on-screen chemistry, their regal wedding and beautiful bond have surely won the hearts off-screen!