Naga Chaitanya says wife Sobhita Dhulipala has been his ‘lucky charm’, reveals they constantly discuss films

Naga Chaitanya says wife Sobhita Dhulipala has been his ‘lucky charm’, reveals they constantly discuss films

• Naga Chaitanya calls wife Sobhita his "lucky charm"
• Couple bonds over shared love for cinema and film discussions
• Thandel became Chaitanya's highest-grossing film after marriage

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Naga Chaitanya recently opened up about his married life with actress Sobhita Dhulipala, calling her his “lucky charm” and sharing how their relationship is deeply connected through their mutual love for cinema.

The actor revealed that the couple often spends time discussing films, scripts and creative ideas, making their personal and professional worlds closely intertwined. In a recent conversation with Hindustan Times, Naga Chaitanya shared that both he and Sobhita are passionate about storytelling and filmmaking.

Receiving the award from the Telangana government was especially significant for Chaitanya. He conveyed that Thandel is dear to him, as it portrays the authentic narrative of fishermen from a village in Andhra.

“Thandel is very special to me. It is a true story about fishermen from an Andhra village. So telling their heroic story was inspiring. I spent time with them to understand them and I learned so much personally and it motivated me so much. I got very attached to their stories, their lives, and all that energy, sort of transferred into the film. The process to transform into Thandel Raju was a very challenging process for me. Now with the government recognising it, it’s been amazing," he said.

Thandel marked Naga’s first film after marrying Sobhita in 20204 and the movie turned his highest grssimg film. Reflecting on whether Sobhita could be his lucky charm, he said, “I always say that your foundation is very important because the strength and energy at home sort of translates to your professional life as well. So, yes, of course she has."

When asked whether he and Sobhita give each other advice on how to navigate their work, he replied, “We are both so curious about films that we’re constantly discussing them. We talk about each other’s projects and just have an intellectual banter about industries. We discuss what’s happening there, what’s happening here, what are the kind of scripts and stories being made. It’s not just about a specific industry, but there’s always a creative banter about films, about the craft that we have more than anything else."

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The actors tied the knot in December 2024 at Hyderabad’s Annapurna Studios after dating for nearly two years. Their relationship reportedly began around 2022 before they got engaged in August 2024 in a private ceremony attended by close friends and family.