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Sobhita Dhulipala and Mahesh Babu's handshake pic from Akhil Akkineni's wedding reception goes viral, see here

On June 8, two days after their intimate Telugu wedding, actor Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravadjee held a grand reception in Hyderabad. The star-studded event celebrated their union with glamour and tradition, drawing prominent figures from South Indian cinema.

June 18, 2025 / 13:01 IST
Sobhita Dhulipala and Mahesh Babu's handshake pic from Akhil Akkineni's wedding reception goes viral, see here

Days after actor Akhil Akkineni tied the knot with his fiancée Zainab Ravadjee in an intimate Telugu wedding ceremony on June 6, the celebrations continued with a grand reception that drew the who’s who of South Indian cinema. Held in Hyderabad on June 8, the event saw a beautiful blend of tradition, glamour, and star-studded moments.

Among the most talked-about highlights of the reception was an unseen and now viral picture featuring actor Mahesh Babu and actress Sobhita Dhulipala.








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The image, which has been making waves on social media, captures a candid and warm interaction between the two stars as they shake hands with genuine smiles.

According to reports, Sobhita Dhulipala, who is now a part of the Akkineni family after her marriage to Naga Chaitanya, was a gracious host at the reception dinner. Videos and photos from the evening show her welcoming guests with warmth and elegance. Mahesh Babu attended the celebration with his wife, actress Namrata Shirodkar, and their daughter Sitara.

One of the fan pages dedicated to Mahesh Babu shared the viral video that captured these moments. In the footage, Namrata is seen warmly hugging Naga Chaitanya and then embracing Sobhita Dhulipala. Later, Sitara also greets Sobhita with a hug, adding a touch of familial affection to the gathering. Mahesh Babu, after greeting other guests, spots Sobhita and goes ahead to shake her hand—an exchange that social media couldn’t stop talking about.

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Post the nuptials, Sobhita had also shared a heartfelt family photo featuring herself, Akhil and Zainab, Naga Chaitanya, and actors Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni. Captioning it with: “Welcome to the family dear Z. Congratulations to the newlyweds,”the post further solidified the close-knit celebrations.

The wedding and reception also saw the presence of film stars Ram Charan, Yash, and other distinguished personalities from the industry, making it one of the season’s most celebrated events.

As pictures and videos continue to trend online, fans are relishing every frame from the Akkineni wedding festivities — a perfect blend of stardom, style, and sentiment.

Entertainment desk
first published: Jun 18, 2025 01:01 pm

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