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.

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.