Akhil Akkineni, Son of Nagarjuna, Gets Engaged to Zainab Ravdjee

As Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala gear up for their upcoming wedding, Akhil Akkineni, the younger son of actor Nagarjuna, has shared exciting news of his own. Akhil recently announced his engagement to his girlfriend, Zainab Ravdjee, in a heartfelt social media post. The actor captioned the post with “Found my forever,” confirming the special milestone in his personal life.

The engagement ceremony reportedly took place in an intimate setting at their home, and sources suggest that the wedding will follow shortly, with celebrations expected to begin next week. Fans can look forward to more details as the Akkineni family prepares for two significant weddings in quick succession. Check out Akhil Akkineni’s official post announcing his engagement here.

Expressing his joy over his son Akhil Akkineni’s engagement, Nagarjuna Akkineni took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to congratulate the happy couple. Just as he warmly welcomed Sobhita Dhulipala into the family following Naga Chaitanya’s engagement, the beloved actor extended a heartfelt welcome to his second daughter-in-law, Zainab Ravdjee, following Akhil’s engagement announcement.

In a touching note, Nagarjuna shared his happiness, saying, “We couldn’t be happier to welcome Zainab into our family. Please join us in congratulating the young couple and wishing them a lifetime filled with love, joy, and your countless blessings.” See Nagarjuna Akkineni’s tweet here.

Zainab Ravdjee, who is set to marry Akhil Akkineni, brings a unique blend of artistry and entrepreneurship to the table. Before her engagement to Akhil, Zainab made a notable onscreen appearance in Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities, a 2004 film directed by MF Hussain, starring Tabu and Kunal Kapoor. Beyond acting, Zainab is a skilled perfumer and the founder of Once Upon The Skin, a blog where she showcases her knowledge and passion for fragrances.

The daughter of industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee, Zainab hails from Hyderabad but currently resides in Mumbai. She is also a talented painter, known for her expressive artwork. Zainab and Akhil reportedly met a couple of years ago, and their relationship has blossomed since. Although an official wedding date has not been set, sources indicate the couple is planning to marry in 2025.

This marks Akhil’s second engagement. His first engagement was to fashion designer Shriya Bhupal, but the couple called it off in 2017, sending shockwaves through the industry. The split was said to have been triggered by a disagreement, despite efforts from both families Akhil’s and Shriya’s grandfather to reconcile the couple. While Akhil moved forward with his career in Telugu cinema, Shriya relocated abroad to focus on her fashion label and other entrepreneurial pursuits.