Telugu cinema’s beloved star Akhil Akkineni has officially begun a new chapter in life. On June 6, in a deeply intimate and traditional ceremony, Akhil tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Zainab Raoji, at his father Nagarjuna’s residence in Hyderabad.

A Magical Wedding in the Early Hours

The wedding was no less than a dream, held at 3:35 am, steeped in Telugu customs and rituals. Sharing the special moments with fans, Nagarjuna took to social media to post unseen pictures from the ceremony. With joy, he wrote,

“With immense excitement, Amala and I are happy to announce that our beloved son married his sweet Zainab in a beautiful ceremony (3:35 am) at our home, where our heart resides. We witnessed a dream come true surrounded by love, laughter, and our dearest people. We seek the blessings of all of you as they begin this new journey together.”

Bride and Groom Stun in Traditional Attire

The couple looked regal in coordinated ivory-colored traditional outfits. Zainab, an artist and entrepreneur, exuded elegance as she joined the Akkineni family. In one touching photo, Amala is seen warmly embracing the newlyweds. Another emotional moment captured Akhil tying the mangalsutra around Zainab’s neck, with a smiling Shobhita Dhulipala — wife of Naga Chaitanya — seen in the background.

A Love Story that Blossomed into Forever

Akhil and Zainab’s relationship came into the public eye in 2024 when they announced their engagement on Instagram. At the time, Akhil shared,

“I found forever. Happy to announce that Zainab Raoji and I are happily engaged.”

Big stars of South arrived at the wedding

The bride, Zainab Raoji, is the daughter of Hyderabad’s well-known businessman Zulfi Raoji. The wedding was graced by several big names from South Indian cinema, including megastar Chiranjeevi, actor Ram Charan, and ‘KGF’ director Prashanth Neel.

This private yet grand celebration has left fans swooning over the couple’s fairytale beginning. Here’s wishing Akhil and Zainab a lifetime filled with love and light.