Hyderabad, India (August 10, 2024) – Veteran actor Nagarjuna Akkineni has offered candid insights into his son Naga Chaitanya’s recent engagement to actress Sobhita Dhulipala. In a recent interview with Times Now, the actor shared details about the couple’s relationship, the engagement ceremony, and the emotional journey experienced by his son.

Nagarjuna expressed immense joy at witnessing his son find happiness again, acknowledging the challenges Chaitanya faced following his divorce from Samantha Ruth Prabhu. He described the separation as a difficult period for both his son and the family, noting that Chaitanya often suppressed his emotions. The actor expressed relief at seeing his son’s renewed happiness with Sobhita.

The engagement ceremony was a private affair attended by immediate family members only, including Sobhita’s parents and sister. Nagarjuna emphasized the auspicious nature of the chosen date, August 8th, which played a significant role in the decision to proceed with the engagement.

Nagarjuna also revealed that he had known Sobhita for several years prior to her relationship with Chaitanya, having admired her performance in the film Goodachari. He praised Sobhita’s intelligence and informed nature, expressing his approval of the couple.

While the couple is committed to marriage, Nagarjuna clarified that the wedding date has not been finalized. The engagement was primarily driven by the auspicious timing and the couple’s certainty about their future together.