Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala’s wedding: Amid the most awaited celebration, let’s have a look at Chaitanya’s family tree

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala’s wedding has become the major talk of the town, with fans eagerly awaiting a glimpse of the couple on social media. The wait will soon end, since the couple is officially set to tie the knot on December 4, 2024. Before they start their new journey, the internet is completely updated with every step they make. In an interesting twist to their wedding plans, the latest reports have revealed that the chosen venue holds an emotional connection for Naga Chaitanya since it is linked to his legendary grandfather, Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Adding a personal touch to the upcoming celebration by choosing Annapurna Studios, established by his grandfather as a wedding venue, highlights the profound bond Chaitanya shares with his grandfather. To truly admire the significance of this connection, let’s take a closer look at the fascinating family tree of Naga Chaitanya.?

The history of the Akkineni family, led by Nagarjuna boasts an 80-year-long association with Telugu cinema, with establishing itself as one of the most prominent families in the industry. Nagarjuna belongs to the second generation of the Akkineni family. His father Akkineni Nageswara Rao (also commonly known as ANR) is one of the iconic stars who cemented the legacy of the Akkinenis in Indian Cinema.?

The First Generation: Akkineni Nageswara Rao's Legacy

Akkineni Nageswara Rao famously known as ANR, the paterfamilias of the Akkineni family began his career in 1941 with flim Dharma Patni. He is regarded as the leading pillar of Telugu cinema. He also established the Annapurna Studios in 1975, under the name of his wife Annapurna. ANR is also famously known as a 'cultural ambassador' of India as he enacted some of the cult roles of literary and cultural roles in various regions in India. ANR’s first movie appearance was in a cameo role in P Pullaiah’s ‘Dharmapatni’ in 1941. He is also remembered for his great acting performances in romantic dramas like Laila Majnu in 1949 and Devadasu in 1953. Some of his other cults include Mayabazar (1957), Gundamma Katha (1962) Mangalya Balam (1958) and Prema Nagar (1971).?

The Second Generation: Nagarjuna’s legacy?

The second generation of the Akkineni family is led by Nagarjuna, who was the eldest son of ANR. Nagarjuna was a noted actor and producer of all time in Telugu and Tamil Cinema. He made his acting debut as a child artist in 1967 in the film Sudigundalu. He has acted in over 100 films and had an iconic career, some cult movies include Shiva (1989), Annamayya (1997), LOC: Kargil (2003) in Bollywood and Hello Brother (1994). However, Nagarjuna has largely starred in action films, establishing himself as an action star with some of the best performances in Aakhari Poratam (1988), Vicky Daada (1989), Siva (1989), Neti Siddhartha (1990), Chaitanya (1991), Nirnayam (1991), Antham (1992), Killer (1992), Khuda Gawah (1992), Rakshana (1993), Govinda.?

The Third Generation: Naga Chaitanya

The third generation of the family is represented by Naga Chaitanya and his half-brother Akhil Akkineni, the sons of Nagarjuna. Chaitanya made his debut in the year 2009 with the movie Josh and since then he has been one of the leading actors in the Telugu film industry. Naga Chaitanya was born on November 23 1986 in Hyderabad to actor Akkineni Nagarjuna and Lakshmi Daggubati. According to a report of News18, Chaitanya maintained distance from his mother after his parent's separation. Moreover, Naga is believed to be closer to his father Nagarjuna and stepmother Amala Akkineni.?

Naga Chaitanya’s personal life has had its share of drama, having previously been married to actress Samantha Ruth Prabh, now separated, Chaitanya is all set to start a new chapter of life with actress Sobhita Dhulipala.?