Naga Chaitanya & Sobhita Dhulipala to marry at iconic Annapurna Studios, know significance of the venue where love meets legacy

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala's wedding is what the internet and social media are currently buzzing about! The excitement is real among the fans as the dates have been finalised and the most celebrated couple is going to tie the knot on December 4 in Hyderabad. Adding to the intrigue, latest reports reveal that their wedding venue holds, a significant connection to Naga Chaitanya's legendary grandfather, Akkineni Nageswara Rao. But what is this location and why does the venue have an emotional connection with the couple, let's find out!

According to media reports, Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita have chosen to do a traditional wedding ceremony at the Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. The studio holds a special place in the couple's heart because it was established by Naga Chaitanya's grandfather, the late actor-producer Akkineni Nageswara Rao, in 1976. The venue is located on a 22-acre plot in Banjara Hills. Earlier, the studio was known as Annapurna Pictures.

Emotional significance of Annapurna Studios for the Akkineni Family

Annapurna Studios, previously known by the name “Annapurna Pictures, is located on a 22-acre site in Banjara Hills. The studio was established in 1976. Delving into the emotional connection with the Akkineni family, we must revisit the incident when a major fire broke out at the iconic Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad in 2017, “which led to Akkineni Nagarjuna (father of Naga Chaitanya) terming it as more of an “emotional blow than a financial one.”

According to him, it was a historical set as it carried the legacy of his family and they had fond memories associated with it. A report of NDTV also revealed that in November 2017, just a day before the incident took place, the Akkineni family hosted a reception for their elder son Naga Chaitanya and his ex-wife Samantha Prabhu.?

Naga Chaitanya's love for his grandfather Akkineni Nageswara Rao?

The Tollywood actor has often expressed his love and respect for his grandfather who was a veteran of the Telugu industry. In 2018, Chaitanya also confirmed to play his grandfather ANR in the Savitri biopic Mahanati. Moreover, recently, as a part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Naga Chaitanya shared that he never had a chance to experience his grandfather's films in the theatres with an audience while growing up hence, the celebration was extremely exciting for him.?

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala's wedding is to be an intimate one?

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita's wedding will be attended by their close family members and friends, as per an Economic Times report. Just like their engagement, the wedding is planned to be an intimate one. The couple do not wish for unnecessary media attention on their special day.?

However, it was earlier reported that the couple is all set to get married in a palace-like-star hotel in Rajasthan. The love story of the couple began in 2022. After 4 years of marriage, Chaitanya and his ex-wife Samantha got separated in October 2021 and just a few months later in 2022, he was spotted with the Made in Haven actor, Sobhita at his Hyderabad House. Following this, the couple confirmed their relationship on Instagram after their engagement in 2024.