💍🔥 Akhil Akkineni's Secret Wedding Shocks Fans! Age Gap Love Story Unfolds 💥👰♀️
- MediaFx
- Jun 6
- 2 min read
TL;DR: Tollywood heartthrob Akhil Akkineni surprised fans by marrying artist and perfumer Zainab Ravdjee in an intimate ceremony on June 6, 2025, at Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad. The couple, who announced their engagement in November 2024, faced online trolling due to their nine-year age difference, with Zainab being 39 and Akhil 30. Despite the criticism, they celebrated their union with close family and friends, including stars like Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, Chiranjeevi, and Ram Charan.
🎉 A Star-Studded Celebration 🌟
Akhil Akkineni, son of legendary actor Nagarjuna, tied the knot with Zainab Ravdjee in a traditional Telugu-style wedding at Annapurna Studios. The venue, established by Akhil's grandfather Akkineni Nageswara Rao, holds sentimental value for the Akkineni family. The ceremony was graced by Tollywood celebrities, including Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Upasana Konidela, Prashanth Neel, and Daggubati Venkatesh.
The baraat was a lively affair, with Nagarjuna dancing to DJ beats and Naga Chaitanya taking over the turntables, energizing the crowd. The couple's siblings, Sumanth and Sushanth A., along with sister-in-law Sobhita Dhulipala, were also part of the celebrations.
👰 Meet the Bride: Zainab Ravdjee 🎨
Zainab Ravdjee is a multifaceted artist and entrepreneur. Born and raised in Hyderabad, she studied at Gitanjali and Nasr School before pursuing fine arts at Hamstech College. Her artistic journey took her to Dubai and London, where she gained recognition for her abstract paintings. Zainab is also a self-taught perfumer, offering custom-made fragrances through her lifestyle blog 'Once Upon The Skin.' She even appeared in M.F. Hussain's film 'Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities.'
Her father, Zulfi Ravdjee, is a prominent industrialist, and her brother, Zain Ravdjee, heads a renewable energy company.
💑 Love Beyond Age and Religion 💖
The couple's engagement in November 2024 surprised many fans, sparking online discussions due to their notable age difference—Zainab being nine years older than Akhil. Despite facing online trolling and criticism about their age and religious backgrounds, the couple remained steadfast in their love and proceeded with their wedding plans.
Their relationship, kept largely private, blossomed over two years before they decided to make it official. Akhil shared his joy on Instagram, stating, "Found my forever. Happy to announce that Zainab Ravdjee and I are happily engaged."
💬 MediaFx Opinion: Love Knows No Boundaries 🌈
In a society often bound by rigid norms and expectations, Akhil and Zainab's union is a testament to love's power to transcend age, religion, and societal pressures. Their marriage challenges traditional narratives and highlights the importance of personal choice and happiness.
As we celebrate their union, let's also reflect on the need for a more inclusive and accepting society that values love and companionship over age and religious differences.
