In a highly anticipated development, Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya, commonly known as Chay, and actress Sobhita Dhulipala are set to get engaged. This exclusive news, confirmed by Hindustan Times, marks the culmination of years of dating rumors surrounding the two actors. The engagement is scheduled for August 8.
Details of the Ceremony
Sources close to Naga Chaitanya revealed that the engagement will take place on Thursday around noon in a private and intimate ceremony at the residence of Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya’s father. Nagarjuna is expected to be the first to announce the engagement on social media. Attendees will include Amala Akkineni, Naga Chaitanya’s brother Akhil, and Sobhita’s parents. The ceremony will be held at Nagarjuna’s luxurious home in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, a well-known landmark similar to Shah Rukh Khan’s residence in Bandra.
Impact on Film Schedule
A source from Geetha Arts has confirmed that the shooting for Naga Chaitanya’s current film, “Thandel,” has been cancelled for August 8 to accommodate the engagement. The film, which stars Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, is being shot in Hyderabad. Chay is expected to resume filming on Friday.
Background and Relationship Timeline
Naga Chaitanya was previously married to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, with the couple announcing their separation in October 2021 after four years of marriage. Chay, 37, and Sobhita, 32, began dating in 2022. The relationship came to public attention through a Reddit thread featuring pictures of the couple dining at Chef Surender Mohan’s restaurant in London. Despite their efforts to keep the relationship private, various social media posts from the same locations fueled speculation. Their mutual love for Formula 1 is said to have played a significant role in their bonding.
A viral video of Nagarjuna praising Sobhita at a movie event has resurfaced following the engagement news. “She was so good in the film. I mean, I should not say it like this, but she was hot in the film. There is something that’s so attractive about her,” he remarked.
Chay and Sobhita are expected to tie the knot later in 2024. Photos from the engagement ceremony will reportedly be shared on social media. Meanwhile, Samantha has been busy promoting her series “Citadel” with Varun Dhawan.
