Newlyweds Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala recently celebrated their first festival together as a married couple.
On January 15, 2025, the Telugu actor shared a rare glimpse into their first Pongal celebration at home, posting an adorable picture on his Instagram Stories.
In the image, Naga and Sobhita stood side by side at the entrance of their home, dressed in colorful festive attire.
The Made In Heaven star looked stunning in a traditional red silk saree, paired with an off-white blouse. She completed her elegant look with a sleek bun, intricate gold jewelry, and red bangles.
Naga, perfectly complementing her style, wore a beige kurta with a white pyjama and a gold-and-white chunri draped around his neck.
Their wide toothy smiles reflected their bliss as newlyweds. Chaitanya also accompanied the photo with a heartwarming caption, tagging Sobhita:
“Panduga vibes with my Visakha queen @sobhitad”
Sobhita Opens Up About The Secrets To A Thriving Romance With Naga
In December 2024, during an exclusive joint interview with The New York Times, Dhulipala offered a rare glimpse into her relationship with her husband, sharing some heartfelt insights into their bond.
When asked about the key to their flourishing romance and how their connection has evolved, the actress candidly reflected,
“Our dissimilarities really kept us interested and curious about each other… It’s not a case of two tender hearts falling in love. It was more like two metals being welded by the same wants from life, and we were able to speak about those things freely without inhibitions”.
Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala were first rumored to be romantically involved in 2022 after being spotted together at his residence in Hyderabad.
After keeping their relationship under wraps for two years, the lovebirds confirmed their romance with an engagement in August 2024. This was followed by their lavish and traditional Telugu wedding in December of the same year, marking Chaitanya’s second marriage.
Fans Harshly Criticize Sobhita Dhulipala For Allegations Of Homewrecking
The online community has voiced sharp criticism against Sobhita, accusing her of being involved with Naga during his marriage to his first wife, Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
Several netizens expressed their disapproval with comments that read,
“They’re trying so hard to sell this sanskari image to cover up the fact that they had an affair while he was married. Too bad no one’s falling for it”.
Their love story may have its share of controversies, but as Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala celebrate their first Pongal, it’s clear they’re creating memories to cherish for a lifetime.