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Last Updated: December 06, 2024, 13:33 IST
Lakshmi Daggubati and Nagarjuna shared nearly six years of marriage.
Lakshmi Daggubati is the sister of prominent actor Venkatesh.
In the midst of Naga Chaitanya’s wedding with Sobhita Dhulipala, nostalgic images of Nagarjuna with his first wife, Lakshmi Daggubati, garnered significant attention. Lakshmi is not only Naga’s mother but has also intrigued Sobhita’s fans, who seek to learn more about her mother-in-law’s history.
Who Is Naga Chaitanya’s Mother, Lakshmi Daggubati?
Lakshmi Daggubati hails from a prominent family in the film industry; she is the daughter of D. Ramanaidu and Rajeshwari. D. Ramanaidu was a revered figure in Telugu cinema, founding Suresh Productions in 1964, which eventually became one of India’s largest film production firms. Lakshmi is one of three siblings, with Venkatesh and Suresh Babu as her brothers, making her the aunt of actor Rana Daggubati, thus linking her family closely with the film fraternity.
Lakshmi Daggubati’s Marriage With Nagarjuna
Lakshmi and Nagarjuna tied the knot in 1984 and welcomed their son, Naga Chaitanya, on November 23, 1986. Their marriage ended in 1990 for reasons that remain private. Following their separation, Nagarjuna married actress Amala Mukerjee in 1992, with whom he shares another son, Akhil Akkineni.
Lakshmi’s Second Marriage and Relationship with Naga Chaitanya
After parting ways with Nagarjuna, Lakshmi went on to marry businessman Sharath Vijayaraghavan and relocated to the United States, where she established her own venture, Lakshmi Interiors.
Rumors had circulated regarding Naga Chaitanya’s disapproval of his mother’s second marriage, leading to a perceived rift between them. However, Naga Chaitanya has publicly clarified that these assumptions are unfounded, as he is committed to his work in Hyderabad and visits his mother during his travels to America.
Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala’s Wedding
Recently, Naga Chaitanya married Sobhita Dhulipala on December 4, at a ceremony held at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad.
Nagarjuna shared the couple’s initial wedding photos on social media, expressing his joy by stating, “Watching Sobhita and Chay begin this beautiful chapter together has been a special and emotional moment for me. Congratulations to my beloved Chay, and welcome to the family, dear Sobhita—you’ve already brought so much happiness into our lives.”
The wedding celebration saw the attendance of several influential figures from Tollywood, including icons like Chiranjeevi, PV Sindhu, Nayanthara, Ram Charan, Upasana Konidela, Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar, and NTR, creating a day filled with love and warm sentiments that was memorable for both the Akkineni family and their guests.
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