Kiran Abbavaram and Rahasya Gorak welcome baby boy – First pic melts hearts online
Actor
Kiran Abbavaram
and his wife
Rahasya Gorak
are now proud parents! The beloved Telugu couple has welcomed their first child, a baby boy, and fans are overjoyed at the heartwarming news.
The 'KA' actor took to social media on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanthi to share the joyful update and posted an adorable picture that instantly won over the internet.
'Blessed with a Baby Boy'
Kiran Abbavaram shared a touching moment from his new journey into parenthood by posting a photo of himself kissing his newborn son's tiny feet. Captioning the photo with, 'Blessed with a Baby Boy. Happy Hanuman Jayanthi. Thank you @rahasya_kiran,' Kiran expressed gratitude and joy on the auspicious day. Fans and celebrities poured in their love and wishes almost immediately. Actress Rukshar Dhillon wrote, 'Hearty congratulations! So happy for you both!' while TV host Sravanthi Chokarapu commented, 'Wowww congratulations.
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Kiran Abbavaram shoots for his next in Hyderabad
Netizens shower wishes
Kiran's post was soon flooded with comments. One wrote, 'Hearty congratulations! So happy for you both!.' Another one wrote, 'Knew it was a boy!! Congrats to you and the family—such a beautiful blessing.' A third one wrote, 'Congratulations both of you industry ki kotha hero ochadu.'
From reel to real
Reports say that Kiran Abbavaram and Rahasya Gorak's romance blossomed on the sets of their debut film 'Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru' in 2019.
What began as a friendship soon turned into a heartfelt relationship. The couple got engaged in March 2024 and tied the knot on August 22, 2024, in a grand wedding ceremony in Coorg, Karnataka. Held at a picturesque resort, the wedding was an intimate affair attended by close family and friends.
Kiran's recent work and what's next
On the professional front, Kiran Abbavaram was last seen in the Telugu romantic action film 'Dilruba', which released on March 14, 2025. While no new projects have been officially announced yet, fans are hopeful that the actor will return to the silver screen after enjoying some quality time with his newborn and wife.
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