Ghee Idlis To Gulab Jamuns, A Look At Akhil Akkineni's Wedding Feast
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The Akkinenis hosted an elaborate traditional meal setup, which included a variety of South Indian delicacies.
Akhil Akkineni, the younger son of Nagarjuna Akkineni, tied the knot with Zainab Ravdjee in an intimate ceremony surrounded by family and friends. The couple was seen in white traditional ensembles as they embarked on this new chapter of their life. Glimpses from the wedding and star-studded reception night have created waves on social media, giving fans a sneak peek into their favourite actor's wedding.
Various pictures and videos from Akhil Akkineni's wedding have gone viral, where we get to have a look at some of the most delectable South Indian delicacies served to the guests. From the video shared by the catering partner, Panchakattu Dosa, it was evident that the Akkinenis hosted an elaborate traditional meal setup. A glimpse of the menu card revealed the meal included a range of dosas, including Ghee Kaaram dosa, Ghee Pongal, Ghee idly, Vadas, and Upma, among other items. The most striking part of the menu was the desserts, which included delectable Gulab Jamuns. They also served a variety of beverages to the guests, including filter coffee and different types of shakes, such as watermelon, mosambi and mango.
Besides the delicious meal arrangements, pictures of Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala also captured the hearts of the fans. In one of the pictures, the actress was enjoying some food amid all the work, while her husband, Naga Chaitanya, stood beside her, admiring Dhulipala with a warm smile.
Akhil and Zainab had been dating for a couple of years before getting engaged in November last year. The actor took to Instagram to announce his engagement with Zainab as he shared their picture with the caption, 'Found my forever." Happy to announce that Zainab Ravdjee and I are happily engaged." On Friday, Nagarjuna took to social media to welcome Zainab. Sharing a picture of the newlyweds, the actor penned a heartfelt note that read, 'With immense joy, Amala and I are delighted to share that our dear son has married his beloved Zainab in a beautiful ceremony at our home, where our hearts belong." Akhil and Zainab got married at 3:35 a.m. on Friday.
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