It's official! Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are engaged now (PICS)

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala have officially announced their engagement, marking a new chapter in their lives.

The couple's intimate engagement ceremony was highlighted by the release of the first photos by Chaitanya’s proud father, Nagarjuna Akkineni on his Instagram account.

Nagarjuna shared candid snapshots from the private ceremony, showcasing the couple’s traditional yet intimate celebration.

For the special occasion, Naga Chaitanya donned a traditional white kurta with veshti and doshala, while Sobhita Dhulipala mesmerised in a peach and pink-toned saree.

The couple was photographed with Nagarjuna in a heartfelt moment captured during the engagement.

In a touching note, Nagarjuna announced the engagement, writing, “We are delighted to announce the engagement of our son, Naga Chaitanya, to Sobhita Dhulipala, which took place this morning at 9:42 a.m.! We are overjoyed to welcome her into our family.

Congratulations to the happy couple! Wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness. God bless! 8.8.8 A beginning of infinite love.”

The couple, who had been dating for some time, had kept their relationship private despite speculation and viral photos from their vacations. Naga Chaitanya was previously married to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu; the couple wed in 2017 and divorced in 2021.