Akhil Akkineni, son of Nagarjuna Akkineni, got engaged to his girlfriend Zainab Ravdjee, days before his brother Naga Chaitanya’s marriage with Sobhita Dhulipala. The news was announced by Nagarjuna on his X handle. Akhil is marrying 39-year-old Zainab, daughter of an industrialist. Only close family members and friends attended the engagement ceremony held at the Akkineni residence.
The two are getting married next year. The news of Akhil’s engagement was disclosed just days before the wedding of Naga Chaitanya. However, not many people know about Akhil's bride.
Zainab Ravdjee is the daughter of industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee. Zulfi is a prominent figure in the construction sector. Zulfi's son Zain Ravdjee is the chairman and managing director of ZR Renewable Energy Private Limited. Zainab is a famous artist. She works in India, Dubai and London.
Zainab, who has gained attention for her paintings, had her paintings exhibited in several exhibitions. She is not active on social media. There is a nine-year age difference between Akhil and Zainab. Akhil and Zainab met a few years ago. Their friendship later blossomed into love. Akhil was engaged to Shriya Bhupal in 2016. Later both called off their wedding.