Kamal Ghorui
Telugu actor Allu Sirish is all set to begin a new chapter in his life with longtime girlfriend, Hyderabad-based entrepreneur Nayanika Reddy. Ahead of their intimate wedding ceremony scheduled for March 6, the couple hosted a grand pre-wedding celebration at their family-owned Allu Studios in Kokapet, Hyderabad — and it quickly turned into a Tollywood who’s who evening.The sprawling studio premises lit up on Monday night as some of the biggest names in the industry arrived to bless the couple.Among those spotted were Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Ram Charan, Rana Daggubati, Nagarjuna, Nani, Atlee, Basil Joseph, Ravi Teja, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Mohan Babu, Sukumar, Jagapathi Babu and Rajendra Prasad.Actors Meenakshi Chaudhary and Priyadarshi were also seen at the celebrations.Naga Chaitanya marked his presence at the reception, though his wife Sobhita Dhulipala was not in attendance. Veteran star Mohan Babu was among the early arrivals, warmly greeting members of the Allu-Konidela family.
A wedding rooted in one of Tollywood’s most powerful film families
Sirish is the son of veteran producer Allu Aravind and Nirmala, and the younger brother of Pushpa star Allu Arjun. Through their aunt Surekha, who is married to megastar Chiranjeevi, the Allu siblings are also part of the influential Konidela family.The extended clan includes Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, producer Nagendra Babu and actors Varun Tej, Niharika Konidela, Sai Dharam Tej and Panja Vaisshnav Tej.Given the stature of the Konidela-Allu khandan, the celebrations saw not just film personalities but also prominent names from business and political circles.
From Pelli Koduku to cocktail nights
The festivities began earlier this week with Sirish’s traditional Pelli Koduku ceremony. Allu Arjun and his wife Sneha Reddy, along with Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela, were part of the intimate ritual. Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna were also in attendance.In the last week of February, Allu Arjun and Sneha had hosted a cocktail party in Hyderabad for the couple, kickstarting the wedding buzz in the city.
Tollywood’s wedding season continues
Interestingly, Sirish and Nayanika’s celebrations come amid a full-blown wedding season in Tollywood. The industry is still abuzz with the news of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda tying the knot in Udaipur, Rajasthan, with a grand Hyderabad reception slated for March 4.As for Sirish and Nayanika, the couple will exchange vows on March 6 in a close-knit ceremony attended only by family and close friends.
