Nagarjuna revealed that Naga Chaitanya was ‘unhappy’ post his divorce from Samantha. But now he is very pleased with Sobhita. After divorcing Samantha Ruth Prabhu in 2021, Naga Chaitanya went through a difficult period.
Chay’s father, Nagarjuna Akkineni, disclosed in an interview that following his split from Samantha, Chay experienced depression. After dating for two years, he fell in love again with actress Sobhita Dhulipala. The couple announced their engagement on August 8. It was mentioned by Nagarjuna that Chay and Sobhita are ‘dearly’ in love.
Nagarjuna told Times Now that Chay had found happiness again. ”He is very happy. So am I,” he added. The actor continued, “It has not been an easy time for Chay or the family. The separation from Samantha) left him very depressed. My boy doesn’t show his feelings to anyone. But I knew he was unhappy. To see him smile again… Sobhita and Chay make a wonderful couple. They love each other dearly.”
Nagarjuna also explained why Chay and Sobhita had a ‘hurried engagement’. It was because the date was considered ‘extremely auspicious’. The news of his son’s engagement to Sobhita was first formally announced by Nagarjuna. Along with two photos from the ceremony, he wrote a heartfelt note. He was seen posing in two photos: one with his son and future daughter-in-law, and the other with the recently engaged pair.
He penned, ”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.”
For those who don’t know, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu dated for four years prior to receiving marriage in 2017. In October 2021, they released a joint statement announcing their separation. In 2022, rumours of a romance between Chay and Sobhita began circulating.