Who is Sobhita Dhulipala? 'Made in Heaven' actor gets engaged to Naga Chaitanya

Sobhita Dhulipala exchanged rings with her beau, Telugu heartthrob Naga Chaitanya, in an intimate ceremony in Hyderabad on Thursday. As the actress prepares to embark on this new chapter, let's delve into her remarkable career milestones and the controversies that have trailed her so far.

Sobhita Dhulipala has been making waves on social media on Thursday, following her engagement to Naga Chaitanya. The news of their engagement was confirmed by Naga's actor-father Nagarjuna, who took to social media to share pictures of the couple.

Nagarjuna wrote in his post: "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"

As congratulatory messages pour in for the couple, let's delve into Sobhita's notable career milestones and controversies.

Sobhita's journey to stardom

Sobhita's acting career spans multiple film industries and continents. Her debut in Anurag Kashyap's 'Raman Raghav 2.0' marked the beginning of her journey. The former Femina Miss India Earth (2013) has since appeared in various projects, including her recent Hollywood debut in Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man'.

Sobhita's breakout role came as Tara Khanna in the critically acclaimed series 'Made In Heaven', which she reprised in the second season on Amazon Prime Video. 

Other notable performances of Sobhita include her role as Sharadamma in 'Kurup,' co-starring Dulquer Salmaan. She also earned praise for her role in The Night Manager. The series is an Indian adaptation of the original British series by the same title. It starred Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor in the leading roles. In Mani Ratnam's periodical drama 'Ponniyin Selvan: I' and 'Ponniyin Selvan: II,' she delivered another praise-worthy performance as Vaanathy.

These roles showcase Sobhita's versatility and talent, solidifying her position as a rising star in the Indian film industry.

Navigating controversies and criticism

Sobhita has largely maintained a controversy-free career in the film industry. However, in 2020, she faced a minor backlash over a magazine photoshoot. Sobhita claimed to have taken the photos herself, but social media users questioned her assertion after spotting a man in the background of one of the images.

In response to the criticism, Sobhita issued a clarifying statement. She explained that while she had indeed taken the photos on her terrace, a man who was also present there, had offered to assist her and clicked a few shots according to her desired frame.

Last year, Sobhita's picture with Naga went viral on social media, following which many trolls attacked her saying she was the third woman in Naga and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's marriage. She gave a befitting reply to the trolls in an interview, saying, She neither confirmed nor denied her relationship with Naga.

In 2023, Sobhita once again faced online backlash when a photo of her with Naga surfaced on social media. Trolls accused her of being the third person in Naga's former marriage to Samantha Ruth Prabhu, which they called off in 2021. Sobhita addressed the criticism in an interview, stating, "For people who speak without knowledge, I don't think I am answerable to them. I don't feel the urge to clarify things when I don't think I'm doing wrong and it is not my business." By neither confirming nor denying her relationship with Naga, Sobhita maintained her privacy while shutting down the unwanted scrutiny.