South actors who married women from elite business families
South Indian cinema is renowned for its star-studded actors and their glamorous lives. Many Tollywood celebrities have married women from influential business families forming power couples that inspire fans with their love stories and accomplishments. Here’s a look at some of these admired unions.
1. Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni
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Ram Charan who is one of Tollywood’s biggest stars married Upasana Kamineni in 2012. Upasana is an accomplished entrepreneur and is the Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals and the granddaughter of Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, founder of Apollo Hospitals. Her family’s business empire also includes the KEI Group, headed by her father. Together, the couple shares a daughter, Klin Kaara and often inspires fans with their philanthropic efforts.
2. Allu Arjun and Sneha Reddy
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Allu Arjun, widely celebrated for his charisma and acting prowess, tied the knot with Sneha Reddy in 2011. Sneha hails from an influential family; her father, Kanchrla Chandrashekhar Reddy, is an educationist and chairman of the Scient Institute of Technology in Telangana. Known for their active presence on social media, the couple often shares glimpses of their life with their two children.
3. Jr NTR and Lakshmi Pranathi
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Jr NTR married Lakshmi Pranathi in 2011, and they have two sons. While Jr NTR comes from a political family as the grandson of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister NT Rama Rao, Lakshmi is the daughter of businessman Narne Srinivas Rao. Her family is closely linked to prominent political figures including Chandrababu Naidu.
4. Dulquer Salmaan and Amal Sufiya
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Mollywood heartthrob Dulquer Salmaan married Amal Sufiya, an interior designer and entrepreneur, in 2011. Amal comes from a respected business family in Chennai. Though she stays away from the limelight, Dulquer often shares moments from their life on social media. The couple is blessed with a daughter and continues to inspire fans with their bond.
5. Rana Daggubati and Miheeka Bajaj
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Rana Daggubati and Miheeka Bajaj became a beloved couple after their lavish wedding in 2020. Miheeka, an entrepreneur is the founder of Dew Drop Designer Studio and comes from a family that owns Krsala Jewels which is a luxury jewelry brand.
6. Thalapathy Vijay and Sangeeta Sornalingam
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Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay married Sangeeta Sornalingam, the daughter of a Sri Lankan industrialist, in 1999. Raised in the UK, Sangeeta is now a successful businesswoman herself. The couple has a son and daughter and remains one of South India’s most cherished celebrity pairs.
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