Significance behind Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala's engagement date: '8.8.8'
Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala got engaged on Thursday, August 8, 2024, a date that has intrigued many due to its numerological significance. The engagement was announced by Chaitanya's father, actor Akkineni Nagarjuna, on Twitter. Interestingly, he referred to the date as "8.8.8," instead of August 8, 2024, which has left fans wondering about the reason behind this choice of date for the engagement.
'8.8.8' holds special significance in numerology, astrology
As per astrologists and numerologists, the date "8.8.8" (the eighth day of August and 2024 being a multiple of 8) is of great importance in numerology and astrology. It is believed to be a potent "celestial event" when the Lion's Gate Portal opens, offering a chance for spiritual awakening and manifestation.
Engagement ceremony held at Chaitanya's Hyderabad residence
The engagement ceremony was held at Chaitanya's residence in Hyderabad, with only close family and friends in attendance. The couple started dating in 2022, following Chaitanya's divorce from actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu in October 2021. Both families have given their blessings to the relationship between Dhulipala (32) and Chaitanya (37). The couple is expected to get married later this year.
Chaitanya and Dhulipala's upcoming projects
Chaitanya was previously married to Prabhu, whom he first met in 2009 on the sets of the romantic drama Ye Maaya Chesave. They got married in 2017 and announced their separation in 2021. On the professional front, Chaitanya is currently working on director Chandoo Mondeti's upcoming film Thandel, which also stars Sai Pallavi. Meanwhile, Dhulipala was last seen in the film Monkey Man and will be next seen in Vandana Kataria's Sitara.
