Who is Sharath Vijayaraghavan? Meet Naga Chaitanya’s step-father, an automobile businessman who skipped his wedding with Sobhita Dhulipala

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As an ardent fan of the enigmatic world of Telugu cinema, I found myself utterly captivated by the nuances surrounding the life of Naga Chaitanya and his expansive family. The recent grandiose wedding of our beloved Chay with Sobhita Dhulipala was a sight to behold, graced by both the Akkineni and Daggubati clans. Yet, the absence of Chay’s stepfather, Sharath Vijayaraghavan, at the ceremony sparked curiosity within me.

The marriage of Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala was graced by relatives and friends from the Akkineni and Daggubati families. For those not in the know, the nuptials took place at Annapurna Studios on December 4th. Photos from the day have been a hit online, but the absence of Chay’s stepfather has also sparked discussion. In this piece, we delve a bit deeper into who Sharath Vijayaraghavan is, Lakshmi Daggubati’s second spouse.

Who is Sharath Vijayaraghavan?

Notable entrepreneur in the auto industry, Sharath Vijayaraghavan, is the stepfather to actor Naga Chaitanya. Following the divorce of Lakshmi Daggubati from Nagarjuna Akkineni in 1990, she went on to marry Sharath, marking a new phase in her personal life.

The pair has been fortunate enough to welcome a son who is the half-brother of Naga Chaitanya. It seems that he enjoys a strong bond with not just one, but both of his half-brothers from his parents’ subsequent marriages, as per the latest reports.

Sharath Vijayaraghavan’s expansive business across three companies

   

By trade, Sharath Vijayaraghavan is a business professional who currently occupies the position of corporate executive at Sundaram Motors. According to recent reports, he owns one share in this company and boasts an impressive net worth estimated at approximately ₹244.4 crores. At present, Sharath is connected with a total of three businesses.

In the meantime, Lakshmi Daggubati, his wife, transitioned into entrepreneurship following their second marriage. After their wedding, she moved to the United States and established her own business, Lakshmi Interiors.

Naga Chaitanya was allegedly not in favor of his mother remarrying Sharath

Due to their reserved nature, details about Naga Chaitanya’s relationship with his stepfather are sparse. Earlier speculations hinted that the actor may have initially disapproved of his mother’s choice to remarry.

According to some reports, it’s said that Naga Chaitanya has grown closer to his father, Nagarjuna, while apparently moving away from his mother. Yet, during a subsequent interview, Chay firmly denied all these unfounded assumptions.

In reality, he shared that he lives in Hyderabad for work purposes, but from time to time, he travels to the United States to see his mother and stepfather. During these visits, they enjoy spending quality time together during their vacation breaks.

Naga Chaitanya spent considerable time in Chennai with his step-father and half-brother

Despite speculations suggesting a strained relationship between Naga Chaitanya and his stepfather, earlier accounts from IBT indicate something different. In fact, as a child, the actor spent a significant amount of time with his stepfather Sharath Vijayaraghavan and his half-brother in Chennai, implying a close bond between them.

Sharath Vijayaraghavan attended Chay-Sobhita’s engagement but not their wedding

On August 8, 2024, Lakshmi Daggubati and her husband Sharath Vijayaraghavan attended the engagement of Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala, making their significant impact known.

From the heartwarming photos shared online, the pair is visibly present alongside the main couple and the entire Akkineni family in a touching group photo capturing the essence of a loving family gathering.

It appears that Sharath Vijayaraghavan did not attend the wedding of the couple, which occurred in December. Meanwhile, Chay’s mother attended the ceremony, but it looks like her current spouse may have been absent during the festivities.

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2024-12-11 13:23