Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Niharika Konidela and Chaitanya Jonnalagadda are legally divorced

Niharika Konidela
  • Niharika Konidela, the cousin of Ram Charan and sister of Varun Tej, and her husband have officially divorced.
  • The couple had applied for a mutual divorce last month.
  • Neither Niharika nor Chaitanya has responded to or confirmed the rumors of their divorce.

Niharika Konidela, the cousin of Ram Charan and sister of Varun Tej, and her husband Chaitanya JV have officially divorced. The couple had applied for a mutual divorce last month, and it appears that the process has been completed. While the exact reasons behind their split are unclear, it is speculated that irreconcilable differences may have played a role in their decision.

Neither Niharika nor Chaitanya has responded to or confirmed the rumors of their divorce. Speculation about their separation began when they deleted all their wedding photos from Instagram. It is believed that Niharika may make an official announcement regarding her relationship status in the near future.

In March 2022, Niharika, the daughter of actor and producer Naga Babu, surprised everyone by deactivating her Instagram account, leading to rumors of trouble in her marriage with Chaitanya Jonnalagadda. Their marriage was arranged, but love eventually blossomed between them. Niharika and Chaitanya got engaged in August 2020 and had a lavish wedding ceremony in December of the same year. The wedding was attended by numerous stars, including Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, Pawan Kalyan, Chiranjeevi, and the entire Konidela-Allu family, making it a grand affair held in Udaipur.

Recently, rumors about Niharika Konidela divorcing her husband resurfaced when Chaitanya Jonnalagadda was conspicuously absent from Varun Tej’s engagement with Lavanya Tripathi. Niharika posted a few photos from her brother Varun’s engagement, and the comments section quickly filled with queries about Chaitanya’s whereabouts, such as “Bava didn’t come,” “Where is Chay,” “Where is your husband, Niharika,” and more.

Chaitanya JV recently embarked on a 10-day meditation trip to a spiritual destination, reportedly seeking solace from the personal turmoil he is experiencing. He shared an Instagram post expressing his gratitude for the experience of Vipassana meditation, stating that it had provided him with unexpected wisdom and was the best experience of his life.

In terms of her professional pursuits, Niharika has transitioned from being an actor to a producer. She has been involved in creating web series and films under her banner Pink Elephant and recently inaugurated an elegant office in Hyderabad.

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Bomman and Belli of The Elephant Whisperers eventually pose with the Oscar

Bomman and Belli
  • Couple Bomman and Belli, who were seen as elephant caretakers in the documentary The Elephant Whisperers.
  • Taking to Instagram on Thursday, The Elephant Whisperers director Kartiki Gonsalves shared a photo featuring the duo.
  • Both of them held the award while posing for the camera.

As they posed with the Oscars trophy, the couple Bomman and Belli, who played elephant caretakers in the documentary The Elephant Whisperers, were beaming with happiness. Kartiki Gonsalves, the director of The Elephant Whisperers, posted a picture of the duo on Instagram on Thursday. While posing for the camera, they were both holding the award.

“It’s been a long four months since we’ve been apart and now I feel like I’m home….. @theelephantwhisperers,” Kartiki wrote alongside the image. Vishal Dadlani made a comment in response to the image, “Easily my favourite #Oscars picture ever (clapping emojis).” Esha Gupta posted red heart emoticons while Niharika Konidela dropped face keeping down tears emoticons. “I love their smiles,” Mini Mathur said. Embraces and more embraces.” “Oh my god,” wrote Aahana Kumra.
“Good to see @kartikigonsalves turn the spotlight on those who deserve to shine brightest in this moment,” a supporter wrote. Kartiki, that’s what makes you such an amazing storyteller! I hope that this is only the beginning for you. “Was waiting to see the Oscar in their hands!” was one comment. “Was hoping this would happen,” one person stated. I’m grateful that you finally gave it to these lovely people.” An Instagram user commented, “I think now we need a photo of the Oscar with Raghu and Ammu.”

 

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The care Belli and her husband Bomman gave to abandoned baby elephants at the government-run Theppakkadu Elephant Camp in the Nilgiris District was depicted in The Elephant Whisperers. The short film was about Raghu and Ammu, two elephant calves, and Belli and Bomman’s close relationship with them.
At the 95th Academy Awards, The Elephant Whisperers became the first Indian film to win in the Documentary Short Subject category, making history. M K Stalin, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, honored Bomman and Belli on March 15 by presenting them with cheques for Rs. 1 lakh each, a shield, and shawls.

Kartiki received a check for one crore rupees from M K Stalin recently. He gave her a souvenir, shawl, and certificate of commendation at the Secretariat, as well as a one-crore incentive check. He wished her well for winning the Oscar.

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Niharika Konidela recreates Alia Bhatt’s Gangubai style

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  • Niharika Konidela channeled her inner Alia Bhatt for a recent costume party.
  • She dressed up as the latter’s character from the hit film Gangubai Kathiawadi. 
  • Fans were calling her ‘south’s Gangu’ and praising her recreation of Alia’s look.

Niharika Konidela went to a recent costume party dressed as Alia Bhatt’s character from the recent hit movie Gangubai Kathiawadi. On Monday, Niharika posted a few photos and a video from her performance as Gangu on social media. This made people call her “south’s Gangu” and praise how well she looked like Alia.

Niharika post- of the carousel on Instagram with the caption “Channelling Gangu And if you don’t know already, I LOVE costumes parties. P.s. please ignore the monkeys behind me in the last video.” Niharika wore the same white saree and plain white blouse that Alia wore in the movie. She also wore dark red lipstick and sunglasses to finish off the look. She posed for the camera, and she did so in the same way that Alia Bhatt did in the movie. In the video, you can see her walking toward the camera while a bunch of funny-looking men follow her.

 

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