Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya’s wedding in December 2024 was nothing short of a spectacle. However, despite their love and celebration, the marriage sparked a great deal of public controversy. Naga Chaitanya’s second marriage, following his high-profile divorce from Samantha Ruth Prabhu, seemed to stir a wave of judgment, particularly from fans who were still fond of the former couple’s relationship. As Sobhita stepped into the limelight as Chaitanya’s new partner, the critics grew louder, especially when she made her debut as the cover girl for Vogue’s latest issue.

The cover shoot, showcasing a candid and joyful moment between the couple, had a significant buzz. In one of the standout looks, Sobhita wore a stunning silvery slip dress with tassel detailing, which she paired with soft, natural makeup and a relaxed hairstyle, radiating effortless elegance. Chaitanya complemented her in a striking navy blue tuxedo adorned with a large flower motif. The couple was captured dancing in a playful, carefree moment, exuding chemistry and affection. But the spotlight on Sobhita’s ensemble quickly shifted from admiration to controversy, as sharp-eyed fans began drawing comparisons between her outfit and one worn by Samantha Ruth Prabhu in a recent appearance. Many fans were quick to accuse Sobhita of copying Samantha’s look, which created a ripple of trollers in the comments section.

However, a closer look reveals the two outfits were distinctly different. While Sobhita wore a slip dress from Akhl, Samantha had donned an ombre-hued tasselled skirt from Studio Moon Ray. Yet, the comparisons didn’t stop, and the online criticism continued to escalate. It’s clear that the public’s emotional attachment to Naga and Samantha’s past relationship was still very much alive, and Sobhita’s presence as his new partner seemed to ignite an emotional response from fans.
The shadow of Samantha and Naga’s past loomed large, with some netizens even pointing out that Naga had shared a viral image on the same date that Samantha had once proposed to him in 2017. Their love story, which began on the sets of Ye Maaya Chesave in 2010, had captured hearts with their undeniable chemistry. After five years of dating, they married in 2017, but their union ended in separation just months before their fourth anniversary.

Sobhita Dhulipala felt flattered to be among the 70 people Naga Chaitanya followed on Instagram before marriage.

In a candid conversation on the podcast Raw Talks with VK, Naga Chaitanya opened up about the emotional toll of the divorce, speaking with sensitivity and acknowledging the difficult decision they made for the sake of their well-being. He stated, “It was for the betterment of whoever was involved in the marriage… It was a mutual decision, a very conscious one, after much thought and with a lot of respect for the other person.” Naga, who grew up in a broken family, admitted that the decision wasn’t taken lightly, as he understood the weight of ending a relationship.

Though Naga’s past with Samantha continues to resonate in the public’s mind, his relationship with Sobhita represents a new chapter, one that, while not free from scrutiny, is his to write. And as Sobhita and Naga move forward in their journey, their Vogue cover and wedding celebration stand as a testament to their love and individuality, amid the noise of public judgment.