'Life's most beautiful role': Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi break pregnancy news with tiny shoes

Actors Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi, who began their marital journey in an opulent celebration in 2023, are now preparing to embrace the most intimate and cherished phase of their relationship — becoming parents. The couple, beaming with happiness, recently announced that they are expecting their first child together, bringing waves of warmth and cheer to their fans across the globe.

On a beautiful Tuesday morning, the duo took to their Instagram handles to share a heartwarming update. The post featured a tender image — their fingers interlocked, while Varun’s hand reached out to cradle a dainty pair of baby shoes, symbolizing the life they are preparing to welcome. Alongside this touching visual, the couple penned a sentimental caption: “Stepping into life’s most magical role — arriving soon.”

The moment the post went live, it was met with an outpouring of love from both fans and their close-knit film industry family. Actress Rakul Preet Singh couldn’t contain her excitement and commented, “Omgggg congratulations.” Allu Arjun’s wife, Allu Sneha Reddy, conveyed her heartfelt wishes, while Sreenivas Bellamkonda extended his warm regards with a cheerful “Hearty congratulations, brother.” Actress Aditi Rao Hydari sent virtual hugs and blessings to the glowing couple. Fans quickly filled the comments with joy, expressing their overwhelming happiness and best wishes for the growing family.

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Reflecting on their love story, Varun and Lavanya’s wedding took place in November 2023, after a brief but meaningful period of courtship. The ceremony was a spectacle of tradition and elegance, hosted at the enchanting Borgo San Felice estate in Tuscany, Italy. Following Hindu rituals, the grand celebration brought together family and friends in a picturesque setting. Varun, the beloved nephew of cinema icons Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan, had an impressive guest list, including his cousins — stars Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Allu Sirish, Sai Tej, and Panja Vaisshnav Tej — all of whom made the journey to Italy for the joyous occasion. Candid snapshots and heartfelt videos from the wedding quickly went viral, touching fans everywhere.

On the professional front, Varun Tej last appeared in Matka, a period action thriller helmed by Karuna Kumar. Despite its star-studded cast, including Meenakshi Chaudhary and Nora Fatehi, the film struggled critically and commercially, receiving backlash for its sluggish storytelling. Varun’s next cinematic outing is yet to be revealed. Meanwhile, Lavanya is gearing up for her role in Sathi Leelavathi, produced by M. Naga Mohan Babu and T. Rajesh under the banners of Durga Devi Pictures and Trio Studios. More on the film is anticipated soon.