Ram Charan’s wife Upasana makes her special appearance at Allu Sirish's wedding festivities; Watch

The wedding festivities of actor Allu Sirish and his fiancée Nayanika Reddy have officially begun with a traditional pasupu danchadam ceremony at the Allu household. The couple is set to tie the knot in March, and the recent pre-wedding bash in Dubai marked the beginning of the celebrations. Allu Sirish and Allu Arjun's wife, Sneha Reddy, took to social media to share a glimpse of the ceremony, showcasing the vibrant and joyous atmosphere.

Wedding Festivities Commence

Allu Sirish shared a picture on Instagram of a traditional mortar and pestle set placed before idols of Goddesses, marking the start of the wedding festivities. He captioned it, "Pasupu function. Wedding festivities officially begin at our home." Allu Arjun’s wife, Sneha, posted a video of their daughter, Arha, participating in the ceremony. Guests were dressed in yellow, while Sirish wore a white kurta-pyjama.

On Friday, Sirish shared a video on Instagram, captioned "Pasupu function at Allu residence." The video showcased their home decorated with yellow and white flowers. His father, producer Allu Aravind, was seen smiling. Arha participated in the harathi (arti) ceremony alongside Chiranjeevi’s wife, Surekha Konidela.

A Star-Studded Celebration

The "Pasupu function" at the Allu residence was a star-studded affair, with several prominent figures in attendance. Pawan Kalyan’s wife, Anna Lezhneva, Chiranjeevi’s daughter, Sushmita Konidela, and the radiant Upasana Konidela, both mother and wife of Ram Charan, graced the event. Upasana was captured in a lively conversation with Allu Aravind and later, Sneha. The video, shared by Sirish, concluded with him participating in the traditional turmeric grinding. Allu Arjun, unable to attend, shared the Reel on his Instagram stories, expressing his sentiments with a heartfelt message, "I missed being there," accompanied by a yellow heart emoji.

Fan Reactions and Appreciations

The video sparked a flurry of comments from fans, many of whom inquired about Allu Arjun's absence. "E video lo bunny Anna kuda unte inka colour full ga undedi (This video would’ve been more colourful with Bunny)," one fan commented, while another echoed the sentiment, "maa anna miss ayyada function ki (Did our brother miss the function?)." However, not all reactions were centered on his absence. Some fans expressed appreciation for the adherence to tradition. "Congratulations bro…achamaina Telugu function and haldi ani marchale pasupu function ane pettinav bro (Thank you for not changing the traditional pasupu function into haldi)," a fan wrote, commending the preservation of the "pasupu" ceremony. Others even requested a live stream of the wedding. Arjun's fans from Kerala were delighted by his choice of the Malayalam song, "Maangalyam" from "Bangalore Days," for the video.

Sirish and Nayanika are set to marry on March 6th, coinciding with Arjun and Sneha's wedding anniversary. Their engagement took place on October 31st of the previous year.