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Pix: NTR Jr's grand wedding, reception

Last updated on: May 6, 2011 19:00 IST
Shalini, NTR Jr and Harikrishna

NT Rama Rao Jr wed Lakshmi Pranathi in a grand ceremony at the HiTEX, in Hyderabad, early this morning.

The bridegroom is seen here with his parents -- Shalini and Harikrishna, as they escort him to the venue.

Pix: NTR Jr's grand wedding, reception

Last updated on: May 6, 2011 19:00 IST
NTR Jr and Lakshmi Pranathi

The reception was held before the wedding, as the muhurtham was at 2:41 am on May 6.

Pix: NTR Jr's grand wedding, reception

Last updated on: May 6, 2011 19:00 IST
The venue

The venue, the resplendant HiTex, was thronged by fans to catch a gliimpse of the newlyweds.

The whole venue was decorated in an ornate manner with the statues of late NT Rama Rao and his wife Basava Tarakam also being placed there. The wedding was a visual treat.

Pix: NTR Jr's grand wedding, reception

Last updated on: May 6, 2011 19:00 IST
Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Amala Akkineni

Superstar Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya (walking behind), Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Amala Akkineni make their way to the reception.

Other film personalities who graced the wedding were Dasari Narayan Rao, K Raghavendra Rao, D Rama Naidu and D Suresh Babu among others.

The guests also included Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Kiran Kumar Reddy, politicians (Venkaiah Naidu), bureaucrats and businessmen (Ramoji Rao).

Pix: NTR Jr's grand wedding, reception

Last updated on: May 6, 2011 19:00 IST
NTR Jr and Lakshmi Pranathi

NTR Jr and Lakshmi Pranathi pay obeisance to his grandparents: the late NT Rama Rao and Basava Tarakam.

The statues were installed at the venue for the wedding ceremony.


 

Pix: NTR Jr's grand wedding, reception

Last updated on: May 6, 2011 19:00 IST
NTR Jr

After the reception, NTR Jr got ready for the wedding rituals.

Pix: NTR Jr's grand wedding, reception

Last updated on: May 6, 2011 19:00 IST
Lakshmi Pranathi

A radiant bride, Lakshmi Pranathi is caught on camera making a grand entrance.

Pix: NTR Jr's grand wedding, reception

Last updated on: May 6, 2011 19:00 IST
NTR Jr and Lakshmi Pranathi

Marking the beginning of the wedding rituals, the bride and groom keep a paste of cumin seeds and jaggery on each other's head.

Pix: NTR Jr's grand wedding, reception

Last updated on: May 6, 2011 19:00 IST
Chandra Babu Naidu with the couple

N Chandrababu Naidu, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, blesses the couple as their parents look on.

Pix: NTR Jr's grand wedding, reception

Last updated on: May 6, 2011 19:00 IST
Mohan Babu with the couple

Actor/producer Mohan Babu blesses the couple.

Pix: NTR Jr's grand wedding, reception

Last updated on: May 6, 2011 19:00 IST
NTR Jr and Lakshmi Pranathi

After the wedding ceremony, the couple stands as husband and wife.

While NTR Jr comes from a well known family (he is the son of actor/politician Harikrishna and Shalini and the grandson of the thespian and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri N T Rama Rao), Lakshmi is the daughter of Mallika and S Narne.