Karthik Varma Dandu Engaged Amid Pan-India Film Shoot
Life has its own way of timing things, and for director Karthik Varma Dandu, his personal moment came at a great time in his career.
By: Tupaki Desk | 29 Sept 2025 12:37 PM ISTLife has its own way of timing things, and for director Karthik Varma Dandu, his personal moment came at a great time in his career. After the success of his film Virupaksha, he is currently working on a big project that's going to be shown all over India, called NC 24, and he's directing it with Akkineni Naga Chaitanya. During this busy time, Karthik recently got engaged, marking a special moment in his personal life while his career keeps moving forward amazingly, both personal and professional going parallel.
The engagement ceremony was held in Hyderabad on Sunday, attended by industry friends and colleagues. Naga Chaitanya and Sobhitha Dhulipala blessed the couple, while actor Sai Dharam Tej and producer BVSN Prasad were also present. Photos and videos from the event quickly went viral. Harshita, the bride-to-be, looked radiant and colourful with her beautiful smile, marking a joyful moment in Karthik’s life.
Karthik’s career reflects persistence. A disciple of Pushpa director Sukumar, he began as a writer on Karthikeya and made his directorial debut with Bham Bholenath in 2015. While his first film didn’t perform as expected, Virupaksha became a massive hit with Mega Hero Sai Dharam Tej. This success paved the way for his upcoming pan-India project with Naga Chaitanya starring with Meenakshi Chaudhary, raising excitement among fans.
Earlier rumors about Karthik’s engagement had circulated, but the recent ceremony confirmed the news. The wedding is expected later this year or early next year.
