Varun Tej on his relationship with Lavanya. Varun Tej Konidela is currently in the spotlight for his upcoming movie 'Operation Valentine.' The actor has shared insights into his relationship with fellow actor Lavanya Tripathi, revealing a previously private aspect of their lives. Varun disclosed that they initially chose to keep their romance discreet while navigating their careers in the entertainment industry.
Their love story began in 2016 on the set of 'Mister,' eventually leading to marriage last year. Speaking to indianexpress.com, Varun expressed the challenges of maintaining secrecy, stating, "Initially, when I wanted to keep it under wraps, it was difficult to balance." Despite skepticism about the feasibility of concealing a celebrity relationship, Varun pointed out, "It did work! I am a sitting example." However, he acknowledged the strain it brought, mentioning the occasional desire to escape public scrutiny and unwind. "It did work, but it has its difficulties. Sometimes you just want to break this pressure off, go out, and chill,” he said.
Their decision to shield their romance from the public eye stemmed from a desire to prioritize their professional pursuits. "When we met, we were still discovering and trying to figure out our place in the industry. So we figured that was more important to us at the time rather than falling in love and roaming around the city. So we kind of gave our work the priority in the beginning. Later, we understood that it was the right approach for us as we grew as people together.”
After five years of courtship, they made their engagement official in June 2023 and exchanged vows in a picturesque ceremony in Tuscany, Italy, last November.