Telugu actor Varun Tej Konidela has delighted fans by sharing heartwarming photos from his family’s Diwali celebrations — marking the first festive appearance of his newborn son, Vaayuv Tej. Taking to Instagram, Varun wrote, “About last night! Our lil man’s first Diwali! Hope you all had a great time with your family and friends. Lots and lots of love!” The post featured a series of pictures capturing the family’s joyful celebration, drawing love and blessings from fans and industry peers alike.
Varun Tej and wife Lavanya Tripathi had recently revealed the name of their baby boy on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadasami. The announcement came through a beautifully edited video shared on Instagram. “We introduce our beloved son Vaayuv Tej Konidela – a name that embodies unstoppable force, devotion, courage, and spiritual radiance. Carrying the spirit of Lord Hanuman,” the couple shared.
Born on September 10, 2025, little Vaayuv has brought immense joy to the Konidela family. The baby’s arrival was warmly welcomed by megastar Chiranjeevi, Varun’s uncle, who wrote, “Welcome to the world, little one! A hearty welcome to the newborn baby boy in the Konidela family. Heartfelt congratulations to Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi on becoming proud parents. So happy for Nagababu and Padmaja, who are now promoted to proud grandparents.” Chiranjeevi also posted a touching photo of himself holding the baby with Varun standing beside him.
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Varun Tej, the son of Nagendra Babu (Chiranjeevi’s younger brother), tied the knot with Lavanya Tripathi in a dreamy ceremony in Tuscany, Italy, on November 1, 2023. The couple had announced their pregnancy in May 2025 with a monochrome photo featuring their hands and a tiny baby shoe, captioned, “Life’s most beautiful role yet – Coming soon.”