Soon-to-be parents Lavanya Tripathi and Varun Tej Konidela enjoy their babymoon on a cosy island
Lavanya Tripathi
, delighted fans with the joyous news of expecting their first child through a social media post in May this year. The couple have now shared an unmissable video from their babymoon getaway.
Varun Tej
Konidela and Lavanya Tripathi's babymoon getaway
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Varun posted a video from their recent vacation on a serene island with the caption, 'Living the island edit.' Lavanya's baby bump caught attention, and she looked visibly happy in the video. The soon-to-be mother was seen having fun while soaking in the sea and enjoying delicious food with great joy. The 'Mister' actress was also seen taking a nap while hugging a cute pillow, embracing the relaxing vibe of the trip.
At the same time, the soon-to-be father, Varun Tej, was seen enjoying games and indulging in food on the island.
The couple were recently spotted at Hyderabad airport en route to their vacation. Lavanya was dressed in a casual hoodie that gently concealed her baby bump.
Varun and Lavanya
's pregnancy
The duo first announced their pregnancy by sharing a picture of them holding hands, with a tiny pair of baby shoes nestled between their palms. Varun was later seen cooking and making pizza for Lavanya to satisfy her pregnancy cravings.
Work front of Varun and Lavanya
On the work front, Varun Tej was last seen in 'Matka', a historical crime drama helmed by Karuna Kumar. The film featured a strong ensemble cast, including Meenakshi Chaudhary, Nora Fatehi, Naveen Chandra, and Saloni Aswani. Matka received lukewarm responses and didn't fare well at the box office.
Meanwhile, Lavanya was last seen in the OTT series 'Miss Perfect'.
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