Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju tied the knot on November 23, 2025, but their lavish Udaipur wedding has been dominating conversations for weeks. Touted as one of the most expensive weddings of the year, the celebrations featured top Bollywood performers, global artists, breathtaking venues and jaw-dropping budgets.
Haldi and mehendi: Royal festivities at Taj Lake Palace
The couple’s haldi and mehendi ceremonies were hosted at the stunning Taj Lake Palace, a luxury property floating on Lake Pichola. Known for its exclusivity, the venue alone can cost around Rs 3.5 crore for a wedding, excluding GST. Meals here are equally extravagant, lunch is priced at Rs 8500 per person, high-tea at Rs 3500 and dinner up to Rs 12000, excluding taxes.
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With 65 rooms and 18 suites priced between Rs 50000 to Rs 1,00,000 per night, the accommodation bill soared into crores. Additional arrangements and snacks reportedly went as high as Rs 40 lakh, while decor alone cost Rs 30-35 lakh.
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The mehendi ceremony was star-studded with performances by Madhuri Dixit, Nora Fatehi and Dia Mirza. Their appearance fees ranged from Rs 25 lakh to an astonishing Rs 1 crore each.
Sangeet, wedding and reception: Luxury at its peak
The sangeet on November 21 was nothing short of a Bollywood awards night. Shahid Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Janhvi Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan lit up the stage, while Karan Johar and Sophie Choudry hosted. Ranveer and Shahid reportedly charge Rs 3-4 crore for private performances, with others earning Rs 1-2 crore.
The wedding was held at the breathtaking Jagmandir Island Palace, where venue costs range from Rs 75-90 lakh. For a 200-person guest list, food and accommodation added another Rs 42 lakh.
The grand reception at The Leela Palace featured a private concert by Jennifer Lopez, whose fee ranges between Rs 15-17 crore, along with singer Sukhbir, who charges about Rs 25 lakh.
With total expenses estimated at Rs 75-80 crore, the Mantena-Gadiraju wedding truly redefined extravagance. Considering Rama Raju Mantena’s net worth and luxury properties, the families clearly spared no expense in creating a celebration the country won’t forget.