Family fun turned into full-blown comedy on the sets of Zee Telugu’s dance show Aata when Lavanya Tripathi joined her sister-in-law Niharika Konidela for a special episode.
What began as a warm welcome quickly became a playful “danger zone” moment for Varun Tej — all thanks to a cheeky game introduced by host Sudheer.
The Call That Started It All
In the promo, Niharika greets Lavanya with a warm hug, setting the tone for a lively family episode. The banter escalates when Sudheer jokingly asks whether Niharika took “adapaduchu katnam” (a playful reference to sister-in-law dowry) from Lavanya. He’s quickly told he might land in jail for such remarks.
When Sudheer teases that Lavanya doesn’t know Telugu well, the actress — originally from Dehradun — is defended with the punchline that she can even curse fluently in Telugu if needed.
Then comes the real twist.
Sudheer challenges Niharika and Lavanya to call Varun Tej simultaneously and see whose call he picks up. Varun cuts his sister’s call — but answers his wife’s on the very first ring.
Cue laughter.
“I Was Changing the Baby’s Diaper!”
When Niharika playfully confronts him for ignoring her call, Varun quickly explains that he was busy changing their son Vaayuv’s diaper.
Sudheer doesn’t let him off easily, pointing out how swiftly he answered Lavanya’s call. To which Varun quips, “You’re neither married nor do you have kids yet, so you don’t know the problems.”
The line lands perfectly — blending marital humour with new-dad realities.
Guests like actress Rambha and director Anil Ravipudi also joined in on the fun, making the episode a lively mix of dance and family banter.
Aata Under Spotlight
While this episode brought laughs, the show recently faced criticism for inviting POCSO-accused choreographer Jani Master as a guest judge during Valentine’s Week. The move drew backlash on social media, with many questioning the channel’s decision, especially given the presence of minors on the show.
Despite the controversy, Aata continues to draw attention — partly due to star-studded appearances like this one.
A Love Story in the Spotlight
Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi’s journey has been closely followed by fans. The couple met on the sets of their 2017 film Mister and later worked together in Antariksham 9000 KMPH. After years of keeping their relationship private, they got engaged in Hyderabad in June 2023 and married in Tuscany, Italy, in November that year.
Their son, Vaayuv, was born on September 9, 2025, adding a new chapter to their story.
Lavanya recently also defended her family publicly when veteran actor Chiranjeevi faced criticism over past remarks about wanting a male heir. “It’s my family. If somebody comes to my family, I will not like it,” she said firmly.
Final Words
Sometimes, it’s the smallest on-stage games that create the biggest viral moments.
Varun Tej choosing Lavanya’s call over Niharika’s may have been a split-second decision — but it turned into a memorable, laughter-filled exchange.
On Aata, the dance performances may grab the spotlight, but this week, it was family chemistry that stole the show.
