Udaipur, earlier this week, became the epicenter of one of the most lavish weddings of the year with the celebration of union of Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju.
Netra, daughter of Florida-based pharma entrepreneur Rama Raju Mantena, tied the knot with tech entrepreneur Vamsi Gadiraju on November 23 at the iconic Leela Palace and Jagmandir Island Palace. The event was graced by A-list celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Hrithik Roshan, and Ranveer Singh.
The four day extravaganza attracted global attention
Behind this grand wedding is pharma tycoon Rama Raju Mantena, founder of Florida-headquartered Ingenus Pharmaceuticals with operations spanning the United States, Switzerland, and India. A key figure in the pharmaceutical industry, he has built several successful ventures in the healthcare and oncology sectors.
Originally from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Mantena moved to the U.S. in the 1980s. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) and a degree in clinical pharmacy from the University of Maryland.
While some reports suggest he is a billionaire, his net worth is estimated at $20 million. Mantena is also known for his philanthropy, including a 2017 donation of a 28 kg gold garland to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam temple.
The dreamy, star-studded celebration was attended by Donald Trump Jr, Jennifer Lopez, and several other A-list celebrities.
Vamsi Gadiraju is the co-founder and CTO of Superorder, a startup focused on streamlining restaurant technology. Superorder simplifies restaurant operations, consolidates vendors, and reduces costs for over 1,000 restaurants across 180 cities in 30 US states. The company is valued at approximately $18-25 million.
After graduating from Columbia University in 2019, Gadiraju co-founded Superorder, attracting significant investment, including backing from Y Combinator and Slow Ventures. Gadiraju's work earned him a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2024 in the Food and Drink category.
International stars and performers also added to the grandeur of the wedding. Notable appearances included Donald Trump Jr., along with musical performances by Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, DJ Tiesto, Black Coffee, Cirque du Soleil, and DJ Aman Nagpal. The events were curated by luxury wedding planners Wizcraft Weddings, ensuring a blend of opulence, entertainment, and world-class hospitality.
(All photo courtesy: Screengrab from videos shared by wizcraft.weddings@Instagram)
