Who is Rama Raju Mantena, The Billionaire Behind the Udaipur Wedding?

The opulent, star-studded nuptials of billionaire pharma heiress Netra Mantena and tech founder Vamsi Gadiraju have taken over Udaipur, drawing global VIPs like Jennifer Lopez and Donald Trump Jr., and leaving social media asking: “Who is Rama Raju Mantena?”

November 22, 2025: The City of Lakes has transformed into a high-security, high-glamour zone as it hosts the sprawling wedding festivities of Netra Mantena, daughter of US-based pharmaceutical tycoon Rama Raju Mantena, and entrepreneur Vamsi Gadiraju.

The multi-day celebration, which runs from November 21 to 24, has captivated the internet, with many social media users openly comparing the scale and star power to that of the Ambani family weddings.

The lavish nature of the event has prompted widespread curiosity online, with questions focusing particularly on the bride’s discreet father. Rama Raju Mantena is the Chairman and CEO of Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, a US-headquartered company with global R&D operations, making him a dominant figure in the global healthcare sector.

International and Bollywood Star Power

The wedding’s guest list features an unprecedented mix of Bollywood and international glitterati. The festivities have already included:

• Ranveer Singh stealing the show at the Sangeet with an impromptu performance that saw him pull Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend, Bettina Anderson, on stage to dance to his hit track, “What Jhumka?”
• The arrival of international pop icon Jennifer Lopez in Udaipur, with reports confirming she is slated to perform, alongside Dutch DJ Tiësto (who performed on Thursday) and a buzz about a possible performance by Justin Bieber.
• Bollywood heavyweights like Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Janhvi Kapoor, and Varun Dhawan performing at the Sangeet, hosted by Karan Johar in the style of his popular talk show.

Donald Trump Jr.’s presence has been highly publicized; prior to arriving in Udaipur, he visited Gujarat, where he was filmed performing Garba and exploring Anant Ambani’s wildlife rescue centre, Vantara.

The Grand Finale

The celebrations, spanning iconic venues including The Leela Palace, the Zenana Mahal, and the floating Jagmandir Island Palace on Lake Pichola, are set to conclude this weekend.

• The Haldi Ceremony is scheduled for today (November 22) at Manek Chowk.
• The main wedding ceremony is set for Sunday morning (November 23) at the Jagmandir Island Palace, followed by a grand reception in the evening.

With over a dozen Bollywood stars and multiple global performers set to participate, the Mantena-Gadiraju union is being hailed as one of the most glamorous and expensive NRI destination weddings in recent history.