Who Are Vamsi Gadiraju & Netra Mantena? Inside Billionaire Heiress’s Life, Her Father Raju Mantena’s Global Pharma Empire, Groom’s Forbes-Listed Te...

There are weddings, and then there are the sort of weddings that stop an entire city in its tracks, reroute tourist traffic, trigger diplomatic-level security arrangements, and turn majestic palaces into

glimmering sets worthy of a Hollywood fantasy. The upcoming nuptials of Netra Mantena—daughter of US-based billionaire pharma entrepreneur Rama Raju Mantena—fall squarely into that second category. For days now, Udaipur has been gently vibrating with the kind of anticipation usually reserved for state visits or global summits. Local vendors whisper about the guest list, security barricades appear everywhere, and luxury hotels have been booked down to the last suite. Even the famously unruffled Lake Pichola seems to be shimmering with unspecified excitement. The reason? A lavish four-day wedding that promises more dazzle than some international award shows. With Donald Trump Jr flying in, Hollywood entertainers reportedly warming up their vocals, and half of Bollywood preparing their designer ensembles, the city feels as though it has stepped into an extravagant parallel universe. And right at the centre of it all stands the soft-spoken heiress Netra Mantena and her soon-to-be husband, tech entrepreneur and Forbes honouree, Vamsi Gadiraju. This is the wedding everyone wants to read about—and the story begins long before the first baraat drum is struck.

Meet Netra Mantena: The Quiet Heiress With a Billion-Dollar Legacy

Netra Mantena’s life has been anything but ordinary—although she has kept it remarkably private until now. She is the daughter of Orlando-based billionaire Rama Raju (Raju) Mantena, the chairman and CEO of Ingenus Pharmaceuticals and founder of several global healthcare ventures including ICORE Healthcare, Ingenious Pharmaceuticals, and OncoScripts. With businesses spread across the United States, Switzerland and India, Mantena is a formidable figure in the global pharmaceutical sector. Her mother, Padmaja Mantena, also remains closely involved in philanthropic and community initiatives, helping shape a family image built not merely on wealth but on commitment to health innovation. Netra herself has rarely appeared in public spaces or social media. But as the bride in what is now being described as the “most glamorous destination wedding of 2025,” she has suddenly become the name on everyone’s lips. Fun fact: The world only learned about this wedding because British actor Oliver Trevena accidentally revealed his invitation on Instagram. A spectacular slip-up, but one that instantly turned the ceremony into international news.

Meet the Groom: Vamsi Gadiraju, the Tech Visionary and Forbes 30 Under 30 Honouree

While Netra brings an empire of pharmaceuticals to the equation, the groom brings Silicon Valley sparkle. Vamsi Gadiraju is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Superorder, a fast-growing software platform designed to help multi-location restaurants streamline delivery and takeaway operations. A Columbia University graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Gadiraju made it to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list (Food & Drink category) in 2024—no small feat in a hyper-competitive industry. Superorder’s valuation currently stands between $18–25 million, with Vamsi credited for spearheading the brand’s AI-driven tools, including an automated website builder for restaurant chains. His work aims to simplify daily restaurant logistics, something restaurateurs often say feels harder than rocket science. Fun fact: Vamsi’s Upanayanam ceremony, a traditional Hindu rite of passage, was held on 23 November 2025—just ahead of the wedding festivities, keeping family traditions alive even amidst global glamour.

A Royal Wedding Stretched Across Udaipur’s Iconic Palaces

If one were to draw up a fantasy list of Indian venues fit for royalty, Udaipur’s legendary palaces would inevitably top the list. That’s precisely where this wedding has cast its spell.

The Venues Include:

The Leela Palace, known for its lakefront opulence City Palace, including Manek Chowk and the graceful Zenana Mahal Jag Mandir Island Palace, floating like a jewel in Lake Pichola Each of these venues is steeped in Mewar history, and for the wedding, they’ve reportedly been transformed into immersive sets featuring hand-painted motifs, custom-designed floral installations, and atmospheric lighting that bounces off the lake to create a cinematic shimmer. Fun fact: Jag Mandir has historically served as a refuge for Shah Jahan, who is said to have drawn inspiration from it for the Taj Mahal. This time, it plays host to Donald Trump Jr and Jennifer Lopez instead—history has a sense of humour.

Who’s Attending: A Guest List That Reads Like an International Film Festival

The wedding is pulling in visitors from nearly 40 countries. A special advance security team from the United States has already arrived, reflecting the presence of several VVIPs—including political, business and entertainment heavyweights.

Expected International Guests:

Donald Trump Jr, who has already visited the Taj Mahal Jennifer Lopez, reportedly set to perform Justin Bieber, expected to deliver one of his signature concert-style sets DJ Black Coffee, the celebrated South African musical icon

Bollywood Guests Likely to Attend:

Hrithik Roshan Ranveer Singh Shahid Kapoor Madhuri Dixit Kriti Sanon Jacqueline Fernandez Janhvi Kapoor Vaani Kapoor Karan Johar Between Hollywood glamour and Bollywood grandeur, the wedding could easily double as the world’s most exclusive entertainment festival.

• Security, Secrecy and the Sudden Spotlight

Interestingly, details about the wedding were tightly guarded until just days before the celebrations. Given the number of high-profile international guests and the scale of the event, secrecy was expected. But once Trevena’s accidental reveal hit social media, the city of Udaipur found itself thrust into a global spotlight. The arrival of Donald Trump Jr at Agra—accompanied by almost cinematic layers of security—only fuelled the frenzy. Reports say that he travelled with a group of 126 special guests, protected by Secret Service agents and Indian paramilitary forces.

A Wedding Designed Like a Feature Film

The multi-day celebration is being planned by a top-tier luxury event management company known for orchestrating weddings that resemble finely crafted films. Every detail—from customised fragrances wafting through palace courtyards to world-class sound engineering for the performances—is being curated with almost obsessive precision. Local insiders suggest that the wedding sprawls across: Mehendi and sangeet at The Leela Palace A royal procession at City Palace A grand reception at Jag Mandir Island Palace After-hours parties featuring global DJ sets If the Ambanis defined the wedding spectacle of 2024, the Mantena–Gadiraju celebration seems poised to claim the crown in 2025.