Friendship Day 2025: From Allu to Rana—8 celebs who still keep their childhood friends closer than the spotlight

This Friendship Day, let’s move beyond the screen and talk about some of Bollywood’s most loved friendship circles. While actors may play many roles in films, it’s their off-screen friendships that often catch fans' attention. From childhood bonds to lifelong support systems, here are some of the strongest and most talked-about celebrity friendships that prove stars also need their people.


Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, and Rana Daggubati share a bond that goes way beyond the film sets. Ram and Rana have known each other since school days in Chennai, with their friendship dating back to childhood. Interestingly, their wives, Sneha and Upasana, were classmates and juniors at the same school.

Over the years, the trio has stood by one another through personal milestones and public scrutiny. When the Pushpa 2 controversy recently made headlines, their tight circle didn’t waver. A video of Allu Arjun warmly hugging Rana at his residence after the latter’s jail release quickly went viral, showing the steady friendship.

Alia Bhatt, Tanya Saha, Meghna Goyal, Kripa Mehta and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor

Alia Bhatt may be one of Bollywood’s biggest names, but when it comes to her inner circle, she keeps it deeply personal. Her childhood squad, including Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Tanya Saha Gupta, Kripa Mehta, and Meghna Goyal, has been a constant in her life. From shedding tears at Kripa’s wedding in 2018 to sharing joyful moments from her own wedding in 2022, Alia’s bond with her girls has always stood out. Most recently, their reunion at Tanya’s wedding once again proved that no matter how glam the setting, their connection remains beautifully grounded.

Alia Bhatt and Kripa Mehta

( Image credit : Alia Bhatt and Kripa Mehta | Credit: Instagram )

Ananya Panday, Suhana Khan, Navya Nanda and Shanaya Kapoor

This trio of Gen-Z stars are known not just for their rising careers but also for their long-standing bond. Ananya, Suhana, Navya and Shanaya grew up together and are often seen sharing pictures and videos from parties, vacations, and personal moments. They cheer each other on during film releases, share behind-the-scenes glimpses from their get-togethers.

Ranbir Kapoor, Rohit Dhawan, and Ayan Mukerji

Ranbir Kapoor and filmmaker Rohit Dhawan share a bond that dates back to their childhood, long before either of them entered the film industry. In a recent chat, Varun Dhawan shared that Ranbir is actually Rohit’s childhood buddy, and the trio often play pickleball together. Varun jokingly revealed that when the two friends team up, they tend to gang up on him.


Interestingly, the gang also includes filmmaker, Ayan Mukerji who has worked with Ranbir on films likeWake Up Sid!, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, and Brahmastra.Their off-screen camaraderie adds depth to their professional collaboration. Even though they are not often seen on social media, they remain close.



Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor have shared a close bond since childhood, having known each other for over 31 years. They’ve also shared screen together in films like ABCD 2, Bhediya and Stree 2. Varun once mentioned that Shraddha and her family feel like his own, calling their bond that of "real friends, one built on comfort and trust. In an old interview with Siddharth Kannan, both actors admitted they had a soft spot for each other back in primary school.



So, how are you planning to celebrate Friendship Day?