The announcement quickly garnered warm wishes from fans and celebrities alike. Athiya's father, veteran actor Suniel Shetty, expressed his joy by commenting with a heart and an evil eye emoji on the post.
Fellow Bollywood stars, including Kiara Advani, Kriti Sanon, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Arjun Kapoor, also extended their congratulations. Kiara Advani, who is expecting her first child, shared heart emojis, while Aditi Rao Hydari commented, "Congratulationssssssssss. Hugs and squishes."
Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul tied the knot in January 2023 at Suniel Shetty's Khandala farmhouse after dating for several years. They announced their pregnancy in November 2024, sharing, "Our beautiful blessing is coming soon. 2025," accompanied by visuals of tiny baby feet and an evil eye symbol.