Superstar Rajinikanth brought infectious energy to nephew Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran’s wedding festivities in Greece, with a viral video showing the actor dancing joyfully to his hit track “Manasilayo” alongside the newlyweds.
Music composer Anirudh Ravichander married Sun TV Network executive director and Sunrisers Hyderabad co-owner Kavya Maran in an intimate destination wedding on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
Viral Dance Moment & Wedding Festivities
The celebrations, which kicked off on November 10 with a traditional Tamil Nichayathartham (engagement ceremony), culminated in a closely guarded wedding ceremony attended by family members and select dignitaries:
- The Viral ‘Manasilaayo’ Clip: Footage from the post-wedding party shows Rajinikanth grooving effortlessly to “Manasilayo”—the chartbuster composed by Anirudh for Rajinikanth’s 2024 film Vettaiyan—surrounded by the newlyweds and members of the Maran family.
- Star & Political Attendance: Rajinikanth traveled to Greece with his wife Latha and daughter Aishwarya. Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin were also among the prominent guests at the private ceremony.
- Evening Festivity Attire: Following the main ceremony, Anirudh shared additional photos from the celebrations. Kavya wore an earthy brown ensemble featuring a high-neck embellished blouse and a pearl-and-bead sheer skirt, while Anirudh opted for a resort-inspired cream jacket embroidered with palm trees, ocean waves, and a crescent moon over a metallic-detailed sheer brown shirt.
Grand Chennai Reception Set for November 21
Following their private destination wedding in Greece, the families will host a large-scale reception in Chennai on November 21, 2026:
- Star-Studded Guest List: Invitations have reportedly been extended to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, alongside leading figures from Indian cinema, business, and cricket.
- Power Couple Profile: Anirudh—who debuted in Hindi cinema with Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan and is scoring the upcoming film King—joins Sun Group heiress Kavya Maran, uniting two prominent families from South Indian entertainment and corporate media.