Anirudh and Kavya Maran's Greece wedding: Rajinikanth, Stalin fly out
The groom is Rajinikanth's nephew and the bride's family is related to the Stalins, so Monday's flights out of Chennai carried both sides of the guest list.
Rajinikanth and MK Stalin’s family left Chennai for Greece on Monday morning for the wedding of Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran, daughter of Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran. The ceremony runs over two days, November 10 and 11.
Rajinikanth travelled with his daughter Aishwarya, who directed 3, the 2012 film whose Why This Kolaveri Di made Anirudh famous. Videos of the family at Chennai airport and a photo of Rajinikanth with a cabin crew member on board spread within hours.
The Stalins left even earlier. Former Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin, his wife Durga Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Krithika Udhayanidhi and Stalin’s son-in-law Sabareesan reportedly took a 3.50 am flight via Dubai. They are expected back in Chennai on November 13.
Both are travelling as family. Anirudh’s father, actor Ravi Raghavendra, is married to Lakshmi, the sister of Latha Rajinikanth, which makes Rajinikanth his uncle. Kavya’s grandfather, Murasoli Maran, was M Karunanidhi’s nephew, so the Stalins belong to the bride’s side.
The families have also worked together for years. Kalanithi Maran’s Sun Pictures produced Petta, Jailer, Coolie and Jailer 2, all starring Rajinikanth and all scored by Anirudh. With Darbar and Vettaiyan, Anirudh has scored six Rajinikanth films since 2019.
Kavya, 34, is the CEO of the IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Greece ceremony is limited to close family and friends, and the couple will host a reception in Chennai on November 21.
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