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Actor Karthi. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
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South Indian star Nayanthara married director Vignesh Shivan in a traditional South Indian ceremony in Mahabalipuram, a historical city in Tamil Nadu. All photos: Instagram / wikkiofficial, unless otherwise specified
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The couple, who met while making the 2015 film 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan', have been in a relationship for seven years.
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Tamil superstar Rajinikanth joined a host of other celebrities at the wedding, including Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Suriya, Ajith, Karthi, Vijay Sethupathi and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
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The bride and groom's outfits were custom-made by Jade, the label by designers Monica Shah and Karishma Swali, known for their use of Indian arts and crafts.
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Shivan wore a veshti, a sarong-like robe wrapped around his waist, paired with a kurta and shawl, handcrafted by Jade.
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Following a pre-wedding mehndi celebration on June 8, Nayanthara and Shivan married in an early morning ritual on June 9 that reportedly began at 8.10am at Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Centre.
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Popularly referred to as the 'lady superstar', Nayanthara is one of the biggest actors in South India, known for her work in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films.
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Shah Rukh Khan congratulates Nayanthara.
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Shah Rukh Khan shares a light moment with the bride and groom.
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South Indian superstar Rajinikanth greets Nayanthara. Acclaimed director Mani Ratnam can also be seen in the background.
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South Indian actors and couple, Suriya and Jyothika, with the newly-weds.
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Music composer Anirudh hugs the bride Nayanthara.
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The couple with actor Vijay Sethupathi and his wife Jessie.
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Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman with the bride and groom.
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Groom Vignesh Shivan with his mother Meena Kumari.
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The pair only made their relationship Instagram-official in 2021 after Shivan proposed. That year, they also launched their production company Rowdy Pictures.
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, right, with film director Atlee, centre, and Khan's manager Pooja Dadlani Gurnani, at the wedding. Photo: Instagram / atlee47
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South Indian actress Shamlee and Shah Rukh Khan at the wedding. Photo: Instagram / shamlee_official
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Filmmaker Boney Kapoor arrives for the wedding in Mahabalipuram. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
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Rajinikanth at the wedding venue. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
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Television personality and actress Dhivyadharshini. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
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Actor Vasanth Ravi. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
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Actor Karthi. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
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South Indian star Nayanthara married director Vignesh Shivan in a traditional South Indian ceremony in Mahabalipuram, a historical city in Tamil Nadu. All photos: Instagram / wikkiofficial, unless otherwise specified
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The couple, who met while making the 2015 film 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan', have been in a relationship for seven years.
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Tamil superstar Rajinikanth joined a host of other celebrities at the wedding, including Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Suriya, Ajith, Karthi, Vijay Sethupathi and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
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The bride and groom's outfits were custom-made by Jade, the label by designers Monica Shah and Karishma Swali, known for their use of Indian arts and crafts.
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Shivan wore a veshti, a sarong-like robe wrapped around his waist, paired with a kurta and shawl, handcrafted by Jade.
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Following a pre-wedding mehndi celebration on June 8, Nayanthara and Shivan married in an early morning ritual on June 9 that reportedly began at 8.10am at Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Centre.
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Popularly referred to as the 'lady superstar', Nayanthara is one of the biggest actors in South India, known for her work in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films.
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Shah Rukh Khan congratulates Nayanthara.
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Shah Rukh Khan shares a light moment with the bride and groom.
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South Indian superstar Rajinikanth greets Nayanthara. Acclaimed director Mani Ratnam can also be seen in the background.
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South Indian actors and couple, Suriya and Jyothika, with the newly-weds.
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Music composer Anirudh hugs the bride Nayanthara.
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The couple with actor Vijay Sethupathi and his wife Jessie.
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Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman with the bride and groom.
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Groom Vignesh Shivan with his mother Meena Kumari.
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The pair only made their relationship Instagram-official in 2021 after Shivan proposed. That year, they also launched their production company Rowdy Pictures.
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, right, with film director Atlee, centre, and Khan's manager Pooja Dadlani Gurnani, at the wedding. Photo: Instagram / atlee47
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South Indian actress Shamlee and Shah Rukh Khan at the wedding. Photo: Instagram / shamlee_official
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Filmmaker Boney Kapoor arrives for the wedding in Mahabalipuram. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
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Rajinikanth at the wedding venue. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
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Television personality and actress Dhivyadharshini. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
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Actor Vasanth Ravi. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
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Actor Karthi. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
Nayanthara and Vignesh wed in star-studded ceremony with Shah Rukh Khan and Rajinikanth
The actor and director, who have been in a relationship for seven years, tied the knot in traditional South Indian nuptials
David Tusing
09 June, 2022
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