Two weeks after their star-studded wedding in Tamil Nadu, South Indian superstar Nayanthara and husband, director Vignesh Shivan, are enjoying their new lives as a married couple in Thailand.
Sharing a series of pictures from their honeymoon at a resort in Bangkok, Shivan lovingly referred to the actress as his "thaaram", which is Tamil for "star".
"In Thailand with my Thaaram," he posted, along with pictures of the couple locked in a loving embrace. In one photo, the newly-weds can be seen holding hands as they stare into each other's eyes, on the private balcony of their suite at The Siam Hotel.
Located on the Chao Phraya river, which flows through Bangkok, The Siam is a luxury 1.2-hectare resort known as an "urban sanctuary" owing to its proximity to the city centre. The health and wellness-focused property is a favourite among honeymooners looking for an escape but not wishing to be too far away from the city's attractions.
Popularly referred to as the "lady superstar" of Indian cinema, Nayanthara is one of the biggest actors in South India, known for her work in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She married Shivan at a resort in the historical town of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu, in a traditional ceremony.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who will soon appear in a film with the actress, attended the wedding, and so did Rajinikanth, one of the biggest and most revered Indian actors. Other major stars in attendance included Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Suriya, Ajith Kumar, Karthi, Vijay Sethupathi and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
"On a scale of 10… She’s Nayan and I'm the one by God’s grace. Just married Nayanthara," Shivan posted after the wedding, sharing images from the ceremony.
Scroll through the gallery below for more pictures from Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's wedding
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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 -
The couple, who met while making the 2015 film 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan', have been in a relationship for seven years -
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. -
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. -
Shivan wore a veshti, a sarong-like robe wrapped around his waist, paired with a kurta and shawl, handcrafted by Jade. -
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. -
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. -
Shah Rukh Khan congratulates Nayanthara. -
Shah Rukh Khan shares a light moment with the bride and groom. -
South Indian superstar Rajinikanth greets Nayanthara. Acclaimed director Mani Ratnam can also be seen in the background. -
South Indian actors and couple, Suriya and Jyothika, with the newly-weds. -
Music composer Anirudh hugs the bride Nayanthara. -
The couple with actor Vijay Sethupathi and his wife Jessie. -
Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman with the bride and groom. -
Groom Vignesh Shivan with his mother Meena Kumari. -
The pair only made their relationship Instagram-official in 2021 after Shivan proposed. That year, they also launched their production company Rowdy Pictures. -
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, right, with film director Atlee, centre, and Khan's manager Pooja Dadlani Gurnani, at the wedding. Photo: Instagram / atlee47 -
South Indian actress Shamlee and Shah Rukh Khan at the wedding. Photo: Instagram / shamlee_official -
Filmmaker Boney Kapoor arrives for the wedding in Mahabalipuram. Photo: Pallav Paliwal -
Rajinikanth at the wedding venue. Photo: Pallav Paliwal -
Television personality and actress Dhivyadharshini. Photo: Pallav Paliwal -
Actor Vasanth Ravi. Photo: Pallav Paliwal -
Actor Karthi. Photo: Pallav Paliwal
A day after the wedding, the couple offered prayers at the Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati, which is in the neighbouring state of Andhra Pradesh. Also popularly known as Tirumala temple, it is more than 1,000 years old, and is believed to be the wealthiest temple in India.
A few days before the nuptials, Shivan had spoken about how they initially wanted to wed in Tirupati, a popular pilgrimage spot for millions of Hindus around the world.
"We wanted to call our friends and family members, and we can’t take everyone there. So, we have to decide to get married, here, in Mahabalipuram," Shivan told Chennai Times.
Nayanthara and Shivan first met when she starred in his 2015 film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, an action-comedy which also featured superstar Sethupathi. The pair began dating soon after but only made their relationship Instagram-official in 2021 after Shivan proposed. That year, they also launched their production company Rowdy Pictures.
Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan pray in Tirupati a day after their wedding — in pictures
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South Indian superstar Nayanthara and film director Vignesh Shivan at Venkateswara Temple, popularly known as Tirumala Temple, to offer prayers one day after their star-studded wedding. All photos: Pallav Paliwal for The National -
The couple, who had been dating for seven years, tied the knot on June 9 in the historical town of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. -
The Tirumala Temple, which usually receives more than 10,000 visitors a day, was a hive of activity as the couple performed their rituals. -
Nayanthara is one of the biggest actors in South India. She and Shivan met on the set of his 2015 film 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan'.
