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
Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's wedding - in pictures
