Rajinikanth, Sivakarthikeyan Attend Anirudh Ravichander’s Navaratri Puja Ahead of Reported Wedding

CHENNAI: Music composer Anirudh Ravichander hosted a Navaratri puja at his residence on October 22, 2026, drawing prominent figures from the Tamil film industry. The gathering featured Superstar Rajinikanth, actor Sivakarthikeyan, and Shalini Ajith Kumar, among others, and took place amid widespread media reports regarding the composer’s impending marriage.

The traditional festivities brought together actors, directors, and their families for the religious observance. Alongside Rajinikanth and Sivakarthikeyan, who was accompanied by his wife Aarthi, the guest list included Shalini Ajith Kumar, director Nelson Dilipkumar, and actors Sneha and Prasanna. Visuals from the event circulated on social media, showing the celebrities in traditional attire.

The event underscored the close professional and personal bonds within the regional film fraternity, with attendees having frequently collaborated with the host on major cinematic projects. The celebration has drawn additional attention due to reports of Anirudh’s upcoming wedding to Kavya Maran, daughter of Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran.

While the couple has not officially confirmed the details of the destination wedding, media reports indicate a ceremony in Greece on November 11. A reception in Chennai is scheduled for November 21, a date confirmed through an invitation extended by Kalanithi Maran and his wife Kavery to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. Kavya Maran is associated with the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise and is the daughter of the Sun Group chairman.

Anirudh’s professional associations with the attendees highlight his significant footprint in contemporary South Indian cinema. He made his debut in 2012 with the film '3', gaining international recognition for the track 'Why This Kolaveri Di'. Since then, he has composed for major stars including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay, and Ajith Kumar, with his background scores becoming an important part of the regional film industry.

He also frequently collaborates with director Nelson Dilipkumar on franchises like 'Jailer'. Furthermore, his presence alongside Shalini Ajith Kumar coincides with reports of his collaboration with Ajith Kumar on the upcoming film 'Dare Devil', which she is producing.

As the entertainment industry awaits official confirmation regarding the wedding ceremonies, the Navaratri gathering serves as a prelude to what is expected to be a high-profile union between the film and business communities. Further details regarding the nuptials remain unannounced by the couple.