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Actor Nayanthara and filmmaker Vignesh Shivan tied the knot on Thursday at an intimate ceremony in Mahabalipuram. (Photo: Instagram/Vignesh Shivan)
The wedding was attended by their family members and close friends, apart from several biggies from film industries across India. Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth, AR Rahman, Mani Ratnam, Suriya, Karthi, Vijay Sethupathi, Sarathkumar, Shalini Ajithkumar, Kushboo, Anirudh Ravichander, KS Ravikumar, Gautham Vasudev Menon and Atlee, among others graced the wedding. (Photo: Instagram/Vignesh Shivan)
Vignesh Shivan shared the first photos from the nuptials on social media. In the caption, he wrote, "“On a scale of 10…She’s Nayan & am the One ☝️☺️😍🥰 With God’s grace , the universe , all the blessings of our parents & best of friends. Jus married #Nayanthara (sic)." (Photo: Instagram/Vignesh Shivan)
Nayanthara and Vignesh wanted to get married at Tirupati temple, but due to logistical issues that couldn't happen. (Photo: Instagram/Vignesh Shivan)
Speculations about their impending marriage started doing the rounds after Nayanthara and Vignesh met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. (Photo: Instagram/Vignesh Shivan)
Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara first collaborated on the 2015 box office hit Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. It is said that they fell in love during the making of the movie. (Photo: Instagram/Vignesh Shivan)
Hours before the wedding, Vignesh dedicated his wedding day to his bride Nayanthara. In a mushy Instagram post, he posted several clicks of his lady love and wrote an adorable caption, an excerpt of which read, "I owe it all to the good manifestations & prayers. Now, It’s all dedicated to the love of my life! #Nayanthara! My #Thangamey!" (Photo: Instagram/Vignesh Shivan)
Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan got engaged last year. (Photo: Instagram/Vignesh Shivan)
