South Indian on-screen couples who become real-life couples

As Samantha and Naga Chaitanya tie the knot on Friday, here are some other celebrities who have found their better halves on film sets.

1. Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni

It is said parents are our first teachers and for Naga Chaitanya, he didn't have to look beyond his dad for inspiration. Nagarjuna and Amala had worked in six movies before they decided to get married. Nagarjuna, who was earlier married to actor Venkatesh's sister Lakshmi, tied the knot with Amala in 1992. The couple have been married for 25 years and have another son, Akhil Akkineni.

2. Dileep and Kavya Madhavan

A lot of speculation surrounded this couple before they married each other in a secret affair. Kavya and Dileep, who had worked with each other in about 21 films, were always linked with each other; even when he was married to Manju Warrier. However, Dileep clarified that Kavya had nothing to do with his problems and said that rather he was marrying the woman who was made a scapegoat for his marital issues. Kavya and Dileep tied the knot in November last year.

3. Ajith and Shalini

One of Kollywood's most ideal actor couples, Ajith and Shalini met each other on the sets of their film Amarkalam. Amid a lot of speculation about their relationship, the couple decided to tie the knot in 2000. Shalini, who was a leading actress, chose to stay off-screen after her marriage. Married for 17 years, the lovable couple have two kids - 11-year-old daughter, Anoushka, and a two-year-old son, Aadvik.

4. Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar

The list wouldn't be complete without the Prince of Tollywood and his story. A Miss India winner and a leading model Namratha was signed to act with Mahesh Babu in Vamsi in 2005. And by the end of the movie, the couple had started dating. They decided to tie the knot in 2005, after which Namrata stopped acting. However, she now manages his endorsements and manages the Mahesh Babu brand. The couple have two children - Gautam and Sithara.