Rajinikanth, Sivakarthikeyan and Shalini attend Anirudh Ravichander’s Navaratri puja ahead of his November wedding with Kavya Maran | Tamil Movie News
Music composer Anirudh Ravichander’s home turned into a star-studded gathering as several prominent names from Tamil cinema attended a special Navaratri puja. Superstar Rajinikanth, actor Sivakarthikeyan, Shalini Ajith Kumar, director Nelson Dilipkumar, and actors Sneha and Prasanna were among those present at the celebration. Sivakarthikeyan’s wife, Aarthi, also reportedly attended the gathering.The traditional festivities brought together actors, filmmakers and their families. The gathering comes amid reports that Anirudh is set to marry Kavya Maran, daughter of Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran, in November. While the reported wedding ceremony details have not been officially confirmed by the couple, a Chennai reception scheduled for November 21 has been announced through an invitation shared by the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office.
Rajinikanth, Sivakarthikeyan and Shalini attend Anirudh’s Navaratri celebration
Social media visuals of the Navaratri gathering circulated on October 22, 2026. Rajinikanth’s presence was a notable highlight of the gathering, given his professional association with Anirudh, who has composed music for several of the superstar’s films. Sivakarthikeyan and his wife, Aarthi, were also among the attendees, along with Shalini Ajith Kumar, Nelson Dilipkumar, Sneha and Prasanna.The celebration featured traditional puja rituals and festive arrangements, bringing together several familiar faces from the Tamil film industry. The gathering also highlighted Anirudh’s close ties with actors and filmmakers he has worked with over the years.With the composer reportedly preparing for a new chapter in his personal life, the celebration has drawn additional attention amid growing interest in his wedding plans.
Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran’s wedding plans draw attention
Anirudh and Kavya Maran have been in the news amid reports of their upcoming wedding. According to recent media reports, the couple is expected to marry in Greece on November 11, followed by a reception in Chennai on November 21. The destination wedding date has not been officially confirmed by the couple.The Chennai reception date, however, was mentioned in an invitation extended by Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran and his wife, Kavery Maran, to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. The Telangana Chief Minister’s Office shared details of the invitation, confirming November 21 as the date of the reception.Kavya Maran is associated with Sunrisers Hyderabad and is the daughter of Kalanithi Maran. The reported celebrations are expected to bring together guests from the worlds of cinema, business and public life. Anirudh and Kavya have largely kept their personal lives away from public attention, and further details of the wedding ceremony remain awaited.
Anirudh Ravichander’s journey to becoming a leading South Indian composer
Anirudh made his debut as a music composer with Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth’s ‘3,’ starring Dhanush, in 2012. The film’s song ‘Why This Kolaveri Di’ became a major hit, bringing the young composer widespread recognition in India and internationally.Since then, Anirudh has worked with several leading stars, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay and Ajith Kumar. His compositions and background scores have become an important part of contemporary Tamil cinema, while his work in other Indian film industries has further expanded his reach.His association with director Nelson Dilipkumar has also resulted in popular soundtracks, including ‘Jailer’ and its sequel, ‘Jailer 2’. The composer continues to be one of the prominent names in South Indian film music.
