Rajinikanth spotted at Chennai airport ahead of Anirudh and Kavya's star-studded Greece wedding. (Img: X)
Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth and his family, along with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and their family, were spotted at Chennai Airport. They are traveling to Greece to attend the wedding of music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kaviya Maran. Videos and photographs from the airport have surfaced on social media, offering a glimpse of these high profile guests heading to the wedding. According to the reports, the wedding festivities in Greece will span two days.
In one video from Chennai Airport, Superstar Rajinikanth is seen , accompanied by his daughter, Aishwarya Rajinikanth.
#Thalaivar in route to 🎶 ☀️ wedding ! https://t.co/qdefZBB5M4
— Rajini✰Followers (@RajiniFollowers) November 9, 2026
Another image that has emerged online shows them posing with a staff member inside the business class cabin of the flight bound for Greece.
Some footage also captures M.K. Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin passing through the security check area at Chennai Airport. According to reports, they departed from Chennai on an Emirates flight on the morning of Monday, November 9. They are traveling to Greece via Dubai for the wedding and are expected to return to Chennai on November 13.
Rajinikanth’s presence at the wedding is significant because Anirudh is his nephew. Anirudh’s father, actor Ravi Raghavendra, is married to Lakshmi , the sister of Latha Rajinikanth . By virtue of this connection, the musician Anirudh is Rajinikanth’s nephew, while Aishwarya and Soundarya Rajinikanth are his cousins.
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The bond between the two families extends beyond personal ties. Anirudh has composed music for several of Rajinikanth’s films, including Petta, Darbar, Jailer, Vettaiyan and Jailer 2. Their collaboration has also produced many popular songs, such as the track "Hukum" from the film Jailer.
Kaviya Maran is the daughter of Sun Group Chairman Kalanithi Maran and Kavery Maran. There has long been a familial connection between the Maran family and the Karunanidhi family. Kalanithi Maran and M.K. Stalin are cousins, which makes Stalin a close relative of Kaviya. Meanwhile, Udhayanidhi Stalin is the son of M.K. Stalin.
Kaviya is a well-known figure in the worlds of business and cricket. She serves as the CEO of the Sun Group’s IPL franchise, 'Sunrisers Hyderabad,' and is also associated with the Sun TV network. Her presence during IPL matches and player auctions has frequently drawn the attention of cricket fans.
According to reports, Anirudh and Kavya are set to hold a private destination wedding in Greece on November 10 and 11. It is understood that the ceremony will be attended only by close family members and a select group of friends. The Maran family is overseeing the travel and accommodation arrangements for the guests. However, there has been no official confirmation from the couple or their families regarding the events in Greece.
A reception for the couple is scheduled for November 21 in Chennai, as per the reports . Furthermore, Kalanithi Maran and his wife personally extended an invitation to the Chief Minister of Telangana, A. Revanth Reddy.
The reception invitation card is also drawing attention due to its exquisite design. Created by Ranjini Iyengar of 'Pink Whistle Man,' the card features a color palette of ivory (a soft cream shade) and powder blue. It incorporates embossed lettering, intricate detailing and a distinctive vintage style crest seal.
According to reports, many prominent figures from the worlds of politics and cinema have been invited to the Chennai reception. These include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, C. Joseph Vijay, Ajith Kumar, and other film personalities.
While the ceremony in Greece is expected to be a private affair, the Chennai reception is likely to bring together a host of notable figures from the realms of cinema, politics, business, and cricket.
