Rajinikanth's nephew, composer Anirudh Ravichander reacts to wedding rumours with SRH owner Kavya Maran: ‘Marriage ah?'

There was wedding speculation around Rajinikanth's nephew, music composer-singer Anirudh Ravichander, and businesswoman and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SH) owner Kavya Maran. The composer, who has given hit songs to films like Jailer, Jawan, Petta, Vikram, Devara and Leo among others, had a cryptic response to the rumours.
Ravichander responded to the ongoing claims about his wedding in a post on his X handle. 'Marriage ah? lol .. Chill out guys…please stop spreading rumours (sic),' the singer wrote. The reports went viral on the internet after a Reddit post claimed that the singer is tying the knot with Maran, who is the daughter of Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran.
The Reddit post read, 'It is being speculated that music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran – daughter of Sun TV's Kalanithi Maran and owner of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) IPL team – are in a relationship. Reports suggest that superstar Rajinikanth has personally spoken to Kalanithi Maran about their relationship, leading to expectations that the couple may tie the knot soon (sic).'
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Anirudh marrying Kavya Maran?
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Anirudh and Kavya's dating rumours started after they were spotted together on a dinner date recently. Several users claimed that they have seen the duo spending quality time together at different places. 'Might actually be true seeing how I have seen in other subs where people said they have seen both of them having dinner at star hotels,' a person wrote. 'I myself have seen them in Las Vegas a year back, they were having a good personal time walking down the Vegas strip,' another one commented.
Earlier, Anirudh was rumoured to be in a relationship with actor Keerthy Suresh, with many speculations around their possible marriage in 2023. But, both of them strongly turned down the reports. In fact, in 2024, Keerthy Suresh tied the knot with her long-time boyfriend Antony Thattil in December, last year.
Anirudh is the son of actor Ravi Raghavendra and classical dancer Lakshmi. His aunt Latha, who is the wife of Tamil superstar Rajinikanth. On the work front, Anirudh Ravichander has composed music for Vijay Deverakonda's highly-awaited action drama Kingdom. The film was earlier scheduled for a theatrical release on July 4, 2025, but is now facing several delays.

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