Samyuktha Shanmuganathan, popularly known as Samyuktha Shan, has married former cricketer Anirudha Srikkanth in a traditional, intimate ceremony in Chennai, and the first photos from their wedding have quickly gone viral across social media. The union marks a deeply personal new beginning for both the actor-model and the ex-Chennai Super Kings player, as this is the second marriage for each of them.
Wedding day highlights
The wedding took place on November 27, 2025, at Anirudha Srikkanth’s residence in Chennai, with only close family members and select friends in attendance. The couple chose a simple, traditional Hindu ceremony that focused on customs, rituals, and family bonding rather than a grand, star-studded spectacle.
In the now-viral photographs and videos, Samyuktha is seen in a rich gold-coloured saree paired with temple jewellery, while Anirudha complements her in a matching gold-hued shirt and veshti (dhoti). Their coordinated look, warm smiles, and effortless chemistry have turned the images into instant favourites among fans, who have flooded social platforms with congratulatory messages and heart emojis.
First photos break the internet
The newlyweds confirmed their marriage by sharing the first glimpses from the ceremony on Instagram, simply captioning the post with the date “27.11.2025” along with a ring and heart emoji. As soon as the images went live, fan pages, entertainment portals, and celebrity handles picked them up, turning the wedding into one of the most talked-about events in South Indian entertainment that day.
Clips and stills from the ceremony show emotional moments with family, including Samyuktha’s young son, underscoring how personal and meaningful the day was for the couple. Within hours, the photos trended widely, with many praising the pair for choosing elegance, subtlety, and tradition over extravagance, while still delivering picture-perfect frames worthy of any grand wedding.
A second chance at love
For Samyuktha, this wedding comes just months after closing a painful chapter in her personal life. She was previously married to Dubai-based businessman and tech entrepreneur Karthik Shankar, with whom she has a son named Rayan, but the marriage ended in early 2025 after serious differences and allegations of infidelity. She has spoken in earlier interviews about how discovering her ex-husband’s affair left her feeling deeply betrayed and forced her to rebuild her life from scratch as a single mother.
Anirudha too comes into this marriage after his own first relationship chapter ended. He was earlier married to model Aarthi Venkatesh, with the relationship reportedly ending a few years after their 2012 wedding due to differences of opinion. With both having navigated divorce, their decision to marry again is being widely seen as a hopeful example of moving forward with courage and choosing happiness a second time.
How friendship turned into marriage
Reports indicate that Samyuktha and Anirudha’s bond began as a friendship that gradually grew stronger over time. As both dealt with their respective personal setbacks, they are said to have found comfort and understanding in each other’s company, eventually deciding to formalise the relationship. Industry insiders describe their connection as one built on mutual respect, shared values, and a grounded approach to life despite their public profiles.
Speculation about their relationship had circulated for months, fuelled by photographs and sightings that surfaced online, showing Samyuktha with a “mystery man.” In a recent interaction, she hinted that a “new life” was on the horizon, and the wedding has now confirmed what many fans had anticipated. With the ceremony now public, the couple’s story is being framed as a natural evolution from quiet companionship to a committed partnership.
Who is Samyuktha Shan?
Samyuktha Shanmuganathan is a well-known Tamil actor and model who rose to mainstream recognition with her appearance on Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4. She has since featured in several popular projects, including playing a role in the Vijay-starrer film “Varisu,” and she has built a strong fan base for her on-screen presence and fashion-forward public image.
On reality TV, she has been candid about her life as a single mother, speaking about raising her son alone and rebuilding her career following her first marriage. This openness has earned her significant empathy and admiration, making her second marriage feel particularly emotional for fans who have followed her journey closely.
Who is Anirudha Srikkanth?
Anirudha Srikkanth is a former professional cricketer who represented Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League and is the son of legendary Indian opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth. During his IPL stint, he played several matches for CSK, including a notable 64-run knock against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2011, before eventually moving into roles such as commentary and cricket-related engagements.
Coming from a prominent cricketing family, Anirudha has long been in the public eye, but his low-key demeanour and relatively private life outside the field have distinguished him from more flamboyant sports personalities. His marriage to Samyuktha connects the worlds of cinema and cricket once again, a crossover that fans of both industries often celebrate enthusiastically.
A simple ceremony with big reactions
Despite their star status, the couple chose an understated celebration, with the wedding held in a homely setting instead of a lavish destination venue or five-star hotel. Rituals were conducted in a traditional Hindu style, with the decor, attire, and setting all reflecting a classic Tamil wedding aesthetic.
What the ceremony lacked in scale, it made up for in sentiment, as evident from the visuals showing heartfelt hugs, emotional exchanges, and family blessings. For fans, the fact that the first images feel intimate rather than staged has amplified the appeal, turning the wedding into a viral moment that feels personal rather than purely glamorous.
Fan response and what’s next
Social media has been flooded with wishes, with hashtags related to the couple trending on platforms frequented by Tamil cinema and cricket fans. Many viewers have praised Samyuktha for finding happiness again after a difficult phase and have celebrated Anirudha for embracing a blended family, as seen in frames featuring Samyuktha’s son.
For now, the couple has not publicly detailed their immediate post-wedding plans, but more pictures and short clips from the ceremony are expected to surface through fan pages and entertainment outlets. Given both their careers, fans are also eager to see whether they will appear together in brand endorsements, talk shows, or other public platforms as a power couple representing the worlds of cricket and cinema.