Chennai, November 2026 : Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin, accompanied by his son and former Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, left Chennai for Dubai in the early hours of Monday, reportedly en route to Greece to attend the wedding of music composer and singer Anirudh Ravichander and businesswoman Kavya Maran.
According to sources, the two leaders boarded a flight that departed Chennai International Airport at 3.50 a.m. They are expected to travel onward to Greece from Dubai.
The wedding is reportedly scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 11, with prominent personalities from the film industry, business community and political circles expected to attend. However, the wedding arrangements and guest list have not been officially confirmed.
Kavya Maran is the daughter of Kalanithi Maran, chairman of the Sun Group, which owns the Sun TV network and has substantial interests in broadcasting, entertainment and other businesses. She is also closely associated with Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owned by the group, and is frequently seen at matches and player auctions.
Kavya belongs to one of Tamil Nadu's prominent political and business families. Her father, Kalanithi Maran, is the son of the late Union Minister Murasoli Maran, who was a nephew of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi. Kalanithi Maran and M.K. Stalin are cousins.
Anirudh, meanwhile, has emerged as one of India's leading contemporary film composers and playback singers. He shot to nationwide fame in 2011 with the viral success of 'Why This Kolaveri Di', which became a major internet sensation.
Since then, he has composed music for several commercially successful films across Indian cinema. His notable projects include 'Jailer', 'Vikram', 'Leo' and the Hindi film 'Jawan'. Known for his energetic compositions and popular soundtracks, he has established a strong presence in the Tamil film industry and beyond.
Anirudh also has a family connection with superstar Rajinikanth. His father, actor Ravi Raghavendra, is the brother of Latha Rajinikanth, wife of the actor, making Anirudh Rajinikanth's nephew by marriage.
Sources indicated that Stalin and Udhayanidhi are expected to return to Chennai in the early hours of Friday, November 13, via Dubai. A wedding reception is also reportedly being planned in Chennai on November 21 by the Maran family.
The reported wedding has drawn attention because of the families' connections across Tamil Nadu's political, business and entertainment circles.
