Chennai is preparing for a high-profile wedding reception reportedly hosted by music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran, CEO of IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad and Executive Director at Sun TV Network. Scheduled for November 21, 2026, at a luxury hotel in Chennai, the event is expected to bring together prominent figures from politics, business and the entertainment industry.
The reception will reportedly follow the couple’s private destination wedding in Greece on November 10 and 11. The anticipated guest list includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, superstar Rajinikanth and several other well-known personalities.
PM Modi, C Joseph Vijay and Other Political Leaders on the Guest List
The Chennai reception is expected to attract several leading political figures from across the country. According to reports, Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran and his wife, Kavery Maran, along with Anirudh’s parents, actor Ravi Raghavendra and Lakshmi Ravichander, have been extending invitations to prominent guests.
Among the political leaders reportedly invited are Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has reportedly confirmed receiving an invitation from the Maran family. Details about the wedding and reception were also widely reported following confirmation from the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office.
Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Other Film Stars Expected
Several major names from the Indian film industry are also expected to attend the celebration. Superstar Rajinikanth, who is Anirudh Ravichander’s maternal uncle, is among the prominent invitees.
The reported guest list also includes Kamal Haasan, actors Thalapathy Vijay, Ajith Kumar and Allu Arjun, music composer AR Rahman, actor Sivakarthikeyan and his wife Aarthi, and filmmaker Nelson Dilipkumar.
The expected presence of personalities from different film industries, alongside political leaders and business figures, has added to the anticipation surrounding the Chennai reception.
Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran’s Wedding Details
According to reports, Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran are set to celebrate their marriage with an intimate, two-day wedding ceremony in Greece on November 10 and 11, attended by close family members and friends. The larger reception is scheduled to take place in Chennai on November 21.
The reception invitation has also attracted attention for its elaborate presentation. Designed by Ranjani Iyengar of Pink Whistle Man, the invitation reportedly comes in an ivory-and-powder-blue keepsake box. Its design features embossed stationery, detailed decorative elements and a vintage-style crest seal inspired by Baroque aesthetics.
A Union of Two Influential Families
Anirudh Ravichander is among the most sought-after music composers in Indian cinema, with projects including Jailer 2, King and Indian 3. Kavya Maran heads Sunrisers Hyderabad, the IPL franchise, and serves as an Executive Director at Sun TV Network.
Their reported wedding celebrations have drawn attention because of the prominence of both families across entertainment, business and public life. With several high-profile guests expected, the November 21 reception is anticipated to be a major social event in Chennai.
Further details about the celebrations and confirmed attendance are awaited as the reception date approaches.