If filmmakers like SS Rajamouli are known for creating spectacles on screen, South Indian celebrity weddings brought a similar sense of grandeur to real life. From elaborate decor to custom-built mandaps, some of the South Indian weddings became major talking points long after the vows were exchanged.
Among them were the weddings of Jr NTR-Lakshmi, Allu Arjun-Sneha Reddy, and Ram Charan-Upasana Kamineni, which continue to be remembered for their extravagance.
Jr NTR And Lakshmi
Lakshmi Rao, the daughter of well-known industrialist Mr Narne Srinivas Rao, was married to Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao Junior, also known as Jr NTR, in a lavish celebrity wedding.
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You’ll be surprised to know that only Lakshmi's engagement saree cost over Rs 1 lakh, according to New Indian Express. The daily added that the mandap for the wedding was completed by 300 workers for Rs 18 crore. The report also mentioned the expected cost of Rs 100 crore for the grand ceremony.
Allu Arjun And Sneha Reddy
Allu Arjun and Sneha Reddy, one of the most famous couples in the South Indian film industry, also exchanged vows in an extravagant ceremony. According to reports, the wedding cost between Rs 90 and Rs 100 crores in total. The bride wore a Rs 1 lakh worth engagement saree.
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Joseph Radhik, a well-known celebrity wedding photographer, captured the wedding at Madhapur's Hitex Grounds. He told WeddingSutra that the event was so packed that it nearly brought Hyderabad to a halt. He said, "The wedding had more than 40 photographers, and we were capturing the candid and behind-the-scenes moments only."
Ram Charan And Upasana Kamineni
Ram Charan and Upasana's wedding card, which cost Rs. 1200 apiece, was created by the bride’s aunt. With its pearl-strung hallways and tiny balconies, Temple Tree's wedding venue resembled an opulent opera hall. The wedding redefined grandeur.
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According to News18, notable figures such as Amitabh Bachchan and Sridevi marked their presence.
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Suriya And Jyotika
Surya and Jyothika, two South Indian actors, exchanged vows in a lavish ceremony that was dominated by the cost of the bride's attire and enormous structures for the wedding. According to DNA, Jyothika's dress cost more than Rs 3 lakhs.
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According to News18, notable figures such as Amitabh Bachchan and Sridevi marked their presence.
The wedding was a lavish event attended by numerous celebrities, including Kamal Hassan, Dhanush, and Aishwarya.
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Allu Sirish and Nayanika Reddy
Allu Arjun's younger brother Allu Sirish's wedding in early March blended modern and traditional Telugu wedding traditions. He and businesswoman Nayanika Reddy's wedding soon rose to prominence as one of the most talked-about celebrity events in the Telugu cinema industry. The couple began their wedding festivities with an extravagant pre-wedding party in Dubai, which was followed by a sizable gathering for the Telugu film industry in Hyderabad.
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According to News18, notable figures such as Amitabh Bachchan and Sridevi marked their presence.
Nayanika Reddy donned a bespoke diamond set with pink and white stones, estimated to be worth between Rs 1.5 crore and Rs 4 crore, with a lavender and gold silk saree.
These South Indian celebrity weddings have given fans many larger-than-life celebrations, and some of them looked straight out of a grand film set. From lavish venues and designer outfits to star-studded guest lists, these celebrity weddings were talked about for their scale as much as the couples themselves.