Age is just a number, and it holds true for South Indian celebrity couples like Rajinikanth-Latha Rangachari, Mammootty-Sulfath, Jr NTR-Lakshmi Pranathi, Ram Charan-Upasana, among others. They have built lasting relationships despite their age differences. Their journeys show that love and understanding can go beyond numbers.
South Indian Celebrity Couples With Age Gaps
| South Indian Celeb Couple | Age Gap |
| Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim | 12 Years |
| Rajinikanth and Latha Rangachari | 10 Years |
| Mammootty and Sulfath | 10 Years |
| Jr NTR and Lakshmi Pranathi | 10 Years |
| Shalini and Ajith Kumar | 8 Years |
| Venkatesh and Neeraja | 8 Years |
| Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna | 7 years |
| Ram Charan and Upasana | 4 Years |
| Dulquer Salmaan and Amal Sufiya | 5 Years |
| Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala | 5 Years |
| Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar | 3 Years |
| Allu Arjun and Sneha Reddy | 3 to 3.5 Years |
| Yash and Radhika | 2 Years |
Here are 12 South Indian celebrity couples with massive age gaps:
Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim - 12 Years
Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim first worked together in Bangalore Days, where they played a married couple. Their on-screen chemistry eventually turned into a real-life relationship. The couple has also revealed that their parents played an important role in bringing them together in marriage.
Rajinikanth and Latha Rangachari - 10 Years
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Latha Rangachari wanted to interview Rajinikanth for her college magazine when they met on the sets of Thillu Mullu. By the end of the interview, Rajinikanth proposed marriage. Latha responded that he would first have to speak to her parents.
Mammootty and Sulfath - 10 Years
Mammootty and Sulfath had an arranged marriage and tied the knot on May 6, 1979. They later welcomed two children, Surumi and Dulquer Salmaan, born in 1982 and 1986, respectively.
Jr NTR and Lakshmi Pranathi - 10 Years
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Jr NTR and Lakshmi Pranathi have an age gap of nearly 10 years. He was 28, and she was 19 when they got married. Their families arranged the match, and the couple had not known each other before their wedding.
Shalini and Ajith Kumar - 8 Years
Ajith Kumar and Shalini fell in love while working on the 1999 film Amarkalam. It was Shalini’s second film, while Ajith had recently ended his relationship with actress Heera Rajagopal.
Venkatesh and Neeraja - 8 Years
Venkatesh has largely stayed away from rumours linking him with his co-stars. He married Neeraja at the age of 25. The couple has four children and has largely kept their personal life away from the public eye.
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna - 7 Years
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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna first worked together in Geetha Govindam in 2018. Their chemistry was widely appreciated, and they reunited for Dear Comrade the following year. Over the years, they were often spotted together at outings and events but remained private about their relationship.
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Ram Charan and Upasana - 4 Years
Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni knew each other for years before their friendship turned into a relationship. Upasana is the vice-chairperson of Apollo Charity and granddaughter of Apollo Hospitals founder Prathap C Reddy, while Ram Charan is actor Chiranjeevi’s son.
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Dulquer Salmaan and Amal Sufiya - 5 Years
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Dulquer Salmaan and Amal Sufiya had what the actor described as a ‘love-cum-arranged’ marriage. Amal was five years his junior in school. Dulquer has spoken about how he kept coming across her before eventually realising that he wanted to marry her.
Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala - 5 Years
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Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala got married after his divorce from Samantha Ruth Prabhu. He has shared that social media played a role in their love story. The actor revealed that their conversations began after Sobhita commented on one of his social media posts.
Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar - 3 Years
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Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar met on the sets of Vamsi in 2000. Their friendship gradually turned into love, and the couple dated privately for five years before getting married in 2005.
Allu Arjun and Sneha Reddy - 3 to 3.5 Years
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Allu Arjun and Sneha Reddy first met at a wedding in the US. They exchanged pleasantries, and Arjun was soon drawn to her. After he messaged Sneha, the two began talking regularly. Their conversations eventually turned into meetings and later a relationship.
Yash and Radhika - 2 Years
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Yash and Radhika first met in 2004 on the sets of Nanda Gokula. Their first interaction was a quiet cab ride, with neither of them saying much. They later worked together again, giving them more opportunities to know each other and build a bond.
Despite their age differences, these South Indian celebrity couples have stood by each other through the years. Their love stories continue to interest and inspire fans, showing that love doesn't come with age.
FAQ
1. Who has the biggest age gap amongst South Indian celebs?
Fahadh Faasil and his wife Nazriya share an age gap of 12 years.
2. Who has the smallest age gap amongst Tollywood celebs?
Toxic actor Yash and his wife share an gap of just two years.