Actor Priya Bhavani Shankar marries Rajvel Raj in intimate ceremony

Tamil-Telugu actor Priya Bhavani Shankar has married her long-time boyfriend Rajvel Raj in an intimate ceremony surrounded by family and friends. A wedding video released on Wednesday revealed moments from the celebration, following a hint Priya dropped on social media a day prior.

The Wedding Ceremony

In the wedding video, Rajvel walked in first wearing a white kurta while female family members surrounded him with flower bouquets. Priya wore a red-and-gold saree and entered under a floral canopy held by male family members. The couple shared a hug at a floral mandap and laughed during the rituals while the priest guided them. Rajvel tied the thaali, also known as the mangalsutra, during the ceremony.

Background and Career

Reports state that Priya and Rajvel have known each other since their college days and have been dating for over ten years. Before entering the film industry, Priya worked as a news anchor on the Tamil news channel Puthiya Thalaimurai and hosted shows like Jodi No. 1 and Super Singer after acting in the 2014 TV show Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai. She made her film debut in 2017 with Meyaadha Maan and later entered Telugu cinema with Kalyanam Kamaneeyam in 2023, alongside web series work and upcoming film projects including Indian 3.

Context

Celebrity weddings in the South Indian film industry often draw immense public interest, especially when actors share glimpses of their personal milestones through digital platforms. Many stars balance their extensive film and OTT shooting schedules with private family celebrations involving close loved ones.