Only the VVIPs were taken directly to the stage. Prominent actors, actresses and technicians had to stand in long queues to wish the couple. Hundreds of police personnel and security people from several agencies were engaged to control the crowd.

This year's National Award winner Vikram strolled in, clad in a white shirt and black trousers, with long curls down flowing down his head. This was his new look for Shankar's Anniyan. Madhavan arrived with his wife.

Vijay and Surya were present at the wedding, they were not seen at the reception. Though major stars from the Telugu and Kannada attended either the wedding or the reception, there were no artistes from the Malayalam film industry. Also noted was the absence of Tamil star Ajith.

Top: With Madhavan and wife. Bottom: With Vikram