3 minutes of readingHyderabadFebruary 9, 2026 04:20 pm IST
The wedding reception of Dr Dawn Philip Babu and Chandini, the youngest daughter of beloved actors Saranya Ponvannan and Ponvannan, transformed into a glittering gathering of the best of Tamil cinema on Saturday night in Manapakkam, Chennai. In addition to prominent actors and filmmakers, political dignitaries also attended the event.
A gathering of Kollywood’s biggest stars
The reception witnessed a convergence of the biggest names in Tamil cinema. Leading the group were lead actors Suriya, DhanushVijay Sethupathi and Karthi, who arrived to bless the newlyweds. The guest list looked like a who’s who of Kollywood, with legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam along with his wife Suhasini gracing the occasion alongside veteran actors Prabhu, Vikram Prabhu, Nassar and Jiiva.
The presence of power couples Sarathkumar-Radhika and veteran actor Parthiban added to the glamor of the evening. Acclaimed actress Priyanka Mohan was also among the distinguished guests, making it one of the most talked about gatherings in recent times.
Adding political meaning to the celebration, Tamilnadu Chief Minister MK Stalin arrived with his family to extend his blessings to the couple. The Chief Minister’s gesture reflected the deep respect and affection that the film fraternity has for Saranya Ponvannan and Ponvannan, who have been pillars of Tamil cinema for decades.
As pictures and videos of the grand celebration went viral on social media, fans and well-wishers flooded the post with congratulatory messages, celebrating not only the wedding but also the beautiful family that Saranya and Ponvannan have raised far from the luminous arches. Observant fans joked that “everyone who played Saranya’s son in the films showed up.”
Saranya Ponvannan and Ponvannan have carved out illustrious careers spanning decades, with Saranya winning a National Award for Best Actress for her performance in Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2011) and Ponvannan garnering accolades as an actor and director.
The couple has two daughters, Priyadarshini and Chandini, who chose the medical profession over films. Priyadarshini had earlier married Vignesh in July 2021, in a ceremony also attended by CM Stalin and several film personalities.