On Wednesday, February 17, daughter of superstar Rajinikanth, Soundarya and Ashwin Ramkumar got engaged, in a grand ceremony which took place at Park Sheraton in Chennai.

The function was attended by high profile VVIPs, including Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, along with his wives Dayalu Ammal and Rajathi Ammal, Kanimozhi, daughter-in-law Durga Stalin, and grandson Udayanidhi Stalin.

Very few members of the Kollywood fraternity, those who are exceptionally close to Rajnikanth, were present at the function, including his mentor K Balachandar, in addition to early producers like Panchu Arunachalam and Kalaipuli S Thanu.

The press was, however, not invited and photographs were not allowed any clicks. All newspapers carry the same engagement picture, which has been released by the Tamil Nadu Government public relations department.