Who is Anirudha Srikkanth? MS Dhoni’s ex-teammate, son of 1983 World Cup winner marries actor-model Samyuktha Shanmuganathan
Former domestic cricketer, MS Dhoni’s former teammate and son of 1983 World Cup winner Kris Srikkanth, Anirudha Srikkanth, married actor-model Samyuktha Shanmuganathan. The wedding sparked huge interest as fans looked back at his cricketing journey, family legacy and personal life.
The world of cricket and Tamil cinema celebrated a new union as former Indian Premier League (IPL) player Anirudha Srikkanth married actress and model Samyuktha Shanmuganathan in an intimate ceremony held in Chennai on Thursday (November 27).
Who is Anirudha Srikkanth?
If you follow cricket, you probably remember Anirudha from his days with Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. He is the son of Krishnamachari ‘Kris’ Srikkanth; yes, the 1983 World Cup legend. Anirudha was a regular in the CSK team from 2008 to 2013 and often shared the field and dressing room with MS Dhoni. He hit the headlines in the 2011 season opener against Kolkata Knight Riders by scoring 64 runs from 55 balls and bagging the Man of the Match award. After putting his bat aside, he moved on to cricket commentary and analysis.
His daughter-in-law Samyuktha is a well-known face in the Tamil entertainment world. She first made waves with her role as Miss Chennai in 2007 and later appeared in films like Varisu and Tughlaq Darbar. Most people remember him from Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4, where everyone knows him. Before stepping into showbiz, Samyuktha worked as a software engineer and even started her own business; Let’s talk about a diverse resume.
The wedding itself was simple yet elegant. Photos doing the rounds on social media show Samyuktha glowing in a gold-toned sari and classic temple jewellery. Anirudha paired her look with a golden shirt and veshti.
Both Anirudha and Samyuktha are starting this new chapter after previous marriages. Samyuktha has a son named Rayan from her previous marriage with businessman Karthik Shankar. Anirudha was married to Aarti model Venkatesh.
Rumors about their relationship have been floating around for a while, especially after they posted a Diwali photo together in 2025. Now, with the wedding officiant, congratulations have started pouring in from celebrities and fans alike; everyone is excited to see what comes next for this new power couple.
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