Varalakshmi Sarathkumar, a popular actress in the Kollywood film industry, recently wed Nikolai Sachdev in a grand ceremony. The wedding festivities took place in Thailand, followed by a star-studded reception in Chennai, India. However, the grandeur of the event has been overshadowed by rumors surrounding its exorbitant cost.
Social media has been abuzz with speculation regarding the price tag of the wedding. Some reports claim that the groom gifted the bride a diamond saree and gold sandals, collectively valued at over Rs. 200 crores (approximately USD 24 million). Additionally, rumors suggest that Varalakshmi’s father, veteran actor Sarathkumar, spent a staggering Rs. 200 crores on the entire event.
Nikolai Sachdev, a Mumbai-based art gallerist, is known to be one of the city’s wealthiest individuals. This fact, coupled with the lavish nature of the wedding, has fueled the speculation. The presence of numerous celebrities at the reception further bolstered the perception of extravagance.
These rumors have sparked a debate in Tamil Nadu about the actual cost of the wedding. Reacting to the speculation, Sarathkumar firmly denied the claims, stating they are “completely false” and fueled by misinformation. He emphasized that the wedding was a simple affair and urged the media not to spread baseless rumors.
While the exact cost of the wedding remains unknown, the controversy highlights the public’s fascination with the extravagant lifestyles of celebrities. It also raises questions about the disparity between such displays of wealth and the economic realities of many in India.
