Popular actress Kavya Madhavan, who virtually dominated Malayalam film world for over a decade, entered into wedlock at the famous Kollur Mookambika Devi temple near Kannur.
She got married to Nishal Chandra, working with The National Bank of Kuwait,at a simple ceremony solemnised by the temple's Chief Priest Govinda Adiga this morning.The function was restricted to close relatives of the couple.
Hailing from Nileshwaram in Kasaragod district, the 24-year-old Kavya as a child had displayed her artistic talents in school youth festivals. She entered the film world as child artiste in 'Pookalam Varavaayi+. Her debut film as heroine was in the Lal Jose directed 'Chandranudikkuna Dikkil'.
After that Kavya became a much sought-after actress and several of her films with leading actors became hits. She also did a few films in other South Indian languages.
Nishal, hailing from Kayamkulam in Southern Kerala, too has acted in a few films---ham', 'Kizhakkunarum Pakshi', 'For the People' and 'By the People.' Talking to reporters after the marriage ceremony, Kavya said she was not altogether leaving the filmworld and planned to stage a comeback after devoting some time for family matters. She is expected to leave for Kuwait soon.