Kannada actress and producer Sharmiela Mandre has announced her engagement to acclaimed Tamil film producer Sudhan Sundaram. The couple exchanged rings in an intimate ceremony attended by close family members and friends.
The engagement was held in an elegant setting adorned with white floral décor and contemporary aesthetics, reflecting the couple’s love for cinema and tradition. The ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter for two well-known personalities from the South Indian film industry.
Sharmiela Mandre made her acting debut in Kannada cinema with Sajni (2007) and went on to feature in several successful films, including Krishna, Navagraha, Swayamvara, Aake, Gaalipata 2, Powder, and Devil. Having acted in more than 35 films, she has also established herself as a producer through Sharmiela Mandre Productions, backing content-driven cinema.
Sudhan Sundaram is the founder of the reputed Tamil production house Passion Studios. As a producer, he has delivered several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including Kappal, Nibunan, Seethakathi, Annabelle Sethupathi, the National Award-winning Parking, and the blockbuster Maharaja starring Vijay Sethupathi. He is widely recognised for supporting unique and meaningful storytelling.
Expressing her happiness, Sharmiela Mandre said, “This is one of the most beautiful and special chapters of our lives. We are grateful for the love and blessings showered upon us by our family, friends, and well-wishers. We are excited to begin this new journey together.”
Sudhan Sundaram added, “We are deeply thankful to our families, friends, and everyone who has stood by us with their love and support. Their blessings mean the world to us as we embark on this new phase of life.”
The engagement has been warmly received by members of the South Indian film fraternity, with congratulatory messages pouring in from colleagues, friends, and fans.
