Shalini Ajith Kumar reunites with her 'Alaipayuthey' co-star R Madhavan after 24 years for a cute selfie

Actress Shalini Ajith Kumar, wife of actor Ajith Kumar, recently shared a heartwarming moment on Instagram by posting a rare selfie with actor R. Madhavan. The duo became popular for their memorable performances in the romantic drama 'Alai Payuthey' in 2000, and the Mani Ratnam directorial became one of the most discussed films in Kollywood.

After years, fans are thrilled to catch a glimpse of the duo together in this recent selfie. Shalini captioned the photo "Endrendrum Punnagai" ("Smile Forever"), which is a classic hit song from the same film. The two were seen exuding warm smiles upon reuniting 24 years after the movie's release. Maddy looked stylish as usual in his blue sweatshirt, while Shalini appeared charming in her red outfit.



One fan wrote, “When Karthik meets Shakthi after 24 years.” Another reacted, “Alaipayuthey' vibes are back... It's great to see you both again!” One fan even made a humorous request for "'Alaipayuthey 2: Parents Edition'."


'Alai Payuthey' featured music by A. R. Rahman, with tracks like 'Snehidhane' and 'Evano Oruvan' becoming immensely popular.

On the work front, R. Madhavan is gearing up for the release of 'Test' alongside Nayanthara and Siddharth. He will next appear in an untitled film with Akshay Kumar and Ananya Panday, scheduled for release in 2025. There are also reports of his collaboration with Fatima Sana Shaikh. Meanwhile, Shalini took a break from her acting career after her marriage to Ajith Kumar in 2000. She was last seen in 'Piriyadha Varam Vendum' in 2001.
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