Vishal and Sai Dhanshika announce engagement in Chennai

Tamil actor Vishal and fellow actor Sai Dhanshika announced their engagement on Friday, August 29, in Chennai, marking a double celebration that coincided with Vishal’s birthday, the couple said. The couple shared photographs on social media showing them in traditional attire and wearing garlands, and said the ceremony took place with their families in attendance.

Vishal posted the images and a note on his official social accounts, thanking well wishers and writing, "Happy to share the good news of my engagement that happened today with SaiDhanshika amidst our families. Feeling positive and blessed. Seeking your blessings and good vibes as always." Several reports said the ceremony was a private affair held at Vishal’s residence in Anna Nagar and attended only by close family and friends.

The engagement follows a public confirmation of their relationship in May, when the pair acknowledged their partnership at a press event for Dhanshika’s film Yogi Da. The two have been linked for years; multiple reports say they were friends for more than 15 years before their romantic relationship developed. At earlier events this year they were seen together and publicly affectionate,...