In the glitzy world of cinema, many actors follow in the footsteps of their family members, carrying forward a cherished legacy. Yet, some have remained out of the public eye. As we celebrate Raksha Bandhan this year, let’s take a look at the lesser-known siblings of some of the leading South Indian stars – individuals who share the same bloodline but haven’t grabbed the same headlines.
Keerthi Suresh’s sister Revathi
Revathi Suresh is the elder sister of Keerthy Suresh. She made her directorial debut with the short film Thank You. Revathi has also worked as an assistant director with filmmaker Priyadarshan for many years before making her directorial debut. She has written the script of Thank You, which is produced by her father Suresh Kumar and husband Nitin Mohan.
Revathi has stayed away from the limelight compared to her sister Keerthy. However, she co-produced the 2022 Malayalam film Vaashi starring Tovino Thomas and Keerthy Suresh. Meanwhile, Revathi is married to Nithin Mohan, who is also involved in the production of her directorial debut Thank You.
Dulquer Salmaan’s sister Kutty Surumi
Kutty Surumi is the elder sister of actor Dulquer Salmaan. She is known for maintaining a low profile, often staying away from the limelight despite her family’s prominence in the Indian film industry. Kutty Surumi is married to Dr. Mohammed Rehan Saeed, and together they have built a life away from the public eye. Dulquer often expresses his love for her on social media, celebrating her birthday with heartfelt messages.
Wishing Kutti Surumi on her birthday last year, DQ had written, “Happy Birthday to you my dear Itha. The best things in life are the simplest. And nothing is simpler than the time we all spend together. I know it has been tough with work and different cities. The age-old tale of siblings. I hope this coming year means we all get more time to travel and vacation together and there is no greater joy than that. Itha, have a great day, I love you so much.”
Pooja Kannan, sister of Sai Pallavi
Very few people know that Sai Pallavi’s sister Pooja Kannan is also an actress. She made her debut in 2021 with the Tamil film Chithirai Sevvanam. Pooja recently got engaged to her partner Vineeth Sivakumar, with Sai Pallavi dancing happily in celebration. Pooja and Sai share a close bond which is often displayed in their social media posts. Earlier, Pooja wished Sai Pallavi on her birthday and wrote a heartfelt note.
She wrote, “Happy birthday best friend. Can’t go through a single moment of this journey without you. I love you so much.”
Allu Arjun’s brother Allu Venkatesh
Allu Venkatesh is the elder brother of Allu Arjun. He is the son of filmmaker Allu Arvind and has made a name for himself in various fields. Allu Venkatesh initially worked as an IT professional for about 15 years. However, he entered the film industry as a visual effects artist before making his debut as a producer with the film Ghani, released in April 2022.
Allu Venkatesh, also known as Allu Bobby, was previously married to Neelima Bandi. The couple got married in 2005 and welcomed their first child Allu Anvita. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2016. Despite the separation, both Venkatesh and Neelima have maintained a supportive relationship for the sake of their daughter. Following his divorce, Allu Venkatesh remarried Neela Shah in a private ceremony in 2023.
Rishabh Hegde, brother of Pooja Hegde
Pooja Hegde’s brother Rishab Hegde is an orthopedic surgeon. Rishab recently married Shivani Shetty in Mangalore. Pooja shared an emotional note for her brother on his wedding, writing, “My brother married the love of his life! What a roller coaster this week has been! I cried tears of joy and laughed like a child. Anna, as you step into the next phase of your life, I hope you love uncontrollably, give wholeheartedly and find peace and understanding in each other’s presence.”
Sreeja Konidela, sister of Ram Charan
Sreeja Konidela is the younger sister of Ram Charan and daughter of megastar Chiranjeevi. Born in a famous film family, she pursued a career in Chartered Accountancy (CA). Sreeja caught media attention when she married Sirish Bharadwaj in 2007, but the couple got divorced in 2014. She later married businessman Kalyan Dev in 2016 and they have a daughter together. Earlier, Sreeja was in the news due to the untimely demise of her ex-husband Sirish, who died at the age of 39 due to health complications.
Yash and his sister Nandini Rahul
Nandini is Yash’s younger sister. She is married to Rahul, a software engineer, and is the actor’s only sibling. The bond between them is often reflected in Yash’s heartwarming notes, especially during festivals like Raksha Bandhan, where he said they are “brought together by fate, but bound by a lifetime of love and support.”
Nandini has maintained a relatively private life compared to her brother’s fame, but she is an integral part of Yash’s family, which includes his wife, actress Radhika Pandit, and their two children.
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