Kavya Madhavan, Dileep get married    

Kochi: Malayalam film world's favourite on screen couple Kavya Madhavan and Dileep entered into wedlock in a simple but star studded function here today.

Several Malayalam movie stars, including Mammootty, Jayaram, KPAC Lalitha and Meera Jasmine attended the marriage, held at a hotel this morning.

Dileep had married actress Manju Warrier in 1998, but got divorced in 2015. They both have a daughter Meenakshi.

Kavya Madhavan had married Nishal Chandra in 2009, but they divorced in 2011.

Meenakshi attended the marriage.

The announcement about their marriage was made by Dileep himself, putting an end to rumours about his closeness to Kavya.

In a video message on his Facebook account, Dileep said he was going to tell about "a big event" in his life.

"I am getting married today," Dileep said.

The actor said when he decided to tie the knot, he had discussed it with his daughter, friends and family and decided to marry the woman linked to him in gossip columns.

Seeking blessings from Keralites, Dileep also urged them not to create controversies out of the marriage.

Talking to reporters after the wedding, Dileep said he took the decision after getting the nod from his daughter Meenakshi.