Tamil actress Priya Bhavani Shankar ties the knot with businessman Raj Velu

Indian actress Priya Bhavani Shankar, best known for her roles in the Tamil films Meyaadha Maan, Yaanai and the Telugu film Irumudi, married her boyfriend Raj Velu in Chennai on Wednesday.

The couple exchanged vows in a traditional and private ceremony held in the presence of close family members and close friends, the Deccan Herald newspaper reported.

Priya began her career as a television newsreader before trying her hand in acting. She started off doing roles in television shows before entering the big sceen. Her role in the romantic comedy Meyaadha Maan (2017) was critically acclaimed, and set the stage for her career in cinema.