Actress Suja Verne, who has become more popular due to her participation in the successful 'Big Boss show hosted by Kamal Haasan. In the show she had referred to someone as 'Athaan' implying that he is his soul mate. However, there was suspense regarding who is Suja's 'Athaan'.

Recently the pictures of Suja Varunee and Sivaji Dev, the grandson of Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan was doing rounds in social media. This confirmed that the couple is in a relationship. This also leads to speculations that the couple are already engaged. However Suja Varunee refuted the engagement rumors and also did not confirm her relationship status with the guy. 

But now Shivaji Dev has uncovered the secret in his social media. He has said that he and Suja Varunee are in love for 11 years now.  He said he was the 'Athaan' of the 'Kidaari' actress. He also confirmed that the couple are planning to enter wedlock at the right time and will do so after prior announcement and also requested the media to not spread rumors regarding their wedding. 

Finally Sivaji Dev clarified that he wishes to resort to his real name Shiva Kumar with the blessings of his mother who passed away a couple of years back. Henceforth he will be credited as Shiva Kumar in films. 

Suja Varunee has retweeted the announcements made by Shiva Kumar and this can be taken as her confirmation of her relationship status. 

To all @sujavarunee fans and my media friends, it's my responsibility to clarify few things to see that none of your rumors hurt or affect other people's lives. I have been in relationship with this gem of a person for more than 11years now..My Birth name is "ShivaKumar" pic.twitter.com/2OD6q7rh3G

— Shiva Kumar - Actor (@Shivakumar3102) May 20, 2018