Owing to the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the state, actor Manikandan Achari decided to have no celebrations and plans for a simple wedding in the presence of very close family members. The 'Kammattipaadam' actor will enter wedlock with Anjali on April 26.

"Only our very close relatives and friends will attend the wedding. My fiance Anjali and her relatives also supported this decision. As the wedding was fixed earlier, celebrities from the film industry were also invited. But as the situation has changed now. I believe, being a responsible citizen I am obliged to cancel the grand function and have a simple wedding for the safety of all," said Manikandan in an interview with a popular news channel.

Manikandan R Achari became a stirring presence on-screen after his exceptional performance in 'Kammattippadam', the fetched him the state award for the best character actor. He had also starred alongside Rajinikanth in the superhit Karthik Subbaraj directorial 'Petta'. Manikandan has essayed characters of multiple shades in over 15 flicks so far.