Dileep and Manju Warrier Seen Under One Roof at Star-Studded Kochi Cinema Launch Years After Divorce (Watch Viral Video)
Former Malayalam cinema couple Dileep and Manju Warrier made a rare public appearance under the same roof at the launch of Magic Frames' new multiplex in Kakkanad, Kochi. Joined by top film personalities, including Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kunchacko Boban, the stars arrived separately and maintained their distance throughout the event.
In a rare public occurrence, former Malayalam cinema screen couple Dileep and Manju Warrier were spotted attending the same event under one roof in Kakkanad, Kochi. The two stars were present for the launch of a new multiplex theatre complex by production house Magic Frames. Though they arrived separately and maintained distance throughout the function, their shared presence quickly captured the attention of fans and industry onlookers. Malayalam Actress Assault Case: Kerala High Court Warns State Over Delay in Dileep-Linked ‘Media Trial’ Probe.
Dileep and Manju Warrier Spotted at Same Venue
The two actors were among the invited guests for the inauguration of Kerala’s first transparent LED screen multiplex. Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan inaugurated the event, which brought together several prominent figures from the film industry.
While Dileep and Manju Warrier did not share the stage or directly interact, photos and videos circulated online showing both actors seated in the same balcony row during the auditorium showcase. Warrier was seated next to fellow actors Jayasurya and Kunchacko Boban, while Dileep sat several seats away further down the same row.
Dileep and Manju Warrier's Viral Video
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Star-Studded Event Attendance
Organised by producer Listin Stephen under the Magic Frames banner, the grand opening served as a major industry gathering. A wide lineup of prominent Malayalam actors and filmmakers attended the function. Notable attendees included Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jayasurya, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Navya Nair, Basil Joseph, Dhyan Sreenivasan, and veteran director Sibi Malayil.
Celebrities at Magic Frames Kakkanad Theatre Complex Launch
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Dileep, Manju Warrier's On-Screen Success, Marriage, and Subsequent Split
Dileep and Manju Warrier were among the most popular romantic pairs in Malayalam cinema during the late 1990s, delivering notable hit films such as Sallapam and Ee Puzhayum Kadannu. Their on-screen chemistry translated into a real-life romance, leading to their marriage in October 1998. Warrier subsequently stepped away from acting for over a decade. Cochin Haneefa’s Family Moves Into Dream Home ‘AB Manzil’ 16 Years After His Passing; Dileep Graces Housewarming Ceremony (Watch Video).
The couple separated in 2014 and finalised their divorce in early 2015. Following the split, Warrier made a successful return to the film industry, while Dileep continued his acting career and later remarried. Since their legal separation, both actors have deliberately avoided co-attending industry events, making their presence at the Kakkanad launch a notable public moment.
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