Soundarya Rajinikanth, second daughter of Superstar got engaged with boy friend Ashwin Kumar on Feb 17, 2010. Ashwin has completed his master’s degree from the Stanford University in USA and is now working in his family business. He is the son of real estate tycoon Ram Kumar in Chennai.

Both the families knew each other for long time. Soundarya Rajinikanth and Ashwin Kumar were friends but this development in friendship is new. The marriage will be a love cum arranged marriage. Soundarya’s elder sister Aishwarya wed cine star Dhanush some years ago.

At present Soundarya Rajinikanth is directing animation film Sultan, the warrior. Her own production company Ocher Picture Productions is at the helm. Her debut venture into producing film came to reality with the release of flick Goa on Jan 29, 2010. Sultan is scheduled to hit theatres in April, 2010.

Engagement ceremony took place at Hotel Park Sheraton in Chennai. Soundarya exchanged rings with groom Ashwin in the presence of Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and many VIPs including actors Kamal Haasan.

Soundarya Rajinikanth and Ashwin Kumar will tie knot only after the release of both Sultan and Endhiran. The marriage date is not announced yet.