Best on-screen couples of Sandalwood

Over the years in the Sandalwood film industry, love stories have never gone out of trend. Directors and the audiences can't seem to get enough of timeless romantic tales. Bringing those heart wrenching yet loveable stories to the big screen are our very own stars who make the audience swoon with their sizzling on-screen chemistry. While nothing may beat the golden oldies romances, we take a look at some of the best on-screen couples loved by the masses.

Dr Rajkumar and Leelavathi are the No 1 jodi of the Kannada film industry. Their first movie ‘Dashavathara’ was one of the biggest hits in those days which made their pair super hit jodi. They acted in the many movies like 'Karuneye Kutumbada Kannu', 'Premamayi', 'Thumbida Koda', 'Jeevana Tharanga', and many others which went on to become hit movies. The on-screen couple has a huge fan following who flock to theatres every time the stars are cast together in films. There was also a rumour that Dr Rajkumar and Leelavathi were dating off-screen as well, as much as fans would have loved it, they stayed just stories.

Dr Vishnuvardhan and Suhasini who came together for the movie 'Suprabhatha', and delivered many super hit movies like 'Bandhana', 'Himapatha', 'Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige' and others won many hearts with their on-screen chemistry. Their best movie together was 'Bandhana' and the song ‘Nurondu Nenapu’ from the film is still a favourite among fans.

Shankar Nag and Bhavya are one of the most adorable couples on screen. They made many movies like 'Aavesha' and 'Prana Snehitha' together which earned them a huge fan following. However, it was 'Sangliyana' that became a timeless classic.

Ananth Nag and Lakshmi are among the best on-screen couples in the Kannada film industry. Their crackling chemistry gives the viewer a realistic feel to their husband-wife act. Their horror movie 'Naa Ninaa Bidalaare', where Lakshmi struggles to save her husband, Ananth from a ghost made them one of the top on-screen couples in sandalwood. They acted in movies like 'Olavu Moodidaga', 'Bidugadeya Bedi', 'Chandanada Gombe' and many others.

Shivaraj Kumar and Sudharani together have made many super hit movies which have created box-office wonders in Sandalwood. They acted in super hit movies like 'Anand', 'Ananda Jyothi', 'Manamecchida Hudugi' and others.

Upendra and Priyanka is not only a reel couple but also a real couple. Their film 'H2O' made them an on-screen and off-screen super hit Jodi. The couple gave fans a lot to cheer about when they tied the knot in 2003.

Darshan and Rakshitha are considered as one of the most romantic on-screen couples in Sandalwood and one of the all-time favourite jodis of the audience. Their pairing in the film 'Kaalasipalya' proved to be one of the major hits. Later, they went on to star in movies like 'Suntargalli', 'Mandya', and 'Ayya'.

Yash and Radhika Pandit are known more for their off-screen relationship than their on-screen pairing. However, it was on the film sets that they began their love story. The couple worked together for the first time in the movie 'Moginna Manasu' with was a decent hit, but not as popular as their real-life love story. Later, the couple gave many super hit movies like 'Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari', 'Drama' and 'Santhu Straight Forward'.

Diganth and Aindrita Ray is the cutest couple in Sandalwood who is loved by everyone. The handsome Digantha and cute Aindrita made for a perfect on-screen couple and their movies went on to become a super hit. They starting acting together in the movie 'Manasare' and continued to make more hit films together like 'Parijatha', 'Chowka' and others.