Entertainment Desk
16 October 2025, 02:57 PM IST
Malayalam actress Archana Kavi has tied the knot with Rick Varghese and opened up about how their relationship blossomed through honesty, shared experiences, and unwavering support.
Archana Kavi and Rick Varghese | Photo: Instagram/iamdhanyavarma
Archana Kavi, best known for her breakout role as Kunjimalu in ‘Neelathamara’, has tied the knot, marking a joyful new chapter in her life. The 35-year-old actress, who recently returned to the screen with ‘Identity’ after a decade-long break, revealed details about her relationship in a candid new interview with television host Dhanya Varma.
Archana, who has always been open about her personal journey, including her divorce and battle with clinical depression, spoke warmly about her husband, Rick Varghese. “I met him on a dating app while my home was being constructed in Kannur. I was on the app just to pass the time and had no intention of dating. But with him, right from the beginning, we were discussing big things. It felt as though some other force had brought us together,” she said.
The actress went on to explain how the connection deepened through honesty and understanding. ““I shared everything with him, including my traumas. This was a strategy I used to follow. I know it’s not ideal, but I used to tell the person I was dating all my bad habits. I wanted to see if they could handle the nonsense I was bringing into the relationship,” she said.
“Nowadays, people often don’t understand the importance of mental health. They might say it’s normal and promise to be there during a breakdown, but in most cases, they leave when faced with it. But with Rick, his words and actions truly matched. That’s what made him different,” she added.”
Her words come shortly after she shared a cryptic post on social media that read, “I can proudly say that I chose the right man in this worst generation. I wish this for everyone.”
Anchor Dhanya Varma congratulated Archana on Instagram, sharing pictures from what appeared to be the wedding ceremony. The post, which also included a teaser clip from her interview with Archana, was later deleted, seemingly to wait for the actress’s official confirmation.
In the interview, Archana also reflected on her emotional journey and the qualities that drew her to Rick. “My father used to treat me and my mother so well. He was particular about creating special moments with us. And Rick is the only man who said, ‘a daughter should be treated as a princess.’ And he treats me so well – like I’ve never been treated before,” she said.
She recounted an unpleasant experience from a previous relationship before meeting Rick. “I had met another guy, and it had reached a serious stage – even to the point of meeting parents. His mother told me she wanted to meet me alone. So I went, and when I met her, she went crazy on me. She said, ‘Other than your looks, I don’t think there’s anything else to give my son. We are a very aristocratic family. Your family and my family are different.’ But I dealt with it” Archana said.
“With Rick, however, he said, ‘You are not dealing with my parents. My parents are my responsibility. I will deal with it.’ And his parents are the sweetest people. He was raised by the right people,” she added.
Archana’s first marriage to comedian Abish Mathew in 2016 ended in 2021 after nearly five years together. The actress has previously spoken about how the separation affected her mental health and how it shaped the last decade of her life.
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