The film industry has witnessed numerous love stories that often leave people wondering whether they are real or just reel life. Today we bring you the tale of a secret romance that not only captivated the entertainment world but also created a political storm. From Businessman to Chief Minister Many love stories in Bollywood and South Indian cinema seem straight out of a film script. Some are so extraordinary that they leave people questioning Does this really happen? One such story is that of a stunning actress who stepped into the film industry at the age of 14. Blessed with beauty and immense talent she quickly gained popularity securing multiple film projects. However beyond her acting career she made headlines for her controversial love life which even shook the political landscape. The actress in question has been married twice and both times she went against her family’s wishes. Her first marriage was to a businessman while her second husband was 27 years older than her—a political leader who later became her life partner. Early Start in Films at 14 The actress were talking about is none other than Kutty Radhika also known as Radhika Kumaraswamy a well-known name in Kannada cinema. She made her acting debut at just 14 with the film Neenagagi while she was still in ninth grade. Her breakthrough came with the 2002 film Neela Megha Shama and in 2003 she won hearts as Nancy in Iyarkai. A Teenage Love Affair with a Businessman At a young age Radhika fell in love with businessman Ratan Kumar. Since her family disapproved of their relationship the couple eloped and got married in a temple. However this marriage did not last long. In 2002 their marriage became the center of controversy when Ratan Kumar filed a police complaint against Radhika’s father accusing him of kidnapping her to prevent her film career from being affected. In response Radhika’s mother defended her husband claiming that Ratan had manipulated and persuaded their daughter into marriage. Amidst this turmoil tragedy struck when Ratan Kumar passed away in 2002 due to a heart attack. Falling for a CM 27 Years Her Senior Radhika once again found love but this time with a man 27 years older than her H.D. Kumaraswamy a prominent political leader and former Chief Minister of Karnataka. Their relationship remained a secret for years. It wasnt until 2010 that Radhika publicly admitted that she had married Kumaraswamy in 2006 in a private ceremony. According to media reports at the time of their marriage Kumaraswamy was 47 while Radhika was 27 years younger. This was Kumaraswamy’s second marriage as he had previously tied the knot in 1986. Family Opposition and a Hidden Marriage Radhika’s father was strongly against her marriage to Kumaraswamy. However she went against her family’s wishes and kept the marriage under wraps for years. When her father finally discovered the truth he was deeply shocked. From Actress to Business Tycoon Despite her limited success in the film industry Radhika made a name for herself in the business world. After marrying the former Karnataka CM she accumulated significant wealth. According to media reports Radhika now owns assets worth Rs 124 crore whereas her husband Kumaraswamy has a net worth of Rs 44 crore. The couple also has a daughter. Their story remains one of the most intriguing and talked-about love sagas in both the film and political worlds.