When asked by The Hindu about marriage, she replied: “I am not opposed to it. But I have a 25-year relationship already. It’s with my microphone, and it’s going great. No fights, no jealousy, just beautiful music.” The search for Malayalam singer Rimi relationships and romantic storylines often ends in frustration for gossip lovers. There is no dramatic wedding album, no publicized breakup war on social media, no tell-all interview about a celebrity ex.

But while Rimi has spent two decades singing about heart-fluttering first loves and devastating breakups for actors, the public’s curiosity has always revolved around a parallel narrative:

Neither party ever confirmed the relationship. But the "director storyline" remains the most cited "chapter" in her fan-led romantic biography. By 2017, Rimi had successfully pivoted to television as a popular judge and anchor on Super Star and Comedy Stars . This exposed her to a new audience and a new set of rumors.

In a 2018 interview with Vanitha magazine, she famously stated: “My life is an open book… except for the chapter on love. That chapter is only for me to read until I decide otherwise.”