THALASSERY: Like his political life, Kodiyeri's love affair was also calm. Vinodini came into his life not after fighting love. It was a love come arranged marriage. Vinodini’s house was just a kilometre away from his home. Kodiyeri's house was in Meethalevazha in Madapeedika near Thalassery. Vinodini's Motemmal house was in Muliyilnada. The two families were very close and that led to the marriage of the two.
Vinodini was the daughter of Thalassery MLA and CPM leader M V Rajagopalan, Kodiyeri's political mentor. Kodiyeri on the other hand was Rajagopalan's close aide. Rajagopalan liked Kodiyeri and considered him as his disciple. Rajagopalan was happy when he came to know about their love affair. Therefore, there were no other obstacles for their marriage. The party was also happy.