Jayam Ravi and Aarti Announce Divorce After 15 Years of Marriage. In an unexpected announcement, Tamil cinema’s acclaimed actor Jayam Ravi has revealed his separation from his wife of 15 years, Aarti. The news, shared by the actor on his social media account, has left fans and the film industry in disbelief.
The Announcement
Jayam Ravi, known for his remarkable performances in films like “Ponniyin Selvan.” He took X (formerly Twitter) to share the emotional update. In a series of picture notes, he disclosed that the decision to part ways was mutual and made after considerable thought. The couple, who married in 2009, are parents to two sons, Arav and Ayaan.
Aarti, the daughter of renowned television producer Sujatha Vijayakumar, has always maintained a low profile despite her husband’s fame. She is a successful entrepreneur and social media influencer, making a name for herself in the business world. Her decision to delete all pictures with Jayam Ravi from her social media accounts in June 2024 had already sparked rumours about trouble in their marriage. But the official announcement still came as a shock to many.
Jayam Ravi’s Statement
In his heartfelt post, Jayam Ravi expressed the pain and difficulty of the decision. “After much thought and discussion. I have taken the difficult decision to proceed with the dissolution of my marriage with Aarti. This decision was not made out of haste and it stems from personal reasons that I believe are in the best interests of everyone involved,” he wrote.
The actor also made a plea for privacy and sensitivity from his fans and the media. He emphasized that the decision was made with the best intentions and requested that no assumptions. Rumors, or allegations be made regarding their separation. “In light of this, I hereby kindly request all of you to respect our privacy as well as that of our family members during this difficult time and appeal to all of you to refrain from making any assumptions, rumors or allegations in this regard and let the matter remain private,” he added.