Kollywood Divorces: From A. R. Rahman to Thalapathy Vijay, Inside Shocking Celebrity Splits

Divorces among film stars are becoming increasingly common. Thalapathy Vijay is the latest name in the news. Here’s a look at other celebrity couples who recently announced their separations and shocked fans.

Tamil Cinema Celebrities Divorce

Reports from Kollywood circles claim actor Vijay’s wife Sangeetha has approached a family court seeking divorce, citing alleged personal differences and unverified affair rumours. However, neither Vijay nor Sangeetha has officially confirmed the news. Amid rising celebrity separations, fans now look back at other high-profile Kollywood breakups reported over the years in the industry recently.

AR Rahman - Saira Banu

Music maestro A. R. Rahman and wife Saira Banu shocked fans in 2024 by announcing their divorce after nearly three decades of marriage. The couple, who wed in 1995 and share three children, released a joint statement requesting privacy and respect during the difficult personal transition that surprised the industry widely.

GV Prakash - Saindhavi

Music composer GV Prakash Kumar also got divorced recently. He married singer Saindhavi in 2013 after they fell in love. The couple has a daughter named Anvi. Both of them announced their decision to divorce in 2024.

Ravi Mohan - Aarthi

Actor Ravi Mohan released a statement in 2024 saying he is divorcing his wife, Aarthi. However, Aarthi has not agreed to the divorce. Their case is now in court. The source claims that even before the divorce is final, Ravi Mohan is in a live-in relationship with singer Kenisha.

Dhanush - Aishwarya

Actor Dhanush married Aishwarya, whom he was in love with, in 2004. The couple has two sons, Yatra and Linga. After 18 years of marriage, Aishwarya announced she was divorcing Dhanush due to differences. They officially got their divorce in 2024.

Samantha - Naga Chaitanya

Samantha was one of the top actresses in the Tamil film industry. She fell in love with actor Naga Chaitanya and married him in 2017. Their marriage ended in 2021. After divorcing Samantha, Naga Chaitanya married Sobhita. Similarly, Samantha married Raj Nidimoru.