Tamil star Dhanush and Aishwaryaa's divorce after 18 years has shocked fans. This article looks at seven major celebrity splits in the South Indian film industry.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya announced their divorce after 4 years of marriage. Both stars have spoken about the impact of the separation.
Amala Paul and AL Vijay's divorce was a scandalous separation. Allegations of mental torture and career prioritization fueled the conflict.
Dileep and Manju Warrier's amicable split turned ugly as fans accused Dilip of infidelity and Manju of being self-centered.
Telugu star Pawan Kalyan's separation from his wife Renu Desai in 2012 shocked fans. They had married in 2009.
Soundarya Rajinikanth and Ashwin Ramkumar ended their 7-year marriage in 2017 due to irreconcilable differences. Also Read: Not just Aishwaryaa, Rajinikanth's younger daughter Soundarya too has been a divorcee; read on
Nagarjuna and Lakshmi Daggubati divorced in 1990 after marrying in 1984. They are the parents of Naga Chaitanya.
Trisha Krishnan and Varun Manian called off their engagement in 2015. Also Read: Did Ram Gopal Varma taunt Dhanush-Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth's split?
AR Rahman and Saira Banu
After over three decades of marriage, legendary music composer AR Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, have announced their separation. Saira acknowledged the judgement in a statement sent by her attorney, Vandana Shah. AR Rahman responded to the news on social media a few hours later, calling the choice "heart-wrenching" after nearly 29 years of marriage. The couple, who married on March 12, 1995, have three children: Khatija, Raheema, and AR Ameen.