Last week witnessed a fresh wave of public drama between Tamil actor Ravi Mohan and his estranged wife, Aarti Ravi, as both took to social media to air personal grievances, fueling widespread gossip. Their ongoing divorce proceedings, which began last September in the Chennai Family Welfare Court after Ravi initiated the separation, continue to draw intense attention.
This week, both parties appeared before the 3rd Additional Family Welfare Court in Chennai. According to a report by News18, Judge Thenmozhi heard Ravi Mohan’s petition, in which he firmly stated that reconciliation was impossible and reaffirmed his desire to proceed with the divorce. Meanwhile, Aarti submitted a counter-petition requesting maintenance of ₹40 lakh per month, citing the need for financial support following their separation. The court adjourned the case until June 12.
Ravi and Aarti were married for 15 years before their marriage began to unravel in 2024 when Ravi left their home, citing irreconcilable differences. The actor’s friendship with singer Keneeshaa Francis has also been under media scrutiny, especially after Ravi was seen publicly accompanying her at a high-profile wedding in Chennai last week, sparking further controversy.
In a social media statement posted on May 20, Aarti hinted at the true cause of their marital breakdown. Without naming Keneeshaa directly, she suggested that the introduction of a “third person” into their relationship was the real reason behind the divorce, dismissing claims that money, power, or control were to blame. She wrote, “None of these are why our marriage suffers. There is a third person in our marriage. What broke us wasn’t something between us—it was someone outside. The ‘light of your life’ brought only darkness to ours. That’s the truth.”
