Jayam Ravi-Aarti Divorce Controversy: Who Is Sujatha Vijayakumar 'Blamed' For Couple's Split?

Jayam Ravi-Aarti Divorce Controversy: The Tamil superstar's divorce has led to many discussions online. On September 9, Jayam Ravi announced on social media that he and his wife were separating after careful consideration. Days after the actor's note, a conflicting statement came from his estranged wife Aarti, who alleged that the divorce announcement was made without her consent. This follows the reports of Aarti’s mother Sujatha Vijayakumar and her adopted son Shankar being the reason for divorce.

A shocking statement comes from Jayam Ravi’s estranged wife Aarti

On September 11, Aarti Ravi penned a detailed note, making surprising revelations that contradicted Jayam Ravi’s statement on their divorce on X, fueling speculation.

In her Instagram post, she expressed “shock and sadness over a public announcement about their marriage, made without her knowledge or consent”.

Aarti also claimed that her husband, actor Jayam Ravi, refused to discuss their relationship privately and instead made the announcement public. She explained, "For some time, I have tried to speak directly with my husband, hoping for an open conversation that respects the commitment we made to each other and our family. Unfortunately, that chance was denied, leaving both my children and me blindsided by the announcement. The decision to end our marriage is one-sided and does not benefit our family." This follows rumours that her mother was the cause of their divorce.

Is Aarti’s mother Sujatha Vijayakumar responsible for her divorce?

A recent report from FilmiBEAT suggests that the separation between Jayam Ravi and Aarti may be linked to Aarti’s mother, Sujatha Vijayakumar, and her adopted son, Shankar. It claims that during a shoot supervised by Shankar and Sujatha, Jayam Ravi faced some disagreements.

Jayam Ravi also asked ₹25 crore for his upcoming film with Pandiraj. However, Sujatha reportedly urged the director to reduce the budget, arguing that Ravi's market value didn’t justify such a high amount. As a result, Pandiraj stepped away from the project.

Sujatha Vijayakumar, a well-known Tamil producer, was recognised as the best debut producer for her work on Adangamaru. She has also produced Veerappu (2007), a remake of the Malayalam film Spadikam (1995), and Adanga Maru (2018), starring Jayam Ravi. 

Additionally, she produced the films Siren and Bhoomi, both featuring her son-in-law, Jayam Ravi.

Jayam Ravi's divorce statement

On 9th September, Jayam Ravi shared a statement on his X account, announcing that he and Aarti had decided to end their marriage after thoughtful consideration. He requested privacy for both their families during this challenging period and urged fans not to spread assumptions, rumours, or allegations about their divorce.

However, Aarti’s recent statement has added conflicting dissolutions.