Ponniyin Selvan Actor Jayam Ravi, Aarti Announce Divorce After 15 Years - Share Official Statement

Jayam Ravi, who has been rumoured to going through trouble in marriage, has announced that he is separating from his wife Aarti. On September 9, the actor took to his social media handle and shared a statement both in Tamil and English to inform his fans about the divorce.

Jayam Ravi and Aarti request for privacy as they announce divorce

Taking to his X handle, Jayam Ravi wrote that the couple decided on the "dissolution of his marriage" after careful consideration. He also requested to respect their privacy as well as that of their family during this difficult time. He further asked the fans to "refrain from making any assumptions, rumours, or allegations" regarding their divorce.

"It is with a heavy heart that I must share a deeply personal update with all of you. After much thought, reflections and discussions, 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.

He added, "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 concluded by writing, "My priority has always remained the same - to continue bringing joy and entertainment through my films to my dearest audience. I am still and will always be your Jayam Ravi - who is cherished by all of you throughout my career and as an actor who is dedicated to my craft and commitment to showcasing the best of my talent. Your constant support means the world to me and I am grateful for the love you have showered on me over the years."

What else do we know about the ex-couple Jayam Ravi and Aarti?

Jayam Ravi got married to Aarti, the daughter of noted television producer Sujatha Vijayakumar, in 2009. They are parents to two sons, one of whom named Aarav has appeared in the actor's movie Tik Tik Tik (2018).