Year Ender 2024: South celeb couples who announced divorce; Jayam Ravi-Aarti, AR Rahman-Saira Banu and more

As a long-time follower and admirer of the South film industry, I must say that 2024 has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions, especially when it comes to some of our favorite celebrity couples. It’s heartbreaking to see relationships that once seemed perfect falling apart, but life, as they say, is unpredictable.

2024 saw a mix of extravagant weddings and unexpected divorces in the Southern film industry. Some beloved on-screen couples from this year decided to part ways, with some preferring privacy about their reasons, while others engaged in public disputes, passing accusations back and forth.

In this piece, let’s revisit some of the saddest and surprising breakups among prominent celebrity pairs in the Southern entertainment industry.

South celeb couples who announced divorce in 2024

Jayam Ravi and Aarti Ravi

In the year 2009, actor Jayam Ravi tied the knot with Aarti, who is the daughter of film producer Sujatha Vijayakumar. Over the past 15 years, they have been blessed with two sons and have enjoyed a contented married life together.

Yet, it wasn’t until September 2024 that reports of trouble in their idyllic life emerged. On September 9 specifically, the PS-I actor publicly announced their marital separation through a post on social media.

Initially, the news took many by surprise, but the events that unfolded were even more startling when Aarti, his former wife, declared shortly afterward that she hadn’t been informed ahead of time about the significant announcement concerning their personal lives.

Additionally, during that period, rumors surfaced suggesting that Jayam was in a clandestine relationship with another singer. However, these allegations were later debunked when both the actor and the singer involved issued clarifications denying any such romantic involvement.

GV Prakash Kumar and Saindhavi

Music maestro GV Prakash Kumar, who transitioned into acting, tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart Saindhavi on June 27, 2013. They had been friends for nearly a dozen years before marriage and found common ground in their mutual passion for music. Fast forward to April 2020, they were joyously promoted to parenthood with the arrival of their daughter.

After 11 years of happy married life, for reasons they alone understand, the couple decided to end their relationship.

On May 13, 2024, they each posted announcements on their respective social media platforms, confirming their separation. Amidst this significant period in their private lives, both GV Prakash and Saindhavi asked for understanding and privacy from their fans.

Yuva Rajkumar and Sridevi Byrappa

The news of the divorce between popular Kannada actor Yuva Rajkumar and his former spouse, Sridevi Byrappa, surprised and sparked numerous conversations among their followers, as well as becoming a hot topic for gossip.

In May 2019, Yuvraj, the grandson of renowned actor Rajkumar, got married to Sridevi. Since then, their marriage has been going smoothly, and the actress frequently posts charming glimpses of their joyous life on social media.

On June 6, 2024, the situation took a disturbing turn as the actor chose to file for divorce in a family court, citing instances of cruelty inflicted by his spouse.

In due course, Sridevi, via a social media post, denounced her ex-husband’s attempts at defaming her character. She asserted that his behavior no longer adhered to professional standards, and furthermore, she pledged to uphold her composure by maintaining a dignified silence.

Bhamaa and Arun Jagadish

In 2020, actress Bhama tied the knot with her lifelong sweetheart, Arun Jagadish. It is said that they had known each other since their school days and had been deeply in love for many years. Their intimate wedding ceremony took place at a function in Kottayam, Chennai, followed by an extravagant reception in Kochi. The couple subsequently welcomed a precious daughter into their lives.

Yet, by May 2024, whispers of strife in their idyllic life began to surface. The rumors about the pair’s impending divorce swirled, and it was via an unexpected social media update that Bhamaa subtly suggested a change in her marital situation.

The Malayalam actress posted a photo with her daughter, confirming that she is currently a single mother, thus quelling speculation about her divorce.

AR Rahman-Saira Banu

News about the divorce between acclaimed musician AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu, who usually keeps her personal affairs private, took many by surprise. This split happened after almost three decades of marriage, which occurred in November 2024.

According to a statement made by attorney Vandana Shah on behalf of Saira Banu and her partner, they have chosen to part ways amicably, without providing any specific explanation for this decision.

Shortly following this event, numerous rumors started swirling, hinting at a possible romantic connection between the singer and their band’s primary bassist, Mohini Dey. Coincidentally, Mohini also announced her upcoming divorce around the same timeframe. Later on, however, Mohini provided clarification to dispel any unfounded speculation regarding their relationship.

2024-12-16 14:38