Actor-director Dhanush and director Aishwarya Rajinikanth have finalized their divorce. The couple was granted divorce by the Chennai family court on Wednesday, November 27. After being married for 18 years, they made the difficult decision to separate due to irreconcilable differences. They have two sons, Yatra and Linga.
At the beginning of this year, Dhanush and Aishwarya Rajinikanth officially initiated divorce proceedings following their separation announcement in January 2022. Despite missing the court hearing three times, Dhanush and Aishwarya finally showed up in Chennai court for the in-camera proceedings on November 21.
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Family court judge Subhadevi inquired Dhanush and Aishwarya about their choice. After expressing their desire to separate, the judge stated that the final decision would be made on November 27.
Aishwarya and Dhanush tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Chennai in 2004. Their wedding was attended by the most influential figures in the film industry and politics. Aishwarya is Rajinikanth and Latha Rajinikanth’s daughter, while Dhanush is Kasthuri Raja and Vijayalakshmi’s son.
On January 17, 2022, Dhanush and Aishwarya released a statement together declaring their choice to part ways.
