Megastar Rajinikanth’s daughter Dhanush and Aishwarya tied the knot in 2004 and are parents to two sons, Yatra and Linga.
The two shared a note on their respective social media accounts announcing their separation.
“Eighteen years together as friends, as a couple, as parents and as each other’s well-wishers. The journey has been one of growth, understanding, adjustment and adaptation. Today we are at a place where Standing where our paths diverge. Aishwarya: And I’ve decided to take the time to separate as a couple and understand us as individuals for the better.
Dhanush shared in a note on Twitter, “Please respect our decision and give us the necessary privacy to deal with this. Om Namashivaaya! Spread the love, D.”
Aishwarya too shared the same note on her handle and wrote, “No caption needed…only your understanding and your love needed!”
The news of their divorce came as a shock to many fans, who took to Twitter, saying, “This is really shocking! So sad.”
Extending their support to the couple who split during this difficult time, fans shut down the trolls and haters by saying, “This is unexpected and shocking! The reasons behind the break-up are of no use to us.” . Media and fans should give them the space they need. We just wish #Dhanush and @ash_r_dhanush sister a bright future!”
This is really shocking! Very sad #Dhanush https://t.co/JAuLF14sRi
—~ Friendly Buddy (@Friendly_Buddy_) 1642441943000
#Dhanush This is shocking I am sorry that things ended for both of you. # Divorce # Rajinikanth https://t.co/ipszdAXgV9
— Roger Matz (@RojerMatz) 1642447136000
Unexpected Anna @dhanushkraja #Dhanush https://t.co/SY0Js5i1qw
— ★ (@dhanush_mani3) 1642441350000
They will both be in far more pain than us. #bow https://t.co/z1i04eI4Fw
— Rahman (@iamrahman_offl) 1642443303000
This is unexpected and shocking! The reasons behind the break-up are of no use to us. Media and fans must give… https://t.co/WPSZIxbzWx
— Rajinikanth fan (@RajiniFC) 1642441892000
Fans also sent their love and strength to superstar Rajinikanth. On social media, fans trended #Rajinikanth by posting notes to love and extending their support to the superstar by calling him “Stay Strong Thalaiva”.
A fan wrote, “Thalaivar ko dil haita hai @rajinikanth Heard that he was emotionally exhausted during Soundarya’s divorce and now this Stay Strong Thalaiva.”
Thalaivar heartbroken @rajinikanthHeard he was emotionally exhausted during Soundarya’s divorce and now this… https://t.co/OpqAjwqLsD
— (@Rowdy_3_) 1642441777000
Hearts and tears flow for you #Thalaiva, more ️ Only #Rajinikanth knows the challenges and pain he has to go through… https://t.co/EegAI5cuWy
— Achilles (@Searching4light1) 1642465129000
Aishwarya has directed films like the Tamil romantic thriller ‘3’ and the black comedy ‘Vai Raja Vai’.
Dhanush, also a producer, was recently seen in Aanand L Rai-directed Hindi romantic drama ‘Atrangi Re’ and will next be seen co-starring in Hollywood film ‘The Gray Man’. Chris Evans, ryan gosling And ana de armaso,
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