Why did Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth divorce?

On January 17, actor Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth confirmed their split. But why did the couple file for a divorce?

Dhanush and Aishwaryaa’s relationship had made everyone believe in love. So when the couple announced their split, the news left everyone in the industry and the fans shocked.

The pair released a statement online confirming the breakup. As of now, not a lot is known about what the pair plans to do next.

Why did Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth divorce?

In their statement, Dhanush and Aishwaryaa made it clear that there is no bad blood between them. In fact, the couple confirmed they decided to file for divorce as they wanted to focus on different things in life and grow as individuals.

The statement read: “18 years of togetherness as friends, couple, as parents and well-wishers to each other. The journey has been of growth, understanding, adjusting, and adapting…Today we stand at a place where our paths separate…Aishwaryaa and I have decided to part ways as a couple and take time to understand us as individuals for the better.”

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The statement continued: “Please respect our decision and give us the needed privacy to deal with this. Om Namashivayaa. Spread Love.”

How did the pair meet?

Dhanush and Aishwaryaa met through their parents, as reported by Times Now. The pair dated for six months before getting married. When the two tied a knot in 2014, fans questioned the relationship as Aishwaryaa was two years older than Dhanush.

However, the pair proved to everyone that age is just a number. When Dhanush and Aishwaryaa got married, the actor was just 21 years old. Meanwhile, Aishwaryaa was 23.

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Does the couple have any kids?

The pair has two children together, Yatra, who is 15-years-old, and Linga, who is 11 years old.

In an interview, Dhanush spoke about his sons and their relationship. He said: “My sons are like my friends. When they see me after a long time, they naturally get excited. I try to do as much as I can do in those few days that I get with them. I take them to school and bring them back. I play with them. They really look forward to those things whenever I am in town. It’s like any other family and father-son bond.”

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