Year Ender 2024: From Jayam Ravi-Aarthi To AR Rahman-Saira Banu, 5 Shocking Splits From South Industry In 2024

Year Ender 2024: 2024 was the year of unexpected turns and twists that shook the South industry from its core. While the year was of so many heartwarming events and marriages, many celebrity couples have announced their split that sent their fans in deep shock. From Jayam Ravi & Aarti's divorce to AR Rahman and Saira Banu's divorce, many celeb pairs have announced their splits to the world.

5 Celebrity Couples' Shocking Splits From South Industry In 2024

1. Jayam Ravi-Aarti

In September, Jayam Ravi took to X and announced his split from Aarti. Calling it a 'painful' decision, Jayam Ravi announced, "After much thought, reflections and discussions, I have taken the difficult decision to proceed with the dissolution of marriage with Aarti." Things got intense when Aarti claimed that it was announced without discussing it with her.

2. Yuva Rajkumar-Sridevi Byrappa

Kannada star Yuva Rajkumar and wife Sridevi Byrappa announced their split followed by serious allegations for each other by their lawyers. Later Sridevi broke silence on social media writing, "It is very unfortunate and hurtful to see a person who is supposed to maintain professional decorum is yielding into character assassinating a woman in public with no truth in it. I am deeply disappointed with how this has been handled especially given the false narrative."

3. Bhamaa-Arun Jagadish

Although there has been no official confirmation around it, Malayalam star Bhamaa reportedly put an end to her marriage with businessman-husband Arun Jagadish. The actress took to her Instagram and posted a picture with her daughter with a caption, "I never knew how strong I was, until I became a single mom and being strong was the only choice I had. Me and my Girl."

4. AR Rahman-Saira Banu

AR Rahman shocked everyone by ending his almost 30 years of marriage with wife Saira Banu. Addressing the emotional strain in the relationship, AR Rahman wrote, "We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts."

5. GV Prakash-Saindhavi

Music director GV Prakash too ended his marriage with wife Saindhavi in May this year after 11 years. In a statement note, GV Prakash wrote, "After much reflection, Saindhavi and I have decided to part ways after 11 years of marriage. For the sake of our mental peace and betterment while preserving our mutual respect for each other,"