Popular Tamil actor Ravi Mohan (Jayam Ravi) has finally responded to the allegations made by his estranged ex-wife Aarti. In a deeply personal and emotional four-page note shared on X, the Ponniyan Selvan actor opened up about enduring years of abuse and clarified his bond with rumored girlfriend Keneeshaa Francis.
In the long statement, he wrote, “While our country faces a great collective crisis, it pains me to see personal matters litigated in the court of public opinion. We should know better than this. Watching my private life turned into gossip, twisted without truth or compassion, has been deeply traumatic. My silence was not a weakness – it was a survival. But when my integrity is questioned by those who don’t know my journey or my scars, I must speak.”
He added, “As an adult and a survivor of years of physical, mental, emotional, and severe financial abuse (sad to add), I was also caged in isolation from even meeting my own parents through these years trapped in a reality that became unbearable despite every sincere attempt to heal and save my marriage. I finally found the strength to walk away from a life that had become unlivable. I’ve already opened up to my family, my close friends, and my dearest fans who truly care about me regarding my decision to file for divorce.” He urged people to not speculate or assign blame.”
The actor also expressed his disappointment that his children were being used as tools in a public narrative rooted in financial gain and to sway public sympathy. He refuted claims made by Aarti that he had abandoned them.
He strongly said, “I have only decided in full knowledge and understanding of my past circumstances to leave my ex-wife in marriage and not my kids. He also shared how he was treated as a golden goose, not a husband. He revealed that he was trapped in massive financial loans for his ex-wife’s family and revealed he has not spent a single penny for his parents for more than 5 years and said he endured all the pain and acted normal to avoid public drama.
Regarding Keneeshaa Francis, he wrote, “She was initially a friend and very quickly became a lifeline of support. She saw all the battles I was fighting—legal, emotional, and financial—and chose to be there, not for fame, not for attention, but out of sheer empathy and strength. She is a beautiful companion, and I assure you this; she carries light.” He concluded with faith in the legal system, hoping for healing through the courtroom.