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Tamil cinema’s veteran superstar Ravi Mohan, whom fans fondly call ‘Jayam Ravi’, has once again come into limelight for his personal life. In a sensational press conference held today i.e. on 16th May 2026 (Saturday), the actor has made many such shocking revelations regarding separation from his wife Aarti Ravi, severe mental stress and family disputes, which has shaken the entire film industry.

Couldn’t stop tears in front of camera, made big announcement of quitting acting

While talking to the media, superstar Jayam Ravi could not control his emotions and was seen crying bitterly several times. The actor emotionally claimed that the stress of his married life had broken him so much from within that he had even tried to harm himself (suicide). Not only this, Ravi Mohan made another big announcement in front of the media and said that he is currently taking a break from the world of acting. He will not return to films until his personal life and circumstances become completely fine.

‘I was not allowed to meet my own sons, even my wrists were cut’

In the press conference, Ravi Mohan cried and made very serious allegations against his ex-wife Aarti. He said that Aarti is not allowing him to meet even his own children. The actor openly revealed that in the name of security of his sons, even bodyguards have been deployed and they have been completely cut off from their own family.

Expressing his pain, Ravi said that he had got married against the wishes of his parents and today he is paying a heavy price for the same. The situation had become so bad that due to stress, he even cut his wrist, but due to his commitment towards his profession, he reached the shooting set the very next day with his hand bandaged. At present, his priority is more than films, his life and regaining his lost reputation.

‘Black magic has been done on me, I am vomiting blood’

The allegations made by Ravi Mohan against his ex-wife and her maternal family in this press conference gave everyone goosebumps. The actor claimed that ‘black magic’ was allegedly being done on him. He told that his health is continuously deteriorating and he has even vomited blood. He claims that this dreadful game had happened to him earlier also and continues even now. However, no official statement has come out yet from his ex-wife Aarti or her family on these shocking allegations.

‘I did not have any bank account of my own, had to account for every penny’

Jayam Ravi also revealed many bitter truths regarding money and financial decisions. He alleged that after marriage, all his financial decisions were controlled by his wife Aarti alone. According to the actor, he did not even have a personal bank account, he used only a joint account. If he took out even a little cash from his earned money, he was immediately asked strict questions and answers. He said with a heavy heart that he wished he had listened to his parents from the beginning, who were strongly against the marriage.

What is the real inside story of the breakup of a 15 year old marriage?

Let us tell you that Ravi Mohan and Aarti Ravi had a love marriage in the year 2009. Both of them also have two lovely sons. But in the year 2024, news of rift in this happy relationship started appearing openly. According to media reports, in September 2024, Ravi Mohan had left his house and filed a divorce petition in the court. Meanwhile, his name was also linked with famous singer Kenisha Francis, which increased the controversy further. However, Ravi Mohan had rubbished these reports and clarified that there is no affair between him and Kenisha, rather both of them are planning to start a ‘Spiritual Healing Centre’ together.

Marriage was suffocating, huge uproar on social media

Even in an earlier interview, Ravi Mohan had admitted that he was feeling extremely suffocated in his own married life and he was left with no other option except separation. After leaving home, Ravi shifted from Chennai to Mumbai and whenever he came to Chennai, he used to stay in hotels instead of going to his home.

Now the video of this press conference is going viral like wildfire on social media. Seeing superstar Jayam Ravi crying in front of the camera like this has sparked a debate among fans and social media users. While on one hand people are standing in support of the actor and are expressing concern for him, on the other hand some people are calling it their mutual and personal matter. This entire drama has created a stir from Tamil cinema to Bollywood.