Vijay-Sangeetha to Samantha-naga Chaitanya: South Indian celebrity couples whose divorce shocked fans more than ever

In 2026, veteran actor and politician Vijay and his wife Sangeetha Sornalingam made headlines when Sangeetha filed for divorce after 27 years of marriage.

• Recent high-profile South Indian celebrity divorces
• Vijay and Sangeetha, Dhanush and Aishwaryaa among notable splits
• Fans were shocked by sudden breakups after long marriages

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People are usually interested in the private lives of South Indian celebs. When a long-term relationship ends, it's like a big surprise in a movie. Fans in the profession have been hurt by a lot of renowned breakups in the last few years. Fans liked couples that broke up after decades of marriage, and everyone felt sad when they did.

Thalapathy Vijay and Sangeetha

In 2026, veteran actor and politician Vijay and his wife Sangeetha Sornalingam made headlines when Sangeetha filed for divorce after 27 years of marriage. The sudden filing, which allegedly indicated cheating, shocked both the entertainment world and Vijay's huge fan base.

Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth

Dhanush received another big break when he married Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth, who is the daughter of the well-known actor Rajinikanth. After being apart for a while, the couple legally got divorced in late 2024. They had two sons and had been married for 18 years. The news said a lot about how well they handled the breakup and how they kept raising their kids together.

Saindhavi and GV Prakash Kumar

GV Prakash Kumar and his wife Saindhavi broke up in 2024 after being together for more than 20 years. Both parties indicated they made the choice collectively, and they both stressed that they would continue friends even if their marriage ended.

Jayam Ravi and Aarti Ravi

Jayam Ravi, a Tamil musician, and his wife Aarti said they were getting a divorce in 2024 after being married for 15 years. People were more engaged when there were legal issues, and fans kept a close eye on what was going on.

Yuva Rajkumar and Sridevi Byrappa

Yuva Rajkumar and Sridevi Byrappa's divorce was one of the most talked-about breakups in Kannada movies. Public accusations and legal cases proved that their marriage of five years was not going well.

Naga Chaitanya and Samantha

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya, a famous Telugu couple, parted their ways that made everyone unhappy. Fans were especially upset when they split up in 2021 following a fairy-tale romance on the set of Ye Maaya Chesave. They got married in 2017. In 2025, Samantha married filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. In 2024, Chaitanya married actress Sobhita Dhulipala. They've both moved on since then.

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Latha and Prabhu Deva

Prabhu Deva is a famous dancer and director. His divorce from his first wife, Latha, is what many remember him best for. This is one of the most well-known breakups in South Indian movie history, especially considering they went through a catastrophe in their personal life while they were still married.