Tamil actor Ravi Mohan has landed in a fresh controversy after his recent emotional press conference about his ongoing divorce proceedings with estranged wife Aarthi and the scrutiny surrounding singer and therapist Keneeshaa Francis.
Soon after clips from the press conference went viral online, Aarthi shared a strong statement on social media, triggering widespread discussion among fans.
Aarthi posted a strongly worded message on Instagram, saying, “You never wake a sleeping lion. God help if she’s a mamma lion. My dignified silence should never be mistaken for weakness or taken undue advantage of.”
She further added, “If needed, to protect my children and my dignity, I will step out of my comfort zone and face the world with the truth. Because truth always prevails.”
Aarthi’s post received support from actor-politician Khushbu Sundar, who commented, “Never mess with a mother. And you are a lioness with her cubs. More power to you my baby.”
The controversy intensified after Ravi Mohan, during his press interaction, indirectly referred to a “three-letter idli actress,” a remark that many social media users linked to Khushbu Sundar.
Soon after, Khushbu also shared a cryptic message online, adding to the speculation around the issue.
The divorce proceedings between Ravi Mohan and Aarthi Ravi are currently underway. Their separation has remained a topic of public discussion ever since reports about marital troubles surfaced.
Interest around the case grew further after Keneeshaa Francis hinted at distancing herself from the actor. During the press conference, Ravi said cyberbullying had played a role in her decision to step away.
Speaking to the media in Chennai, Ravi Mohan said he plans to stay away from acting until his divorce case is resolved. The actor described the last two years as emotionally draining and said constant cyberbullying had deeply affected him.
He added that he would return to films only after his personal life stabilises and the online negativity comes down.
“Enough is enough. I refrained from opening up all these days. Now, the time has come. People think Ravi Mohan, aka Jayam Ravi, is a soft person. I have been that way, but not anymore,” he said.
Quoting a Tamil proverb, Ravi said, “Saadhu Miranda Kaadu Kolladhu,” meaning it is difficult to bear the anger of a soft-natured person.
“There are people trying to test my patience. My message to them is, this is my office. Face me if you can,” he added.
The actor then broke down in tears as he announced, “Until my divorce comes through, I will not act.”
Speaking about the struggles he faced in his marriage, Ravi Mohan made a shocking revelation about self-harm during the press conference. He also spoke about not being able to meet his children.
“They are not letting me meet my sons. My sons are being assisted by bodyguards. I entered marriage against the will of my parents. I am paying the price now for doing that. In fact, I slit my wrists and still showed up at the shoot the next day. That has been my commitment,” he said.
“But now I cannot focus on being creative. People, in the name of feminism, are taking undue advantage. I have done films on feminism. And I have been raised well by my parents,” he added.
