Jayam Ravi on separation from Aarti: Even maids were given more ...

South Indian actor Jayam Ravi recently shocked fans by announcing his

divorce

from his wife, Aarti. The situation escalated quickly, as

Aarti

reportedly refused to accept the separation, leading to a public and contentious

legal battle

. New reports have now emerged, shedding light on the potential reasons behind their split. According to Filmibeat, Jayam Ravi allegedly faced significant control and disrespect from Aarti and her family.

Despite his successful career, Ravi did not have a separate bank account, with his earnings being deposited into Aarti’s account. He was reportedly questioned about every expense and restricted in his

financial independence

. Moreover, Aarti’s mother, who had produced some of his films, allegedly labeled them as losses despite their decent box office performance, further straining the relationship.Ravi reportedly stopped using WhatsApp several years ago due to constant scrutiny and questioning from Aarti regarding his private messages. This invasive behavior extended to his

social media

presence as well, with Aarti allegedly taking control of his accounts and managing them herself. Furthermore, the successful actor reportedly stated that he was not given proper respect by Aarti and her family, feeling as though he was treated worse than their household maids. This lack of personal freedom and respect, combined with the controlling nature of Aarti and her family, is believed to have significantly strained their relationship, ultimately leading to Ravi's decision to pursue a divorce.In a recent development, Jayam Ravi has taken steps to reclaim his independence by approaching

Meta

and successfully regaining control of his Instagram account, which had been managed by Aarti. Additionally, he has lodged a police complaint against her, seeking assistance in retrieving his personal belongings from their shared residence. These actions reflect Jayam Ravi’s efforts to take back control of his life and career as he navigates this difficult period and strives to move forward independently.