Ravi Mohan Maintenance Row: Aarti Moves Chennai Court

The legal dispute between actor Ravi Mohan and his estranged wife Aarti has escalated, with Aarti moving the Chennai courts over child maintenance. The couple, officially separated in September 2024, is now embroiled in a fresh legal battle centered on financial support for their children.

Aarti’s Maintenance Petition

According to reports, Aarti recently filed a petition in the Chennai Family Court alleging that Ravi Mohan has not provided any maintenance support for their children since April 2025. She stated that expenses related to the children’s upbringing—including school fees—have remained unpaid during this period.

Seeking a quicker resolution, Aarti later approached the Chennai High Court and requested directions to expedite the Family Court proceedings on her maintenance plea.

High Court Directs Expedited Hearing

After hearing the matter, the Chennai High Court issued instructions to the Chennai Family Court to take up Aarti’s interim maintenance petition and pass appropriate orders within two weeks.

The directive brings the ongoing legal dispute back into the spotlight. The Family Court is now expected to hear the matter on priority, with all eyes on the upcoming proceedings and the decision that will follow.

Ravi Mohan has not yet publicly responded to the latest petition. Further updates are expected once the Family Court takes up the case in accordance with the High Court’s directive.

Background on the Separation

Tamil actor Ravi Mohan (also known as Jayam Ravi) and his estranged wife Aarti Ravi officially separated on September 9, 2024, after 15 years of marriage.

The couple tied the knot in June 2009. Their separation was announced in a public press note issued by the actor. Since then, their divorce has been marked by ongoing legal proceedings, public statements detailing marital disputes, and disagreements over child access and alimony.