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Ravi Mohan Defends Relationship, Says 'Men Are the Biggest Victims' After Film Puja Backlash

His statement follows criticism of photos with Kenishaa Francis at the launch of his directorial debut.

Overview

  • In a social media note, Ravi Mohan wrote that he is rebuilding his life and urged critics to “keep your ugly thoughts to yourself,” asserting that “men are the biggest victims.”
  • A joint post with Yogi Babu and Ravi Mohan Studios from the puja for his film An Ordinary Man showed Ravi and Kenishaa Francis posing together wearing garlands.
  • Comments on the post accused the pair of normalising an extramarital relationship and questioned the timing of their appearance.
  • Trans activist and author Thanuja Singam replied to his post in support of Aarti Ravi, writing that “my sister Aarthi could have” made him happy.
  • Ravi and Aarti married in 2009 and share two sons; he announced their separation in September 2024 and later filed for divorce, with both sides trading allegations and the Madras High Court ordering removal of defamatory posts.