I was being stabbed in the back, now I’m glad it’s in chest: Ravi Mohan responds to Aarti’s allegations

Chennai: Tamil actor Ravi Mohan released a lengthy statement on Thursday, responding to recent allegations made by his estranged wife Aarti amid their ongoing divorce battle.

Aarti had earlier accused Ravi of being an absentee father, among other claims. In his latest social media post, Ravi categorically denied the accusations, calling them "fabricated claims" and accusing Aarti of manipulating their children and public sympathy for personal gain.

In a four-page note, Ravi wrote, "I have only decided in full knowledge and understanding of my past circumstances to leave my ex-wife in marriage and NOT MY KIDS. My children are my eternal pride and happiness and I will do all things better than the best for the two boys I live my life for..." He emphasised that his children remain central to his life and accused Aarti of dragging them into the public spotlight for sympathy.

The actor expressed frustration over what he described as years of emotional, financial, and social isolation during the marriage. "There is nothing more heartbreaking for a man who worked tirelessly to support only to feed insecurities purely out of affection, than being reduced to a provider, stripped of my voice, my dignity, my own earnings and finances..." he wrote, detailing how he was allegedly coerced into providing financial guarantees and was cut off from his own family.

Calling out what he sees as the root of his current financial difficulties, Ravi claimed, "Despite my choice to walk away peacefully, I had continued to pay for all the Babilities and expenses to the best of my possibilities ignoring outrageous demands in the guise of 'lifestyle' which is THE root cause of my financial misery right now." He added that recent events, including a car accident, led him to finally step away from all payments, questioning whether any of it truly benefitted his children.

In a sharp rebuke to Aarti, Ravi said, "Stop your game now. Go ahead with your attention seeking syndrome which made me drive from Prasad to Apollo on a day I was being extremely happy for myself. And more importantly, don't dare involve my kids in it ever again."

He also addressed allegations of abuse, saying he remained silent for years out of respect for the family and to avoid public drama. "As an adult and as a survivor of years of physical, mental, emotional and severe financial abuse (sad to add), I was also caged in isolation from even meeting my own parents..." he wrote.

Throughout the note, Ravi reaffirmed his commitment to his children and to the legal process. "Let me be clear, I categorically deny these fabricated claims. I will continue to stand in my truth, as I always have - with dignity, with resilience, and with faith in justice."

Ravi signed off his statement with a caption that read: "All these years I was being stabbed in the back, now I'm only glad that I'm being stabbed in the chest... First and Final One From My Desk! With Love, Ravi Mohan ‘Live and Let Live’ (sic)."