Ravi Mohan-Aarti Ravi Divorce: Chennai Family Court Rejects INR 40 Lakh Maintenance Plea, Orders INR 3 Lakh Monthly – Report
According to latest reports in Ravi Mohan-Aarti Ravi divorce case, the Chennai Family Court on July 28, 2026, rejected Aarti Ravi's plea for INR 40 lakh monthly maintenance. The court has now ordered Ravi Mohan to pay INR 3 lakh per month. This follows the Madras High Court's June 9, 2026, dismissal of Ravi Mohan's extension plea.
The protracted divorce proceedings between popular South Indian actor Ravi Mohan, formerly known as Jayam Ravi, and his estranged wife, Aarti Ravi, have once again captured headlines following a significant development in the Madras High Court and a conclusive interim maintenance ruling. As of July 28, 2026, the legal battle continues to unfold, keeping the public and media keenly interested. Ravi Mohan Enjoys Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ in Theatre; Actor’s Fanboy Moment on Thalapathy’s Entry Scene Goes Viral (Watch Video).
Ravi Mohan-Aarti Ravi Divorce Case: High Court Rejects Extension on Maintenance Plea; Interim Order Issued
In a crucial ruling on June 9, 2026, the Madras High Court dismissed a petition filed by actor Ravi Mohan (known for films like Jayam, Daas, and Thani Oruvan) seeking an extension of the deadline for the Family Welfare Court to decide on interim maintenance. Justice Abdul Quddhose, presiding over the matter, rejected Ravi Mohan's request for additional time, reaffirming that the Family Welfare Court in Chennai must now adhere to its original directive to pass appropriate orders on Aarti Ravi's interim maintenance application within two weeks.
This ruling stemmed from Aarti Ravi's earlier plea before the Family Welfare Court, where she sought a substantial interim maintenance amount of INR 40 lakh per month for herself and their two sons, Aarav and Ayaan. She alleged that Ravi Mohan had failed to provide financial support, including expenses for their children's school fees, since April 2025. Dissatisfied with delays in her petition being heard, Aarti Ravi had initially approached the Madras High Court, which then directed the Family Welfare Court to expedite the matter.
Following the Madras High Court's mandate, the Chennai Family Court on July 28, 2026, delivered its interim verdict. The court rejected Aarti Ravi's request for INR 40 lakh per month as interim maintenance and instead directed Ravi Mohan to pay INR 3 lakh per month until the divorce proceedings are finalised. This order serves as an interim arrangement and does not determine the final financial settlement.
Keneeshaa Francis' Involvement and the Public Fallout
The ongoing matrimonial dispute has also been marked by the involvement of singer and spiritual therapist Keneeshaa Francis. Her public appearances with Ravi Mohan, which began around 2024, ignited widespread speculation and drew her into the highly publicised divorce drama.
Keneeshaa Francis publicly denied accusations of being a “homewrecker” in Ravi Mohan's marriage. In May 2026, reports indicated she decided to leave Chennai, citing intense cyberbullying, online harassment, and receiving threats. Ravi Mohan Withdraws Decision To Quit Acting Amid Divorce Drama, Says ‘I Won’t Betray My Fans Anymore’.
Actor Ravi Mohan himself addressed the controversy in an emotional press conference on May 16, 2026. He declared that he would take a break from acting until his divorce was finalised and cyberbullying ceased, stating he was not in the right mental space to continue working. He also expressed distress over Keneeshaa Francis being “driven away” by online negativity, wishing her a good life.
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