MUMBAI: Dhanush K Raja and Aishwaryaa Rajnikanth took to social media and issued an identical statement confirming their separation. While they chose to not delve into the reason behind their split, Dhanush and Aishwaryaa said they needed to take time to understand (them) as individuals for the better.

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The 'Maari' actor announced the same on Twitter. He wrote, "18 years of togetherness as friends, couple, as parents and well-wishers to each other. The journey has been of growth, understanding, adjusting, and adapting... Today we stand at a place where our paths separate... Aishwaryaa and I have decided to part ways as a couple and take time to understand us as individuals for the better.

Aishwaryaa also shared the statement on her Instagram and concluded it by adding, "Much love always to you all :) God speed. Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth." Alongside the post, she wrote, "No caption needed…only your understanding n your love necessary!"

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The news has shocked fans, especially since it comes just less than three months after Aishwaryaa had dedicated a post to Dhanush on Instagram. In October, Dhanush and Aishwayaa’s father Rajinikanth had come together to attend the prestigious National Awards ceremony in New Delhi. While Rajinikanth was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Dhanush had won the National Film Award in the Best Actor category for his performance in Asuran.

Dhanush got married to Aishwaryaa, superstar Rajinikanth's eldest daughter on 18 November 2004. They have two sons named Yatra and Linga, who were born in 2006 and 2010 respectively.

Dhanush worked in Aishwaryaa's directorial debut '3' and the song 'Kolaveri Di' from the film became an instant hit.

Credit: ETimes