On January 17, Dhanush took to social media to announce that he and his wife Aishwaryaa have decided to part ways. Dhanush said they have decided to separate after 18 years of togetherness as friends, couple as parents and well-wishers to each other.” Dhanush also said, “Please do Respect our decision and give us the needed privacy to deal with this.” : Aishwaryaa is the elder daughter of Megastar Rajinikanth. She is a film director and playback singer. Aishwaryaa, too, put out the same statement on social media. Her caption read, “No caption needed. Only your understanding and your love necessary!” Dhanush and Aishwaryaa tied the knot on November 18, 2004. The couple are parents to two sons, Yatra and Linga. Yatra was born in 2006 and Linga in 2010. Watch the video to know more.