Who is Aarti Mohan? Tamil actor Ravi Mohan’s estranged wife who said' never wake a sleeping lion' amid divorce proceedings

Tamil actor Ravi Mohan has been in the news after he held a press conference about his divorce case with his estranged wife, Aarti Ravi, on Saturday. The actor spoke about the difficult phase in his life, sharing how the past two years have been mentally painful.

During the media interaction in Chennai, Ravi Mohan said he wants to stay away from acting until his divorce case is complete. He also explained that constant online trolling and personal issues had deeply affected him and that he would return to films only after his life became peaceful again.

Who is Aarti Mohan?

Aarti Mohan is the wife of Tamil actor Ravi Mohan and has largely remained private. She came into the spotlight after marrying Ravi Mohan in 2009; the couple had a long-term relationship and two sons, including Aarav and Ayaan.

However, their marriage has been in the public eye after reports about their separation started brewing in 2024.

Since then, Aarti Mohan has been quite active on her social media handle, where she posts emotional updates about the challenges she faces during the ongoing marital dispute. She previously alleged that she endured emotional pressure silently for the sake of her children and accused Ravi of distancing himself from family responsibilities amid the separation.

Aarti Mohan reacts strongly after press conference

Shortly after Ravi Mohan held the press conference, Aarti Mohan reacted strongly, taking to her Instagram handle to write, “You never wake a sleeping lion. God help if she's a mamma lion. My dignified silence should never be mistaken for weakness or taken undue advantage of.”

She further added, "If needed, to protect my children and my dignity, I will step out of my comfort zone and face the world with the truth. Because truth always prevails."

The divorce proceedings between Ravi Mohan and Aarti Ravi are currently underway in family court, with reports stating that Aarti has sought Rs 40 lakh per month as alimony.


For the unversed, Ravi Mohan also revealed during the press conference that Keneeshaa Francis, who is also in the news due to her close association and rumored relationship with the Tamil actor, was deeply hurt because of the nonstop trolling happening online. According to him, the public judgment became so strong that she reportedly decided to leave Chennai and step away from her work for some time.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”