Actor Prabhu Deva’s divorce case in the Chennai Family court found a quick settlement, ending one of the film stars’ court battle soon. Without drawing a long bow or row, he has entered into a divorce settlement with his wife of 15 years Ramlath alias Latha. It is reported to be the costliest ever divorce in the Tamil film industry.
Prabhu Deva has agreed to give his estranged wife his bungalow in Anna Nagar, a seaside villa at Injambakkam on ECR, three flats, another property in Hyderabad, and two cars besides one time payment of 10 lakh in alimony. He would also bear their sons' educational and medical expenses. In return, Latha has agreed to relinquish all her rights and claims over the actor and his other properties and has agreed to withdraw all the cases she filed against him.
A joint affidavit, signed by the couple, and submitted in the I additional family court’s presiding officer Pandurangan, they said that all efforts taken by mediators and elders in their families failed to find a solution and they have agreed for divorce by mutual consent. The settlement, which will be formalised by a court decree after a period of six months, has brought to an end a rather complicated court battle involving film stars.
It all started when Latha filed a petition in the family court seeking restitution of conjugal rights with Prabhu Deva. She alleged that the actor-director had a relationship with another actress and that he was neglecting his family and did not provide even the minimum financial assistance to family members.
In a second petition, she wanted the court to restrain Prabhu Deva and actor Nayanthara from giving joint interviews to any magazine and to restrain them from formalising their marriage.
As per the terms of the settlement, Prabhu Deva agreed to give his wife the custody of their children, aged about eight and three, but ensured unfettered visiting rights. He shall be responsible for their education and medical expenses, and he has given his beach property at Injambakkam here to the children.
He also agreed to forego two cars — Toyota Innova and Mahindra Logan — to Latha and allowed her to retain their upmarket Anna Nagar house. She will also get two flats in Ranga Reddy district in Andhra Pradesh.
Noting that they had serious differences of opinion and misunderstanding, Prabhu Deva and Latha, in their joint petition, said it had become "very difficult, rather impossible for them to live together or to lead a normal life".
Disclosing that they were living separately for more than two years, they said Prabhu Deva had agreed to the divorce terms "out of his own will".
Prabhu Deva and Ramlath were married on September 8, 1995 and had three sons. One of their sons passed away due to cancer.
There are rumours that Prabhu Deva and Nayantara are likely to tie the knot soon.
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