The entertainment world was jolted by another high-profile separation when Sangeetha filed for divorce in February 2026, a development that underscores how personal relationships among public figures can unravel under intense scrutiny. Malaika Arora remains part of this broader conversation about long-term celebrity splits, which have repeatedly surprised and saddened fans.
Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan: the end of an 18-year marriage
Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan announced their divorce in 2017 after 18 years of marriage. The couple share a son, Arhaan, and chose to continue co-parenting following the split. In subsequent years Arbaaz remarried in 2023 and the family welcomed a daughter in 2025.
Recent South Indian separations: Vijay, Dhanush and others
The latest filing by Sangeetha heightened public attention: she filed for divorce after twenty-seven years of marriage, alleging infidelity, and the actor has maintained a quiet stance as the legal matter proceeds. The industry reaction has been one of shock at the collapse of a long-standing union.
This development sits alongside several other notable South Indian separations documented over recent years:
- Dhanush and Aishwaryaa ended an eighteen-year marriage in November 2024, with a court granting a mutual divorce after a prolonged separation; they originally announced their split in early 2022 and have continued to prioritise their professional lives while supporting their sons together.
- GV Prakash and Saindhavi announced their split in May 2024 after being together for decades; they were schoolmates who dated for twelve years before marrying and described the decision as mutual, planning to remain friends.
- Jayam Ravi and Aarti announced their separation in September 2024 after fifteen years of marriage; legal proceedings extended into 2025 and both parties have focused on co-parenting.
- Yuva Rajkumar filed for divorce from Sridevi in June 2024 after a period of living separately; that five-year marriage collapsed amid public accusations and contentious legal exchanges, making it one of the more controversial cases in its regional industry.
- Samantha and Naga Chaitanya, who married in 2017 and split in 2021, have both moved on: Naga married Sobhita Dhulipala in December 2024 and Samantha married a filmmaker in December 2025.
- Prabhu Deva’s first marriage also remains widely discussed; married in 1995, that relationship began to fall apart around the time of a major personal loss in 2008.
Collectively, these cases illustrate recurring themes: extended relationships ending after long periods together, legal and personal complexities playing out in public, and a consistent focus by many former partners on co-parenting and professional continuity.
Why these divorces resonate — and what might come next
Fans invest emotionally in long-running celebrity relationships, and sudden filings or protracted legal disputes can generate intense public reaction. Recent developments show varied trajectories: some couples have secured mutual divorces and maintained dignity while co-parenting, while others remain embroiled in contested legal disputes. Industry insiders and audiences alike continue to monitor legal progress and personal choices as these stories evolve.
For now, the landscape remains fluid. The filing by Sangeetha has renewed wider attention on celebrity marriages that end after many years, including the divorce of Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan — a separation that remains a prominent reference point in public discussion about long-term splits in the entertainment world. Details in several ongoing cases may evolve as legal processes continue, and public reaction is likely to follow each new development closely.
