Dhanush calls love an ‘overrated emotion’ after divorce from Aishwarya Rajinikanth. Watch

At the trailer launch for his upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein, Dhanush was asked about his opinion on love. Here's how he responded.

Updated on: Nov 15, 2025, 12:04:29 IST

By Neeshita Nyayapati

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At the trailer launch of Aanand L Rai’s Hindi film Tere Ishk Mein in Mumbai, lead actors Dhanush and Kriti Sanon were asked about their opinion on love. While the two seemed hesitant to answer at first, Dhanush called love an ‘overrated emotion’ after his divorce from Aishwarya Rajinikanth last year. Here’s what he said.

Dhanush and Aishwarya Rajinikanth were married from 2004 to 2024.

Dhanush calls love an ‘overrated emotion’

At the event, Dhanush and Kriti were asked for their opinion on love. When Kriti pointed at Dhanush, he seemed hesitant to answer and later said, “I don’t know.” When someone joked that the actor was ‘too young’ to explain it, he responded, “I think it’s just another overrated emotion.” People at the event seemed surprised by that, responding with oohs and aahs. Kriti then joked that she doesn’t think his character in the film, Shankar, agrees with him. “I already said (I am) nothing like Shankar,” he replied.

Dhanush’s divorce from Aishwarya Rajinikanth

Dhanush married Aishwarya, Rajinikanth's elder daughter, on November 18, 2004. Their two sons, Yatra and Linga, were born in 2006 and 2010, respectively. After weeks of rumours, the couple confirmed on January 14, 2022, via a statement that they were separated. “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,” they wrote. They were granted a divorce on November 27, 2024.

Recent work

Dhanush kicked off this year by starring in Sekhar Kammula’s Telugu-Tamil bilingual Kuberaa with Rashmika Mandanna, Nagarjuna and Jim Sarbh as his co-stars. He recently directed, produced and starred in Idli Kadai, which also stars Nithya Menen and Arun Vijay. Tere Ishk Mein will be released in theatres on November 28. Dhanush also has a yet-to-be-titled film with Vignesh Raja, in addition to an Ilaiyaraaja biopic, lined up.

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Neeshita Nyayapati
Despite having a Master's degree in Journalism and over a decade of experience in print and digital media as a field reporter and sub-editor at organisations such as The Times of India and Reader's Digest, Neeshita Nyayapati remains a movie buff first and a Chief Content Producer second. She fell in love with movies in childhood and believes nothing matches the magic of watching a good film that moves you with a warm tub of popcorn in hand. Her love for writing about cinema follows that. Come Friday, you'll find her at her happy place, the movies, catching the latest rom-com or masala offering, for reviews or otherwise. As for the rest of the week, she's here reporting the juiciest news in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi or bringing out the best of celebs in interviews. While her niche is Telugu cinema, Neeshita likes to dabble in a little bit of everything to stay up to date. From film announcements to scandals and hard news angles, she has explored it all. A good book, a comforting cup of hot chocolate, puppy kisses and a stunning beach view are all she needs to unwind. Her passion for biking and travelling has taken her to various places across the country. She has found peace in everything from the frozen lakes of Gangtok to the coffee plantations of Coorg and the dense forests of Bandipur, to the monasteries of Darjeeling. But no matter where she goes, Neeshita loves coming across inspiring and moving stories.Read More

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