Is work life the reason behind Dhanush and Aishwaryaa's split?

South star Dhanush and his director wife and daughter of superstar Rajnikanth Aishwaryaa announced on Monday that they have decided to part ways and end their 18-year-long marriage.

The duo requested fans and friends to respect their decision, the couple also asked for privacy to deal with the personal matter. 

While the news came as a shock to fans, friends apparently saw this coming. It is speculated that the hectic work schedule, coupled with Dhanush and Aishwaryaa's individual life choices may have come in the way of the marriage. 

A report from a news portal stated, 

"Dhanush is a workaholic. Anyone who knows him can tell that he puts his work before anything else. There have been many instances when his work commitments - travelling between cities and outdoor film shoots - have taken a toll on his family life."

Meanwhile, a report also quotes friends of the couple stating that Dhanush and Aishwaryaa have been drifting apart in recent years due to their individual life choices. While the actor has been signing on multiple projects, which resulted in the couple hardly spending quality time together, Aishwaryaa, too, had begun to find solace in spirituality.

A report revealed that,

"There were issues in their marriage, so the announcement of them choosing to part ways hasn't really come as a surprise to those who know them well".

Under the condition of anonymity, another person revealed, 

"The lockdown has helped them review their state of marriage and their individual expectations from it. Aishwaryaa is very much into yoga, exercise, and has also developed a spiritual bent of mind. Staying married may no longer be a necessity or priority for her in this phase."

Over the years, Dhanush and Aishwaryaa had been plagued with rumours of an impending divorce, but the two managed to sail through. 

Back in December 2021, rumours about the couple hitting a rocky patch resurfaced after Aishwaryaa and Dhanush's sisters unfollowed each other on social media.